2. But There is Hope and Progress…..
Pancreatic Cancer — What We Know Today
Pancreatic cancer is on the rise
More than 56,700 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019 —this is a 2% increase over last year’s diagnoses
Deaths caused by pancreatic cancer surpassed breast cancer a few years ago, and it remains on track to overtake colorectal cancer to move to the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. around 2020
But There is Hope and Progress…..
Sources: American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures report estimates; Pancreatic Cancer Action Network News

3. Pancreatic Cancer — What We Know Today
Hope and Progress
New statistics show that after increasing from 6 to 9% between 2014 and 2017, the five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer remains at 9% this year
Unprecedented progress taking place in laboratories and clinics to extend and improve the lives of patients facing the disease today and in the future
Sources: American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures report estimates; Pancreatic Cancer Action Network News

4. Pancreatic Cancer — What We Know Today
Clinical trials have helped clarify the best approaches to treat patients before and after surgery
Growing evidence that precision medicine can be beneficial to patients outcomes
Improvements in researchers and clinicians ability to identify, measure and manage risk. More efforts to devise effective early detection strategies
Sources: American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures report estimates; Pancreatic Cancer Action Network News

5. Our Mission
Fund medical research leading to improved diagnosis, more effective treatment and a cure for pancreatic cancer
Promote public awareness of pancreatic cancer through education
Reduce human suffering caused by pancreatic cancer by giving direct financial aid to pancreatic cancer patients

6. Who We Are
Connecticut 501(c)(3) non-profit since 2010 named in memory of Ron Foley, a West Hartford resident and Travelers executive, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2005
Foundation officers and board members are leaders from diverse industries, and includes a pancreatic cancer survivor

7. Who We Are
Medical Advisory Board consists of medical practitioners, healthcare consultants, researchers and professors
Office in West Hartford Center with three part-time employees and a very active volunteer team

8. What We Do
Sponsor a series of annual events to build awareness and raise funds for pancreatic cancer medical research, education and patient assistance
Best known for our major fundraiser “Ron’s Run for the Roses,” Connecticut’s premiere Kentucky Derby day event
Voted the “Best Charity Event” by readers of Hartford Magazine in 2017 and 2018 and “Best Charity Gala” of 2018 for “Best of West Hartford” presented by WHMedia

9. Who We Support Medical Research & Education Granted more than $650,000
Carole & Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at UConn Health
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Hartford Hospital
National Pancreas Foundation
Western Connecticut Health Network
Yale Cancer Center
** Grants as of 12/31/18

10. Who We Support Public Awareness and Education
Granted $50,000 to the National Pancreas Foundation for its educational symposium
Sponsored multiple pancreatic cancer health education seminars for the general public in the Greater Hartford area and three Physician’s Education Symposia with Hartford HealthCare
Sponsored two pancreatic cancer panel discussions with Western Connecticut Health Network in Danbury and Westport

11. Who We Support Public Awareness and Education
In 2017, sponsored lecture by guest expert in the field of immunology for medical professionals and medical students at UConn Health
In 2018, a major sponsor of the first pancreatic cancer medical symposium conducted by Yale Cancer Center

12. Who We Support Direct Patient Aid
Since 2012, the Ron’s Rescue Fund has provided financial aid to patients fighting pancreatic cancer to help alleviate financial burdens
We have raised more than $236,000 and granted more than $183,000 to patients across New England, New Jersey and New York
** Data as of 12/31/18

13. Other Ways We Sponsor and Support
World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Member
Ron Foley Day at the Yard Goats
Eversource Hartford Marathon
November Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
World Pancreatic Cancer Day
Candlelight Vigil
Rock Away Pancreatic Cancer at New Country Motor Cars

14. Who Supports Us New Country Motor Cars Group of Hartford
Ron’s Run for the Roses
Presenting Sponsor for six years
Host Sponsor Rock Away Pancreatic Cancer

15. Who Supports Us “Ron’s Run for the Roses” major corporate sponsors

16. How You Can Help and Be Involved
Sponsorship Opportunities
Auction Item Donations
Volunteer Opportunities
Spread the Word
Attend the Event

17. For More Information
Office: Farmington Avenue Suite 108A West Hartford, CT 06107
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