Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation

Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer related deaths in the United States.

Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation is dedicated to providing personal support to those affected by Pancreatic Cancer through tailored resources, connections and education, and funding for early detection research. Over 43,000 Americans are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year and sadly, only 4% will survive five years. Yet in 2010, the National Cancer Institute allocated only 2% of its funding to pancreatic cancer research.

Starting the new year on a hopeful note ✨Pancreatic cancer’s 5-year survival rate has stayed steady at 13%, showing prog...
01/02/2026

Starting the new year on a hopeful note ✨

Pancreatic cancer’s 5-year survival rate has stayed steady at 13%, showing progress—but we’re determined to raise that number. Support Rolfe’s early detection research and help make life-saving breakthroughs possible.

Join us in making progress.
💜 https://ow.ly/6PGr50XNpyC

Happy New Year from Rolfe Foundation! 🎉✨As we step into 2026, we’re filled with deep gratitude for every supporter who s...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Rolfe Foundation! 🎉✨

As we step into 2026, we’re filled with deep gratitude for every supporter who stood with us throughout 2025. Your generosity, compassion, and belief in our mission continue to drive meaningful progress in pancreatic cancer research. We’ve made a real impact—and together, we move forward with renewed hope, strength, and determination for the year ahead.

Together, we are 💜

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we’ve reached our 2025 year-end goal! 💜 Every gift given represent...
12/31/2025

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we’ve reached our 2025 year-end goal! 💜 Every gift given represents hope for families facing and real progress toward and better outcomes.

As the year comes to a close, we’re still welcoming donations. Additional gifts allow us to build on this momentum—expanding our impact, strengthening vital programs, and ensuring we enter the new year ready to continue this lifesaving work.

🎉 We’re still accepting donations—help us build on this momentum: https://ow.ly/laKR50XNp4R

No Family Should Navigate Pancreatic Cancer AloneRolfe provides free, one-on-one guidance to patients and caregivers — o...
12/26/2025

No Family Should Navigate Pancreatic Cancer Alone

Rolfe provides free, one-on-one guidance to patients and caregivers — offering clarity, compassion, and trusted support when it’s needed most.

Your year-end gift ensures families receive:
💜 Personalized guidance
💜 Trusted education
💜 Continued investment in early detection

As the year comes to a close, your generosity helps families enter 2026 with strength and support.

✨ Double your impact before year-end: https://ow.ly/OflS50XLKXm

Happy Holidays! 💜 As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the hope, courage, and generosity of our incredible comm...
12/24/2025

Happy Holidays! 💜 As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the hope, courage, and generosity of our incredible community. Your support has touched lives, advanced research, and brought comfort to patients and families. Here’s to a brighter, purple-filled 2026—together. 🎄✨

The holidays can feel heavy, especially when you or a loved one is facing pancreatic cancer. 💜 You’re not alone. Rolfe i...
12/22/2025

The holidays can feel heavy, especially when you or a loved one is facing pancreatic cancer. 💜 You’re not alone. Rolfe is here with support, guidance, and a caring hand whenever you need it most—because no one should face this journey alone.

👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/C44050XL9tI

Get ready for our first-ever Carnival for a Cause! A family-friendly afternoon packed with laughs, games, and community ...
12/20/2025

Get ready for our first-ever Carnival for a Cause! A family-friendly afternoon packed with laughs, games, and community spirit—all in support of lifesaving research! 🎡

Bounce through inflatable obstacle courses, play free carnival games, grab some tasty treats, dance to a live DJ, check out the auction, and discover even more surprises along the way.

You won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind celebration—save the date!

📅 Sunday, March 8, 2026
⏰ 2:30–5:30 PM
📍 Bernard Weinger JCC | Northbrook
🎟️ Tickets available early January

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Pancreatic cancer typically starts in the exocrine cells, which help break down food. However, there's a less common for...
12/19/2025

Pancreatic cancer typically starts in the exocrine cells, which help break down food. However, there's a less common form that begins in the endocrine cells, which produce hormones. It's crucial to ask your doctor about the type of pancreatic cancer you have and discuss the available treatment options.

To learn more about these cancers, visit: https://ow.ly/ptsV50XGzx8

Your generosity is already creating real momentum this Giving Season—supporting families today and driving discoveries t...
12/19/2025

Your generosity is already creating real momentum this Giving Season—supporting families today and driving discoveries that shape tomorrow.

One powerful example: research Rolfe helped fund contributed to CancerGuard™, a breakthrough multi-cancer blood test that’s pushing early detection forward.

✨ $2.15B acquisition by Exact Sciences
✨ Detects signals from 50+ cancers
✨ 68% sensitivity across several of the deadliest cancers

This is what your impact looks like—early ideas becoming real possibilities for families facing pancreatic cancer.

Thanks to The Goldberg Family’s “Matching for a Cure” campaign, our community’s generosity went even further, with donations matched up to $30K.

👉 Help keep the momentum going: https://ow.ly/TnLw50XLa3q

“The funds from Rolfe are incredibly helpful because they let us take this information that we’re building for other pur...
12/17/2025

“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.” 🪡🔬

Dr. Alex Muir’s team at UChicago Medicine is advancing pancreatic cancer detection by studying biomarkers in lymphatic and interstitial fluid—a promising, less-invasive pathway for earlier diagnosis. Research like this shows why Rolfe seed grants are critical for breakthroughs, and your support makes progress like this possible. 💜

✨ Read the full story: https://ow.ly/S85p50XKBIy

✨ YPB is actively welcoming new members for 2026.If you’ve been looking for a fun, meaningful way to get involved — this...
12/16/2025

✨ YPB is actively welcoming new members for 2026.

If you’ve been looking for a fun, meaningful way to get involved — this is your moment. 💜
Rolfe’s Young Professionals Board brings together passionate young adults to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer and build a supportive, connected community.

Whether it’s March Mania, trivia, or yoga in the park, YPB brings people together to build community and push early detection forward.

💜 If you’re ready to make an impact and make new friends, we’d love to welcome you.

👉 To learn more on how to get involved, DM or email us at info@rolfefoundation.org

12/15/2025

Inspired by our Wellness Wednesday series with nutrition expert Chris Rosandich, MS, here’s a quick reminder that small, anti-inflammatory habits can make a meaningful difference.

Try one simple action today:
🚶‍♀️ Take a 10–15 min walk to boost circulation
💧 Drink an extra glass of water to support digestion
🍓 Swap a sugary snack for fruit or nuts to steady your energy
😮‍💨 Use 4-7-8 breathing to calm your nervous system
🥬 Add a handful of greens for a natural anti-inflammatory boost

Tiny habits → better energy, clearer mind, stronger wellbeing.

Catch past Wellness Wednesday sessions here: https://ow.ly/2JRw50XGzKQ

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Pancreatic cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer related deaths in the United States. Over 43,000 Americans are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year and sadly, only 4% will survive five years. Yet in 2010, the National Cancer Institute allocated only 2% of its funding to pancreatic cancer research.