The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is excited to present our Brooklyn, NY 6th Annual Esophageal Cancer Awareness 5K WalkRun event! The event will take place on Saturday, September 14, at Marine Park in Brooklyn, NY. The event 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 $25 midnight 8/17, $30 on race day.
REGISTER: Click here. DONATE: Click here. FUNDRAISE: Click here. IN-KIND: Click here. SPONSOR: Click here.
Dara's Story: Dara is the lead event coordinator of the event and lost her father to esophageal cancer.
“My father Joseph 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 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 not much has changed in terms of early detection and treatment/surgeries. After calling several advocacy groups andfundraising 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 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 *Amenities & Awards for In-Person only Families with strollers welcome! Please start at the end of the pack and enjoy! Giveaways/Refreshments/Award Ceremony Esophageal Cancer Awareness Bracelets: Complimentary IN-PERSON registrants & volunteers only Wine & Gift Card Raffle for a Cause: Win a wine gift basket and/or a gift card when you enter our raffle. Only $1 per raffle ticket! Every $1 goes directly to the Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation. (Accepted until 11AM). Thank you, Joan Gilbert, who has donated 3 gift cards for the event - 2 $25 Amazon cards and 1 $25 Keyfood Supermarkets card. "KEEP HOPE ALIVE" Memory Poster Wall for families/participants will be open during the entire event for families to attach photos and write contributions in memory of their loved ones. 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. Luxury Gift Basket Raffle: Enter to win a beautiful gift basket, compliments of The Inn At Fox Hollow. The special basket also includes a complimentary stay at their beautiful inn! Raffle tickets will be $5 each and all proceeds go to The Salgi Foundation. *Must be 21 years or older to redeem. 
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