Wayzata Resident and Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Heads PurpleRide Twin Cities 2012

Saturday event aims to raise $350,000 for pancreatic cancer research and features an assortment of bike rides.

Almost 11 years ago, Wayzata resident Brenda Coleman was facing the dire diagnosis of pancreatic cancer—a cancer with a mere 6 percent survival rate. Today, beating the odds, she is alive and well, devoting her time and energy to the Twin Cities Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, the national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. This Saturday, Sept. 15, Coleman will heading up PurpleRide Twin Cities 2012, a biking fundraiser event through Elm Creek Regional Park in Maple Grove.  Registration begins at 8 a.m. and offers an eight-mile ride beginning at 10 a.m., a 25-mile ride beginning at 8:30 a.m. and an eight-mile optional scenic …

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