PanCAN PurpleStride Las Vegas brings together pancreatic cancer survivors, families, caregivers, researchers and supporters uniting people and calling attention to this deadly cancer that can silently spread before being detected awareness here in Las Vegas. An estimated 64,000 Americans will be diagnosed in 2023 with pancreatic cancer. That’s more than 175 people diagnosed every day.
Walkers and supporters can enjoy the “Event Village” with a tribute wall and family and friends photo area, snacks and the opening ceremony before setting off on the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer.
WHEN and WHERE:
Saturday, April 29 | Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. and event concludes at 10:30 a.m.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) ‘Valerie Pida Plaza’
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV. 89154
For more walk information and registration – https://secure.pancan.org/site/TR/PurpleStride/PurpleStride?fr_id=2562&pg=entry
WHY: As a cancer care provider, Optum Cancer supports the walk, showing patients and survivors around the country that Optum is united in the fight against this deadly cancer For more details, visit https://optum-cancer.com/.
About Optum Care Nevada
Optum Care Nevada is the state’s largest multispecialty medical group with over 450 local health care providers through Optum Care Specialty and Primary Care and Southwest Medical, plus access to a vast network of contracted primary and specialty care providers through the Optum Care Network of Nevada for Medicare Advantage patients. To us, success means the health and happiness of our patients. That’s how we’re helping to create a health care system that works better for everyone. For more information: OptumCare.com/Nevada.
