It's PurpleStride time again, Team Rosette!

On April 26, Team Rosette will assemble for the 3rd time to walk in honor of Rob Rosette - to celebrate his legacy, and to raise money to fund vital pancreatic cancer research.  Please plan to join the team and walk with us!

Rob passed away 2.5 years ago and it's still shocking to me.  I remember when Rob was diagnosed in early 2022, he was fierce and optimistic. He continued to work through chemo, he rallied the team, and planned for our clients' imminent success.  It was a remarkable attitude and a testament to Rob's strength. 

Despite his positivity and grit, he and his family suffered as he deteriorated.  We lost Rob much faster than we anticipated in September 2022. 

Rob fought his cancer diagnosis like he fought for Indian country: relentlessly, doggedly, and aggressively.  PurpleStride is an opportunity for us to bring that same attitude to the fight against pancreatic cancer.  Team Rosette is reassembling to help PanCAN battle this pernicious disease – and that includes you!

Did you know the 5-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is still only 13%?  PanCAN is excited about raising that number up from 6%, but there is still SO FAR to go.  PanCAN's mission is to raise the survival rate, fund research to create new and better treatment options, and provide direct patient support.  PurpleStride is its biggest fundraising event of the year and we need your help to get us to our goal this year!

We remember the impact Rob had on all of us and his ceaseless commitment to empowerment, economic development and innovation, tribal sovereignty and self-determination.  In all things, he waged hope.  He’s no longer here to do that himself, so we take up that mantle on his behalf.

Here’s how you can help:

1.     Join our team and plan to walk with us – in Sacramento if you’re local, or in spirit from your hometown.  Registration is free. 

2.     Donate to Team Rosette to help us hit our fundraising goal.

3.     Join Team Rosette and set your own fundraising goal to increase our impact.

We’ll see you on Saturday, April 26, 2025! ​