Man Walking From Cape Cod To Maine In Honor Of Wife Who Died From Pancreatic Cancer

By Paul Burton, CBS Boston

August 22, 2023

SANDWICH - With a broken yet resilient heart, Tim Duffy is determined to make an impact. "I think she would be very happy to know that I am doing something about it that others might have a better chance," Duffy said. And each step he takes reminds him of the true love of his life and the person behind his mission.

"My wife Kate. We would've been married 41 years today," he cried. Duffy lost his wife Kate to pancreatic cancer one year ago. Marking their 41st wedding anniversary he's hiking 155 miles from Cape Cod to Ogunquit, Maine in loving memory and to help raise awareness and funding for pancreatic cancer research. "It takes your life apart it really does. She was beautiful, smart, and loved to laugh," he said.

He left this morning from the beach where they met more than 40 years ago. As he walks, he thinks about the many loving memories they shared, the amazing support he's received from family, friends and even strangers who are supporting him along his journey. And of, course those who are currently battling pancreatic cancer.

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