thank you to all who attended the
Sixteenth Annual Ron’s Run for the Roses

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 16th Annual Ron’s Run for the Roses and helped make it a truly spectacular day!

We are especially grateful to our presenting sponsors, New Country Mercedes-Benz and PeoplesBank, for their incredible support. A special thank you as well to our Master of Ceremonies, Joe Furey, and our Honorary Chairs, Louanne Alibrio and Rosanne Bengough, for lending their time and voices to this important cause.

To our dedicated staff, generous sponsors, loyal donors, tireless volunteers, committed board members, and fantastic vendors — thank you. Your contributions of time, talent, and support mean the world to us.

Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised nearly $230,000 — and donations are still coming in! There’s still time to help us reach our $250,000 goal. our unlisted elite auction is open through May 29th, featuring tickets to jimmy kimmel live! and an exclusive golf package! Donations for the event will be accepted through May 31.

Click the links to join us in the fight against pancreatic cancer — together, we are making a real difference.

Saturday, May 5, 2024

event recap

Ron’s Run for the Roses was a smashing success, raising more than $250,000 toward our fight against pancreatic cancer. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this event!

past honorary chairs

2024 Mike Mahoney
2023 Kevin and Mary Froeb
2022 Dr. Andrew Salner
2021 Dennis House
2020 James Naughton
2019 Dr. James Farrell

the kentucky derby

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.

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the green carpet

The 15th Annual Ron's Run for the Roses fundraiser brought together a vibrant crowd for an unforgettable day of philanthropy, elegance, and community spirit. Held at the Farmington Polo Club in Farmington, Connecticut on Saturday, May 4, 2024, the event celebrated a milestone year with an atmosphere brimming with excitement, featuring classic derby-inspired fashion, gourmet cuisine, and thrilling horse racing-themed entertainment.

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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 >