Updated Post, July 10, 2026 / Naperville Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk is set to put on its 17th annual event on Sun., July 12, at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion. Under the leadership of Jen Tedrow, this year’s goal is to raise $125,000.
With fond memories of the first 16 Naperville Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research Walks, folks are looking at a favorable forecast for this Sunday’s walk. Typically, the walk along the Naperville Riverwalk is over by noon.
- 8:30 AM Event Village Opens
- 9:30 AM Ceremony Begins
- 10:00 AM Walking Starts
Riverwalk Grand Pavilion is located at 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court, Naperville, IL 60540. That’s just west of Centennial Beach.
- Standard course is 1.5 or 2.25 miles
- Course is wheelchair and stroller accessible
- Dogs are permitted but must be leashed at all times
To register in advance, visit hope.lustgarten.org/event/naperville/home. Walk-ins are welcome. Simply sign up between 8:30AM and 9:30AM at the Grand Pavilion.
All pre-registration and pledges are appreciated. Thank you very much from the Naperville leadership team.
Previously updated, June 1, 2026.
Original Post, July 13, 2025 / Naperville Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk put on its 16th annual event on Sun., July 13, at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion. Under the leadership of Jen Tedrow, the 2025 goal was to raise $100,000.
The Walk Village opened at 8:30AM with a 10AM walk start from the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, located at 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court.
When participants began arriving, the tally for fundraising already had topped $101,500.
Inspired by hope, roughly 500 individuals, all ages, and well-behaved dogs participated in the “Community United in the Vision to Transform Pancreatic Cancer into a Curable Disease.” Clad mostly in purple “Lustgarten Foundation” shirts, participants had the option of a 1.5 mile walk or 5K walk.
As these photos were being published in no particular order, $104,601 had been raised according to hope.lustgarten.org/event/naperville/home. Donations always are welcome. Organizers, past and present, provided a big thanks for all the team efforts and and individuals who supported this important fundraiser.
To learn more about the Lustgarten Foundation, visit lustgarten.org/leadership/.
2025 Community Partners & Sponsors
2025 community partners included Pinot’s Palette, Texas Roadhouse, Naper A’s Model A Ford Club, Casey’s Foods, Trader Joe’s, Ulta, Bach to Rock, Raising Cane’s, Avocado Theory as well as Advance Performance Pain & Wellness Center.
Sponsors included State Farm – John Wright, Agent; Pinot’s Palette; Casey’s Foods; Rick Ferris Photography; Ulta Beauty; O’Hara Wealth Advisors – Ameriprise; and Trader Joe’s.
RELATED POSTS / For links to other years featuring PN stories and photos about the Naperville Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk, click here.
