Linda’s Trail of Love, 4th Annual Esophageal Cancer 5K Run/Walk   

Team Name: Linda's Trail of Love- New Jersey

Virtual 5k Walk: June 7-8

In Person 5k Walk: June 8

In person meetup: 10am on the boardwalk in front of McLoone's Pier House (1 Ocean Ave N, Long Branch, NJ 07740)

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This year Linda's Trail of Love will be joining Salgi's Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run event!

Register by:

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2. Credit this event registration to a fundraiser- Linda's Trail of Love- New Jersey.

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Whether you are participating in-person or virtually, please remember to take pictures during your walk or run! When posting your photos on social media, use the hashtag #SalgiWalkforLinda and tag us @SalgiFoundation. Social media pages/profiles must be public for us to view and share. You can also email them to salgifoundation @ gmail . com to be posted! 

About the event:

Linda's Trail of Love, 4th Annual Esophageal Cancer 5K Run/Walk, 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.™

The event is in loving memory of Ms. Linda Klueber

This annual fundraiser is in honor of Linda Klueber – Mother, daughter, sister, friend, aunt, nurse, volunteer, and hero – who passed away from esophageal cancer on September 30, 2021.

Through this annual event, Linda's family hopes to spread awareness of esophageal cancer, advocate for families facing this disease, and raise money to help fund research. Esophageal cancer is currently underfunded, Linda's family hopes that more targeted treatments and immunotherapies will be developed with the help of contributions through Linda's Trail of Love, Annual Esophageal Cancer 5K Run/Walk.

Linda’s journey with esophageal cancer was typical of the many others who suffer from this disease. The worrisome signs of heartburn and reflux were dismissed, and an endoscopy was only scheduled after Linda began having difficulty swallowing. In August 2019, Linda was diagnosed with stage IV esophageal adenocarcinoma. Her two-year journey was challenging, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Even though targeted treatments for her specific condition were not available, Linda did not give up hope and tried every treatment available. Linda passed peacefully in September 2021 but is still ever-present in all our lives.

Linda was the oldest of 7 Guarino siblings, mother to Katie and Michael, and a grandmother. She had over 25 nieces and nephews, a sister-in-law and several brothers-in-law, and hundreds of friends. Linda's extended family includes many Guarino aunts, uncles, and cousins whom she loved dearly.

Linda was a born leader and cared deeply for everyone. She led like a friend, without being bossy, stubborn, or partial. Linda was a wise peacemaker and the best listener. She was also a silent warrior and made it through tumultuous times with a smile and her loving nature. She had a great sense of humor that could always turn situations from bad to hilarious. Linda was a dedicated volunteer with the Somerset County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), and the Canal Walk Health and Safety Awareness Team. Linda's love, laughter, and caring nature will be her lasting legacy.

Donations are welcome!

If you are unable to participate but would still like to make a difference, you can donate to the event.

Thank You Sponsor!

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Whether you register or are unable to participate but would still like to make a difference, you can donate to the event. Also, everyone can create an online, custom fundraising page to help make an even bigger impact.  Click here for more event information!