Mark Schlegel was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in April of 2015 and was under the care of Dr. Richard Frank, MD at the Norwalk Hospital’s Whittingham Cancer Center until his death from the disease on November 11, 2025. His 501(c)(3) organization called “Rallye For Pancreatic Cancer” continues to raise funds for Dr. Richard Frank’s Pancreatic Cancer Research Study. 100% of all the proceeds go directly to this Research Study. The purpose of this study is the development of a blood test for early detection of Pancreatic Cancer.
On Sunday September 20, 2026, we are hosting the 9th annual car show and memorial event. The event start time is at 10:00am until 3:00pm. We will have a “Rallye” of Classic Cars starting at Veteran’s Park through Norwalk and culminating at 148 East Avenue where the cars will be on display for the general public to view. Should the weather be poor, we will move the event to September 27th.
Our organization’s mission and the importance of this fund raiser is to bring awareness and to help fund an early detection blood test screening to diagnose Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic cancer is the only cancer where there is no early screening for detection.
- Diagnosis is usually made at Stage 3 or stage 4.
- It is the least funded of all cancers.
- Connecticut currently ranks first in pancreatic cancer incidence in the U.S.
We are soliciting support for this event. Please join us as a spectator, participant, donor and/or sponsor. All gifts made in support of Rallye for Pancreatic Cancer are tax-deductible as provided by law, and all participation forms are available for download from this web site. We would appreciate your support and thank you in advance for anything you can do to help make this event a success.
Email: pcresearch17@gmail.com