A message from The President of The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation
During this season of holiday giving, we would like to take the time to express our sincere gratitude. Thanks to you, we have made tremendous achievements over the years.
Research
Esophageal cancer is considered one of the fastest growing and deadliest cancers in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. Esophageal cancer has increased over 700% in the past four decades. Despite this, esophageal cancer research receives very little private or government funding.
In 2023, The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded THREE grants for esophageal cancer research!
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation also awarded TWO other grants for esophageal cancer research in 2015 and in 2018.
Early Detection
In 2018, The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded esophageal cancer research funding for the second time in less than seven years since our charity was founded. This research, a breath test to detect esophageal cancer, is currently underway at Virginia Mason. The research intends to establish a non-invasive test to improve early detection of esophageal cancer that is based upon the unique signature of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) within exhaled breath and to analyze exhaled VOCs in response to therapeutic intervention in patients.
Awareness
Thanks to our wonderful community of supporters, we are bringing our Esophageal Cancer Awareness events across the country! This year, we were able to once again host in-person events in Niantic, Connecticut, Califon, New Jersey, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, Warwick, Rhode Island, Edina, Minnesota, St. Louis, Missouri, Brooklyn, New York, and Arvada, Colorado. In 2023, we hosted another world-wide Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run event which was a tremendous success.
Over the years, we’ve also worked with supporters to host awareness events in Ohio, Arizona, Kentucky, Virginia, Massachusetts, Maine, and Illinois, with more locations in the planning stages. These events have given rise to chapters in St. Louis, Missouri; Arvada, Colorado and Brooklyn, New York, in addition to our headquarters in Rhode Island. Stay tuned for more events in 2024!
Our Brooklyn, NY Chapter Representative, Dara, continued the groundbreaking “Esophageal Cancer Survivor Series,” an ongoing Facebook live video interview series with survivors of esophageal cancer. If you or someone you know is an esophageal cancer survivor and would like to share a story, please contact us.
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation was also interviewed by WJAR-Providence’s News Reporter, Barbara Morse Silva for a Health Check Report on Esophageal Cancer.
In October, The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation was honored with one of the first Top-Rated Nonprofit Awards of 2023 from Great Nonprofits. We appreciate all of your contributions! To read our reviews and submit one of your own, click here!
Looking Ahead
While all of these are remarkable accomplishments, esophageal cancer research remains largely underfunded, with researchers continuously reaching out to our charity. Awareness is still limited, as many people are unaware of the risk factors and symptoms of esophageal cancer. There are no routine or standard screenings to improve early detection of esophageal cancer and when it comes to esophageal cancer, as other cancers, earliest possible detection and treatments are crucial for survival!
You Can Help!
Would you please consider making a year-end donation to help us continue to fuel this mission?
There are less than 48 hours left to make your 2023 tax-deductible donation. Your support will make a lasting impact. All donations are 100% tax-deductible and can be made as a special gift, in honor of or in memory of a loved one. Donations can be made one-time or recurring.
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If you have already made a year-end gift, please accept our sincere thanks and gratitude!
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Thank you for your support,
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization. EIN: 45-3633809.
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