Paddle for PanCAN 2026

Paddle for PanCAN 5K – Join the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer!

🚣 7th Annual Paddle for PanCAN

Kayak & Paddleboard 5K Fundraiser📍 Suck Creek Boat Launch → Williams Island and Back📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EST)

Join us for the 7th Annual Paddle for PanCAN, a unique and meaningful 5K on the water benefiting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Whether you're a seasoned paddler or just love a day on the river, this event is for you!

We'll launch from Suck Creek Boat Launch and paddle 1.5 miles upriver toward scenic Williams Island, then return for a fun and inspiring finish. This out-and-back 5K is not just about the paddle—it’s about making waves in the fight against one of the deadliest cancers.

🎟️ Registration

$40 per participant – 100% of your entry fee goes directly to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
Register by August 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM to guarantee your event t-shirt and qualify for exciting raffle prizes!
Missed the deadline? No worries—we’ll do our best to get you a shirt if extras are available.

🟣 New This Year: Team Fundraising Challenge!

Rally your crew and paddle for a cause!
Start or join a team and raise funds together. The top 3 fundraising teams will get their team names featured on the back of the official race t-shirt!

Donate to your team here:
🔗 https://gofund.me/03bb2043
(Just add your team name in the donation comment!)

🍔 Post-Race Lunch

Stick around after the race and join us for a well-earned meal at River Drifters—a tradition that brings us all together.

💜 Why Paddle for PanCAN?

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive forms of cancer:

• 90% of patients don’t survive five years after diagnosis
• It's the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.
• It’s on track to become the second

More than 57,600 Americans will be diagnosed this year—that’s over 150 families receiving devastating news every day.

Over the past six years, Paddle for PanCAN has raised $46,000+ in support of life-saving research and support services. Let’s push even farther this year.

If you can’t attend but want to contribute, please consider making a donation:
🔗 https://gofund.me/03bb2043

💪 Let’s Paddle for a Purpose

Whether you're honoring a loved one, supporting a friend, or simply joining a community that cares—your presence matters. Together, we can turn the tide on pancreatic cancer.

Let’s make waves for change.

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