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The Ron Foley Foundation was founded in memory of Ron Foley who lost his fight with pancreatic cancer in October 2005. Dedicated to promoting early detection and ultimately, finding a cure through research, the Ron Foley Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. We sponsor fundraising and annual events to build awareness and raise funds for patient assistance, education, and research.

RON EDWARDS FOLEY

october 10, 1945 -
october 7, 2005

A FOUNDATION IS BORN

Inspiration for the first fundraising event — a Kentucky Derby party in 2009 — came when those closest to Ron felt they could harness the generosity of his spirit to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. The day's contributions were donated to the National Pancreas Foundation in Ron's memory, and a tradition was born.
Encouraged by the success of that initial Derby Day gathering, and with the support of family, friends and dedicated volunteers, Ron's widow, Barbara Foley, formed the Ron Foley Foundation. Today, this 501(c)3 charitable organization sponsors a series of annual events to build awareness and raise funds for research, education, and patient assistance.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Timothy K. Backus
Kevin Froeb
Christopher G. Gent
Jennifer Loughran
Chris Quimby
Carolyn Schnog, Esq.
Peter Yu, M.D.

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

CHAIR
KEVIN M. DOWD, ESQ.

VICE-CHAIR AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY
CAROLYN MCKENNA, ESQ.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY
TIMOTHY FLOYD, ESQ.

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
Barbara Foley

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Founder and President
Barbara Foley

Executive Director
Nancy Woodward

Finance & Database Manager
Judie Goldenthal

Marketing Manager
Kate Hinman

Ron's Rescue MANAGEr
Cathy Lou King

Administrative Assistant
Lauren Siembab

MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD

Chairperson
Andrew Salner, M.D.

Susan Albano
Niamh Carroll, M.D.
Jessica Clement, M.D.
James  Farrell, M.D.
Richard Frank, M.D.
Michael Golioto, M.D.
Amy Hofmann, Ph.D.
Jennifer Loughran
Anne Massucco, M.D.

take action to help us fight pancreatic cancer

  • Volunteers allow us to accomplish more for less. Whatever your skill set, we could use your help! LEARN MORE >

  • Your generous gift will help us raise awareness, fund medical research, and assist patients in need. LEARN MORE >

  • Walk or run with Team RFF in our charity 5K during the Eversource Hartford Marathon. LEARN MORE >