Yes, there is pancreatic cancer awareness jewelry that gives back, and it's one of the most personal pieces I've ever made. My Halo of Hope Ring for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness donates 10% of every purchase to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), the leading nonprofit funding research and supporting patients and families facing this disease. It's handcrafted in sterling silver with an image of a pancreatic cancer cell image set under resin, so the meaning behind it is deeply personal and significant.
If you're searching for pancreatic cancer awareness jewelry for yourself, a patient, or someone you've lost, I want you to know exactly what you're getting and exactly where your money goes. Here's the full story behind this ring.
Why I Made a Ring Specifically for Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer doesn't get talked about as much as some other cancers, but it deserves to be. Its awareness color is purple, and November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, but the truth is families touched by this disease need support every single day of the year. The overall five year survival rate is still under 15%, which is part of why funding research feels so urgent to me. I wanted to create something a survivor, a caregiver, or someone grieving could hold onto that felt like more than a ribbon.
So I started with a pancreatic cancer cell image from a histology slide and built the ring around it. Every piece I design starts the same way, with the real biology of the disease, because I think there's something amazing about finding this beauty and using it to take our power back from disease by funding research and awareness.
What Makes This Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Jewelry Different
The Halo of Hope Ring has a teardrop shaped bezel holding that cell image, encased in resin and framed by a half halo of sparkling cubic zirconia stones. It's handcrafted in sterling silver, available in sizes 5 through 9, and priced at $180. The halo is meant to represent the love that surrounds you even when it feels out of reach, and the hope that carries you through each day, whether you're the one fighting or the one standing beside someone who is.
If a ring isn't the right fit, I also have necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories in the Support Pancreatic Cancer Research collection at different price points, so there's a way to give back no matter your budget.
Where Your 10% Actually Goes
I partner with PanCAN because they're the only major pancreatic cancer organization that funds research and offers direct services to patients and caregivers at the same time. Since 2003 they've awarded 240 grants to 220 scientists at 78 institutions and invested more than $200 million into research that's helping build the field forward. You can read more about their work directly at pancan.org.
I also keep a running, transparent record of all my charity partnerships on my charity partners page, so you can see exactly who benefits from each piece you buy.
Who Is This Ring For?
Honestly, anyone who needs it. I've had customers buy this ring for themselves while in treatment, for a parent or spouse who is a caregiver, and in memory of someone they lost. There's no wrong reason to wear it. If you're not sure what to say to someone facing this diagnosis, sometimes a gift like this says it for you. It tells them you see what they're carrying and you wanted to do something real about it, not just send flowers that wilt in a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Halo of Hope Ring really donate to pancreatic cancer research?
Yes. Ten percent of the purchase price from every Halo of Hope Ring for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness goes directly to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) to fund research and patient support programs.
What is the purple stone or cell image on the ring?
The pendant isn't a stone, it's a pancreatic cancer cell image from a histology slide, sealed under resin inside a Sterling silver teardrop bezel and framed with cubic zirconia accents.
What sizes does this ring come in?
It's available in sizes 5 through 9 and is handcrafted in sterling silver.
Is this a good gift for someone with pancreatic cancer or their caregiver?
Yes. Many customers buy it as a gift for a patient, a caregiver, or in memory of someone they lost to the disease. It works equally well as a self purchase for someone currently in treatment.
Do you have other pancreatic cancer awareness jewelry besides the ring?
Yes, necklaces, earrings and bracelets are also available in the Support Pancreatic Cancer Research collection at a range of price points. We also have hairpins and scarves as well.
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