Pancreatic cancer fundraiser canceled amid Auraria protests [Video]

DENVER — The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) announced the cancellation of PurpleStride Colorado, their annual 5K walk/run fundraising event, due to ongoing protests at the Auraria Campus, where the event was supposed to be held Saturday.

Pro-Palestinian protests continued for a third consecutive day at Auraria’s Tivoli Quad. Following dozens of arrests on Friday afternoon, many returned for another day in the rain to gather and listen to speakers. According to the Auraria Campus, there were no engagements with police and no arrests Saturday.

The cancellation decision came one day before the event, with PanCAN Colorado citing safety and well-being as their top priority. 

Kara Saldeen, the missions chair for PanCAN Colorado, emphasized the year-long dedication behind the event, highlighting the remarkable achievement of raising over $317,000 this year, marking a record-breaking fundraising effort for the …