Description
Colorado's 7th Annual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run is hosted by The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation. The event will take place on on Saturday, September 14, 2024, 9 AM 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 is available!
Sign up today!
In-Person Ticket Information:
Tickets are $20 to participate by Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM MDT/6:00 PM EST.
T-shirts are available for pre-paid, in-person guests for an additional $10 until Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 3:00 PM MDT/6:00 PM EST.
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. Checks to be made payable to "The Salgi Foundation."
Bring your family, friends, and co-workers! Children 12 and under are admitted FREE!*
Virtual Ticket Information:
$20 to participate in the Virtual Colorado Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run. Must register by Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 11:55 PM EST
Donations are welcome!
If you 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 to donate or to create your own fundraiser!
Sponsorships Available!
Sponsorships are available. The deadline for sponsors is: until Saturday, August 31, 2024.
To view the various sponsorship opportunities, click here!
About the event:
Colorado's 7th 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 awarded.
2018: Second esophageal cancer research grant awarded.
2023: Salgi awards THREE additional grants for esophageal cancer research.
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™!
The in-person event starts at 9 AM. Please note the location.
Virtual Registration:
Participate in Colorado's 6th Annual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run virtually! Here's how:
1. Choose a date, time and location! Participate on Saturday, September 14 or Sunday, September 15.
2. Share your photos/videos with us! Post your photos on social media. Use the hashtag #SalgiWalkRunCO in your posts and tag us @SalgiFoundation! Posts must be made public for us to post them. Or you can email us your photos: salgifoundation at gmail dot com. Deadline to be included in our event photo slideshow is Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 12PM MT/3PM ET.
In Loving Memory of Ivan
Joy, Lindsey and Monica, are coordinating the esophageal awareness event in Colorado.
"This fundraiser is in honor of our father/husband, Roy Ivan Parrish, who passed away from Stage IV Esophageal Cancer on July 20th, 2014.
Our father began to experience symptoms of a cold in the spring of 2013. It seemed like a common cold, but he could not kick the side effects. His primary doctor decided to do some blood work and that is when the results showed we were dealing with more than just a cold.
Our father had suffered from GERD for many years, and this had turned into Barrett’s esophagus. However, he was diligent in his checkups and always went in for his scopes in a timely manner. By the time blood work came back, he was diagnosed with Stage IV esophageal cancer in June 2013. The doctors said the cancer was aggressive and it grew very fast. We had another year of life with our father, but it was a tough one. As anyone knows that has experienced medical trials, there were a lot of ups and downs.
We wanted to find a way to help with researching and funding for esophageal cancer. As we began to look, there was not a lot of information or funding out there. For this event, our goal is to provide awareness of the causes of esophageal cancer, how important early detection is, and to help fund any medical advances possible.
Lastly, this is for Ivan, Texas A&M class of ‘76 alum (go Aggies!), and who was able to battle cancer without losing his great sense of humor!"
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 21.7%.
-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 5.6%.
-In 2024, an estimated 22,370 will be diagnosed and there will be an estimated 16,130 deaths.
-Despite these facts, esophageal cancer research is extremely underfunded.
Make a difference!
Join The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation to help make a difference against esophageal cancer. Whether you walk, run, volunteer, sponsor or donate, your involvement will directly support this life-saving mission. Thank you!