We Are Purple Hope.
We are five high school students from London, Ontario, united by loss, purpose, and the belief that no family should go through what ours did. When one of our own lost his aunt to pancreatic cancer, we knew we had to do something. Purple Hope is our answer.
Our Story
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest and most underfunded cancers in Canada. It took someone we loved. It has taken too many others. We refuse to stand by and do nothing.
As students in high school, we partnered with the Canadian Cancer Society to launch Purple Hope — a fundraising campaign dedicated to funding pancreatic cancer research. Every dollar raised goes directly to the Canadian Cancer Society's research programs.
We may be young, but we know that change starts somewhere. This is where ours starts.
88%
of pancreatic cancer patients do not survive past 5 years
#1
most lethal major cancer — the lowest survival rate of any common cancer
$1,000
our fundraising goal — every dollar goes directly to the Canadian Cancer Society
Meet The Team
Ajil
Campaign Coordinator
Aabel
Web Developer & Campaign Registrar
Zac
Digital Marketing & Social Media
Noel
Graphic Designer & Branding
Kevin
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Why Pancreatic Cancer?
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most devastating diagnoses a person can receive. Yet it remains one of the least talked about and least funded cancers in Canada. Here is why that needs to change.
11%
5-year survival rate — one of the lowest of any cancer
7,100+
Canadians diagnosed with pancreatic cancer every year
80%
of cases are diagnosed at a late stage when treatment is least effective
#4
leading cause of cancer death in Canada despite relatively lower incidence
The Detection Problem
The pancreas is located deep within the abdomen, making tumours nearly impossible to detect early. There is currently no standard screening test for pancreatic cancer. Most patients have no symptoms until the cancer has already spread, which is why so many cases are caught too late for surgery or curative treatment.
The Funding Gap
Despite being the fourth leading cause of cancer death in Canada, pancreatic cancer receives a disproportionately small share of cancer research funding compared to cancers like breast or prostate cancer. This means fewer clinical trials, fewer treatment breakthroughs, and fewer options for patients and their families.
How Your Donation Helps
Every dollar raised through Purple Hope goes directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, one of Canada's most trusted and transparent charitable organizations. Your donation funds research into earlier detection methods, new treatments, and improved care for patients and families affected by pancreatic cancer across Canada.
Ready to make a difference?
Your donation goes directly to the Canadian Cancer Society's pancreatic cancer research programs.
Our Goal
Every dollar we raise goes directly to the Canadian Cancer Society to fund pancreatic cancer research. Help us hit our goal.
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Raised So Far
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Donors
Ready to make a difference?
Your donation goes directly to the Canadian Cancer Society. No middlemen, no fees.
Get In Touch
Have a question about our campaign or want to get involved? We'd love to hear from you.
Contact Info
We are a group of five high school students from London, Ontario. Reach out to us anytime — we typically respond within 24 hours.
purplehope.ca@gmail.com