The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is excited to present our Brooklyn, NY 4th Annual Esophageal Cancer Awareness Run/Walk NYC event! The event will take place on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Marine Park in Brooklyn, NY.
The 4th Annual Esophageal Cancer Awareness Run/Walk NYC aims to spread awareness of esophageal cancer while raising money for advocacy and esophageal research funding. In-person and virtual registration available!
Tickets are $20 in advance. Price increases to $25 midnight 8/20 and $30 on race day.
Use this webpage to make a donation and/or start a fundraiser!
REGISTER: To register, please click
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SPONSOR: To become an official event sponsor,
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Thank You, In-Kind Sponsors!
Dara's Story: Lead event coordinator of the
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Run/Walk NYC, Dara, lost her father to
esophageal cancer.
“My father Joseph M. was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in late 2008. Like many others who find out too late that they have this disease, my father suffered from heartburn, acid reflux and indigestion - symptoms that doctors would only prescribe strong antacids for during the course of many years prior to his being diagnosed.
After numerous prescriptions that covered up the real problem, my father’s cancer surfaced after food became lodged against a tumor deep inside of his esophagus one afternoon when we were out having dinner together.
Even though he battled the disease for 2 years and passed away in October, 2010, the hopes that other families won’t have to share this same story seems unlikely - as this cancer is taking more lives every year. I’ve joined various esophageal cancer awareness groups on social media to find that a shocking number of fatality stories are similar to mine and that not much has changed in terms of early detection and treatment/surgeries.
After calling several advocacy groups and fundraising race organizations to find out about an event that brings awareness to esophageal cancer , I found that there was a need to generate more attention for this cancer in New York City. In January 2019, I began a partnership with the Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation and pursued a 5K race event in Brooklyn’s own Marine Park with a race organization, elitefeats, where I could promote education on the disease and give others the tools to take their digestive health seriously. My hope and goal is for participants and volunteers to help spread knowledge about EC so we can change the stories of the future into those of survival."
AMENITIES
FAMILIES WITH STROLLERS WELCOMED! Please start at the end of the
pack and enjoy!
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Bracelets: Complimentary for IN-PERSON registrants & volunteers only
WINE RAFFLE FOR A CAUSE: All donations received IN-PERSON on the day of the event can enter for a chance to win a bottle of wine, which will be raffled off following the 5K Run/Walk. All raffle proceeds go directly to the Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation!
KEEP HOPE ALIVE WALL: Families are encouraged to bring photos of their loved ones to post on our commemorative poster wall. Guests can also write sentiments of support and hope.
GIVE ESOPHAGEAL CANCER A VOICE! Speakers are welcome to briefly share their loved one's battle/stories with esophageal cancer after the run/walk. Please e-mail DaraMormile@hotmail.com to reserve your time slot as a guest speaker.
Rojoe Paperless Pour Over Coffee Reusable Filter: First 100 registrants get a FREE Rojoe Reusable Metal Coffee Filter! In-person only, first come, first serve, while supplies last.
AWARDS
1st place M/F winners of the 5k will each receive a $50 Amazon card sponsored by Reeves Eisen, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker.
For more event information, visit: https://events.elitefeats.com/esophageal22
