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Purple Ribbon Partners

Join Our Monthly Donor Community

The Hirshberg Foundation’s Purple Ribbon Partners provides the steady monthly support that fuels innovative research, sustains momentum, and helps turn promising science into lifesaving progress. The purple ribbon is a beacon of hope that represents every patient, survivor, family, and loved one. As a Purple Ribbon Partner, your sustained commitment carries that hope forward, turning hope into action and making new advances possible at every turn. Together, our Purple Ribbon Partners ensure that research never pauses as scientists pursue earlier detection, better treatment, and ultimately, a cure.

Become a Monthly Donor

Join our community of Purple Ribbon Partners dedicated to funding breakthroughs, accelerating pancreatic cancer research, and sustaining hope for patients and families.

Jenny, a Purple Ribbon Partner monthly donor

“Becoming a monthly donor gives me hope because I know these consistent gifts help fund research and provide resources for patients and caregivers. Every month feels like another way to honor my grandfather’s legacy.”
– Jenny, Monthly Donor

What is Monthly Giving?

Monthly giving is one of the most effective ways to consistently support the fight against pancreatic cancer. Recurring gifts of any size provide the Hirshberg Foundation with steady support. As a Purple Ribbon Partner, you have the power to ensure life-saving research and patient support programs continue to gain momentum and make a difference.

Why Monthly Giving Matters

Every gift to the Hirshberg Foundation moves our mission forward. One-time donations help spark new ideas, respond to urgent needs, and accelerate important breakthroughs. However, monthly giving provides reliable support to sustain research, clinical trials, patient education, and survivorship programs throughout the year.

Why Join?

When funding stalls and uncertainty threatens progress, our Purple Ribbon Partners ensure hope never pauses.

Purple Ribbon Partner Benefits:

  • Annual impact reports and exclusive program updates
  • Invitations to educational opportunities and select events
  • Stories from researchers, survivors, and families
  • The satisfaction of helping advance progress every month
Dustin, a Purple Ribbon Partner monthly donor

“Knowing we’re continuously supporting a cause that’s important to our family, without having to remember to make a gift each month, is a great feeling.”
– Dustin, Monthly Donor

The Power of Your Commitment

As a Purple Ribbon Partner, you are part of a movement that is transforming lives. Your recurring gift helps sustain and grow programs that provide:

Innovative Research & Breakthroughs

Funding for cutting-edge studies through our Seed Grant Program, which propels scientific discoveries toward new treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

Comprehensive Patient Support

Resources, guidance, and direct assistance for patients and families navigating a pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

Raise Awareness

Expanding outreach to educate the public, empower patients, and improve outcomes.

Even a modest monthly donation has the power to create lasting change. Together, we can rewrite the future of pancreatic cancer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does monthly giving work?
Monthly donors commit to making an automatic, recurring donation via credit card or ACH bank transfer. Your contribution is processed securely each month, making giving effortless.
Why is monthly giving important?
Recurring gifts provide the Foundation with a predictable and steady source of funding. This allows us to invest in long-term research, expand patient services, and plan ahead with confidence.
How does my donation make an impact?
Every monthly gift, no matter the size, adds up to significant progress. Your ongoing support helps accelerate research, improve patient care and support after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
How do I sign up?
Joining is quick and easy. You can sign up online in minutes or call us to set up your recurring gift.
Can I adjust or cancel my monthly gift?
Yes! We understand circumstances change. You can modify, pause, or cancel your monthly gift at any time.
Is my monthly donation tax-deductible?
Yes, your contributions are fully tax-deductible, and you will receive an annual statement for your records.
What are my other options for planned giving?
Other opportunities include bequests in your will, gifts of stock, Qualified Charitable Distributions through retirement account, and brokerage beneficiary designations. These gifts ensure your legacy continues to fund research and patient programs for years to come. Learn more today!
What are my other options for planned giving?
Other opportunities include bequests in your will, gifts of stock, Qualified Charitable Distributions through retirement account, and brokerage beneficiary designations. These gifts ensure your legacy continues to fund research and patient programs for years to come. Learn more today!

Already a Monthly Donor?

Your dedication is helping to change lives, and we would love to hear from you. Your generosity fuels progress, and by sharing your journey as a supporter and donor, you will inspire others to join this mission. Email us for a chance to be featured on our website.

If you have questions about starting or updating a monthly donation or if you’d like to explore additional ways to give, contact us.

Contact
Sarah Banks, Director of Development
sbanks@pancreatic.org
(310) 473-5121
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  • Give in Tribute
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    • Search for Tribute Fund
  • Ways to Donate
    • Purple Ribbon Partners
    • Donor-Advised Funds
    • Planned Giving
    • Matching Gifts
    • Car Program
  • Fundraise
    • Purple Ribbon Fundraisers
    • Create a Tribute Page
    • Social Media
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    • Make Custom Shirts
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