“Everyone on the Young Professionals Board (YPB) has that fire to raise awareness for Pancreatic Cancer because we’ve all been impacted by it.”
“My dad never wanted to make his battle with pancreatic cancer about himself. He believed in the power of sharing stories, and was all about helping others. Giving back is our family’s way to honor him and keep his legacy alive.”
“The funds from Rolfe are incredibly helpful because they let us take this information that we’re building for other purposes and be able to apply it to early detection research.”
“The ultimate reason why I joined Rolfe, besides their mission and the patient care support that they offer, is the people. I wish that no one experienced pancreatic cancer, but that’s not the reality, and the only good that has come of this is that we’ve all found each other.”
“Rolfe Foundation is our extended family, filled with people willing to do anything to help us, from connecting us with doctors to finding others who had similar experiences. Rolfe makes us feel like we are not alone. We believe in hope. We believe in Rolfe.”


The Progress Forward Gala brings us together on World Pancreatic Cancer Day as one connected community of families, researchers, advocates, and friends, united by hope and a shared belief in progress.
Join us as we celebrate how far we’ve come and the future we’re building together. We’ll honor those we’ve lost, stand with those still fighting, and look ahead to a future defined by earlier detection, better treatment, and lasting impact.
This is a night of connection and celebration, a chance to reflect on real progress made possible by this community, and to recommit to the work still ahead.
Last year, we introduced the “Wall of Inspiration,” a display of heartfelt photos and messages honoring loved ones and the people who continue to inspire hope. Your submissions brought warmth, meaning, and connection to the evening, creating a powerful reminder of why we come together.
This year, we’re continuing the tradition. Send us a photo and a short note about who inspires you or who you’d like to honor, and we’ll feature it on the Wall of Inspiration at this year’s gala.
To submit, please email us at info@rolfefoundation.org or fill out the form.

Purple is the color of pancreatic cancer awareness, and this year, we’re asking our community to wear it with pride. Slip a touch of purple into your look, whether it’s a blazer, tie, dress, or just a simple accent. Help us paint the room in solidarity, hope, and remembrance.
Every shade of purple in the room is a visible reminder of why we’re here and who we’re honoring. Let’s fill the night with color and show up together, unmistakably united.


