Mall of America^® will illuminate purple for

Pancreatic Cancer Action Networks PurpleLight Ceremony

WHAT: Mall of America^® will illuminate purple on Sunday, Oct. 26 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Networks PurpleLight ceremony. More than 500 people will gather in the Rotunda where all lights will be turned off allowing a purple glow to radiate throughout the space in memory and in honor of those who have fought and lost the battle to or are currently battling pancreatic cancer. The ceremony will commence National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in November.

The event will begin with a welcome from Mayo Clinic MD, Katrina Pedersen, who will share how she personally has been affected by pancreatic cancer and provide the latest on research being done for the deadly disease.

Following Pedersen, a name reading will begin where survivors, families and friends in attendance will be asked to stand and illuminate their purple glow stick at the time their or their loved ones name is read.

Pancreatic cancer has the lowest five-year survival rate of all major cancers at just six percent. This year, more than 46,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States and more than 39,500 will die from the disease. There are no early detection methods and few effective treatment options exist.

Those interested in participating are encouraged to register for the event at www.purplelight.org. For more information, visit www.mallofamerica.com/events.

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014

7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mall of America Rotunda

About Mall of America

Mall of America (MOA) is the nations largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.87 million square feet, MOA is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe, the nations largest indoor family theme park; EMS Entertainment Exhibit Center; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America, a 14-screen movie theater with digital projection including 4K, digital sound and 3D capabilities; Radisson Blu Mall of America, a 500-room hotel connected by skyway to Mall of America The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Mall is currently undergoing a $325 million expansion project on all three levels on the north side. The expansion will include a 342-room JW Marriott hotel, office tower, high-end retailers, new dining options, a tourist welcome center and large event space. Follow Mall of America on Facebook and Twitter or visit our blog.