“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.”
Each year, more than 64,000 Americans are diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer,1 and less than 11% of those diagnosed will survive more than 5 years.2 These people are not just numbers to us. They’re our mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, friends, and neighbors who were taken away from us by this deadly disease. For us, Pancreatic Cancer is personal.
Comprehensive Strategy. Hands-On Approach.
Funding Research: We understand that the best chance of saving lives is through early detection. Rolfe funds research to improve outcomes in early detection and treatment options.
Personalizing Support: Understanding the unique needs of our families is a cornerstone of our approach. We’re on the front line, calling doctors and hospitals to expedite the referral processes.
Raising Awareness: Pancreatic Cancer is often found too late. Rolfe Foundation raises awareness of risk factors and symptoms through education and outreach.
Creating Community: At Rolfe, we bring people together in a special way, helping individuals and families find others on similar journeys. These connections offer hope and make everyone feel a little less alone.
Our hands-on approach ensures no one has to face Pancreatic Cancer alone.
We provide personal, tailored support to patients, survivors, and loved ones in crisis. We understand their experiences, so we can connect them with the medical experts and personalized resources that best fit their unique situations.
1 https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/pancreas.html
2 https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/pancreatic-cancer/statistics#:~:text=The%205%2Dyear%20relative%20survival%20rate%20for%20pancreatic%20cancer%20in,well%20the%20treatment%20plan%20works.