Colorado's 6th Annual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, 9 AM MDT at Mechelen Pavilion, Memorial Park, 8001 W 59th Ave. Arvada, CO 80004. The event aims to raise awareness, encourage early detection and to fund research for esophageal cancer.
Virtual registration available! Sign up here: https://salgiwalkrunco2023.eventbrite.com
In-person ticket information:
Tickets are $20 in advance by Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 5:00 PM MDT.
T-shirts available for pre-paid, in-person guests until Thursday, August 10th at 5:00 PM MDT.
In-person tickets are $25 on the day of the event. Cash and check are the only forms of payment accepted the day of the event.
Bring your family, friends, co-workers and dogs, too! Children 12 and under are admitted FREE!*
Virtual event ticket information:
$20 to participate in the virtual event until Friday, September 15, 2023, at 11:59 PM MDT. Ticket price increases to $25 on Saturday, September 16, 2023, 12:00 AM MDT until Sunday, September 17, 2023, 11:59 PM MDT.
Sign up here: https://salgiwalkrunco2023.eventbrite.com
About the event:
Colorado's 6th Annual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run will benefit The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity working to raise awareness, encourage early detection and fund research of esophageal cancer...in hopes of a cure. ™
Esophageal Cancer Research:
2015: First esophageal cancer research grant funded for the very first time.
2018: Second esophageal cancer research grant funded.
2022: The Grant Program is opened for the THIRD time!
2023: Three grants for esophageal cancer research are awarded.
Esophageal Cancer Awareness & Early Detection:
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation has also raised awareness and encouraged early detection both nationally AND internationally since 2011. Your continued support directly impacts and sustains this mission!
In Hopes of a CURE™!
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IN-KIND: To make an in-kind donation, please click here.
SPONSOR: To become an official event sponsor, please click here.
Thank You Sponsors!
Thank You In-Kind Sponsors!
Rapunzels Beauty
Special Thank You:
Nova Painting
Christine Duca Family
The Ritter Family in recognition of Lee Mizrahi
Monigraham Designs
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Learn the facts about esophageal cancer:
-Esophageal cancer has increased over 733% in the past four decades and is considered the fastest growing cancer in the US and western world.
-Risk factors include:
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD, acid reflux, chronic heartburn),
- obesity,
- poor nutrition,
- tobacco use,
- excessive alcohol use,
- Barrett’s esophagus.
-As one of the deadliest cancers, esophageal cancer has an overall 5-year survival rate of only 20.6%.
-There are no routine or standard screenings to improve early detection of esophageal cancer.
-Symptoms often arise late, once the cancer is considered advanced or “distant” (spread to lymph nodes and other organs.)
-Stage IV esophageal cancer has a survival rate of only 5.7%.
-In 2023, an estimated 21,560 will be diagnosed and there will be an estimated 16,120 deaths.
-Despite all these facts, esophageal cancer research is extremely underfunded.
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