RonsRun

Ron Foley died of pancreatic cancer on October 7, 2005 shortly after his retirement from The Travelers where he served for many years as a member of senior management. In addition to being a respected business leader, Ron was a constant source of strength for everyone in his extended family and, with his youthful heart, was truly the "pied piper" for all of his many friends. Inspiration for the first event was provided by family and friends who believed they could harness generosity in Ron's memory and keep his spirit alive while raising funds for pancreatic cancer research. The idea quickly attracted enthusiastic support from numerous Hartford, Connecticut area residents and many out of town guests. Those who attended the event proved that not all of the best Derby Day parties are in Kentucky. Coinciding with the live telecast of the Kentucky Derby, the event was held on May 1st with approximately 200 guests in attendance.