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Pensacola, FL: Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run
June 18, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The 2022 Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run is hosted by The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation. Participants can decide if they would like to walk/run either on will take place on Saturday, June 18 or Sunday, June 19.
Sign up today! https://salgivirtualwalkrun2022.eventbrite.com
There are two ticket options:
1. T-Shirt Ticket: $30 to participate in the virtual event AND receive a t-shirt. Children sizes available, too. Must register by Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST. Open to continental US only.
2. Virtual Ticket Only: $20 to participate in the virtual event only, no t-shirt. Must register by Friday, June 17, 2022 at 5:00 PM EST.
Sign up today! https://salgivirtualwalkrun2022.eventbrite.com
If you have ever wanted to take part in one of our Esophageal Cancer events, now is your chance!
The 2022 Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run event can take place in your neighborhood, on a trail, bike path, track, by the ocean, sea, river or wherever you would like to walk or run. It’s important to remember that by participating in the virtual event you must still take in accordance all social distancing guidelines.
Participants can also bicycle, roller-blade, skateboard, swim, the possibilities are endless! Since the virtual event is not timed, you are able to participate at your own pace, any distance and at any time either Saturday or Sunday. You may sign up as an individual or as a virtual team.
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is excited to offer the 2022 Virtual Esophageal Cancer Awareness Walk/Run event across the world. However, t-shirts are only available to participants located within the continental United States who register by Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST.
If you have ever wanted to take part in one of our Esophageal Cancer events, now is your chance!
Donations are welcome! 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. Visit: https://fundrazr.com/salgivirtualwalkrun2022
Can’t participate? Here are other ways to get involved:
If you are unable to participate in the event, there are many other ways in which you can make a difference and support this mission!
DONATE: Support a team or individual fundraiser, click here.
FUNDRAISE: Create your own custom fundraising page, click here.
IN-KIND: To make an in-kind donation, please click here.
SPONSOR: To become an official event sponsor, please click here.
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 19.9%.
-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 4.9%.
-Despite all of 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!
Sign up today! https://salgivirtualwalkrun2022.eventbrite.com
