The 1st Annual Walk to Remember James Francis Urian Esophageal Cancer Awareness took place on Saturday, April 22, 2023, 9AM at Rocky Neck State Park in Niantic, CT. The event was in honor of James Urian: husband, father, PopPop, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, who passed away from esophageal cancer on April 2, 2022.
Through this first annual event, Jimmy’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. Jimmy’s family hopes that more targeted treatments and immunotherapies will be developed with the help of contributions through Jimmy’s annual walk to remember him.
Jimmy’s journey with esophageal cancer was typical like the many others who suffer from the disease. The worrisome signs of hiccups, heartburn, and reflux were dismissed, and an endoscopy was only scheduled after Jimmy began having difficulty swallowing and keeping food down. On December 27, 2021, Jimmy was diagnosed with stage IV esophageal cancer in two spots, thus beginning his short journey.
Jimmy was the youngest of three children, husband to Dawn, father to Kai-Leigh (Matt) and Justin (Morgan), and PopPop to six beautiful grandchildren: Emmett James, Colton Harris, Hallie Blake, Charlotte Jane, Teagan Rose and Maria Stella. He was a brother to Jeanne (Tom) and Bobby (Claudia), an uncle to several nieces and nephews and friend to many.
Jimmy had many interests: hunting, gardening, making soupy, dirt bike riding and the list goes on.
Most of all Jimmy is extremely missed by all who knew him, especially his family. He may be gone, but definitely not forgotten.
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 1st Annual Walk to Remember James Francis Urian- Esophageal Cancer Awareness. Thank you to everyone who signed up, fundraised, donated, sponsored, donated products or spread the word!
A special thank you to Dawn Urian and her family for their hard work and dedication in loving memory of James Urian.
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is honored to share Rachel’s story. Rachel’s experiences highlight the dire need for early detection and improved and regular screenings. Thank you, Rachel for sharing your story!
“I was diagnosed in September 2021 with esophageal cancer, after being sick for months and two emergency room visits. I had an endoscopy that showed chronic inflammation, uncontrollable Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Barrett’s Esophagus. My pathology came back from the endoscopy as high grade dysplasia, or stage 0 Adenocarcinoma. I had an ablation the same day.
I was still having a lot of issues swallowing and was sent for a Barium Swallow, Esophagram, and Esophageal Manometry. I was diagnosed with dysphagia and esophageal motility disorder and the radiologist who did my tests said it was the worst he’s ever seen and mine was “significantly abnormal.”
In June of 2022 I was scheduled and underwent a Nissen Fundoplication to treat and prevent my GERD from doing any more damage. While in surgery my doctor saw it was best to remove the damaged part of my esophagus as the damage was “extensive” and instead of having to biopsy it and wait and potentially have another surgery, my surgeon opted to do a partial Esophagectomy and 5cm of my esophagus was removed and sent off.
We got pathology back a few weeks later and my official staging changed to T1A, but clear margins from the surgery!
I am thankful every day that my surgeon took the initiative and took such an aggressive approach because it’s such an aggressive disease, I don’t know how I lucked out but I don’t take a single day for granted!
Esophageal cancer needs early detection! We NEED a routine and standard screening to detect esophageal cancer at its earliest stages, I am living proof of that every day!”
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.
-As one of the deadliest cancers, esophageal cancer has a 5-year survival rate of only 20.6%.
-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 5.7%.
-In 2023, an estimated 21,560 will be diagnosed and there will be an estimated 16,120 deaths.
-Despite all these facts, esophageal cancer research is extremely underfunded.
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded two research grants, the first in 2015 and the second in 2018. The research awarded in 2018, a breath test for esophageal cancer, is currently underway. The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation opened our Grant Program for the third time and plan to award funding in 2023. All grants are awarded in honor of all the men and women affected by esophageal cancer.
For more information about esophageal cancer, please visit the following links:
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is honored to share Lee’s courageous story. Lee, who just celebrated his 79th birthday earlier this year, was diagnosed in June 1996 with Stage 4 esophageal cancer. Thank you, Lee for sharing your story!
“The health care system advocates for early detection and early treatment to yield the best results for medical conditions. What happens when these options are not available? This is what happened to me.
June 1996 I was experiencing trouble with swallowing. After seeing my family doctor, he referred me to a gastroenterologist. The gastroenterologist scheduled an appointment to stretch my trachea, saying this was not an uncommon procedure for someone my age (52). The procedure could not be completed because of a tumor that was found at the GI juncture. I was referred to a hospital that specialized in cancer (Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA). The diagnosis was Stage 4, stomach and esophageal cancer. After resections of both my stomach and esophagus, of which less than 20% was able to be saved, I underwent chemotherapy and radiation therapy. After almost two years of treatment and follow-up appointments, my prognosis was looking better and better.
July 2023 will mark 27 years since my operation. In the interim, I got to see my children married and experience the joy of having 11 grandchildren, as well as continuing to live life to its fullest with my wife, Carol. My condition has caused a lot of physical changes in me with which I have learned to adapt. I will not complain. I continue to look forward to the future, especially now that I know I have one!”
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.
-As one of the deadliest cancers, esophageal cancer has a 5-year survival rate of only 20.6%.
-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 5.7%.
-In 2023, an estimated 21,560 will be diagnosed and there will be an estimated 16,120 deaths.
-Despite all these facts, esophageal cancer research is extremely underfunded.
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded two research grants, the first in 2015 and the second in 2018. The research awarded in 2018, a breath test for esophageal cancer, is currently underway. The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation opened our Grant Program for the third time and plan to award funding in 2023. All grants are awarded in honor of all the men and women affected by esophageal cancer.
For more information about esophageal cancer, please visit the following links:
Please join The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation in welcoming Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank, sponsor of the 1st Annual Walk to Remember James Francis Urian Esophageal Cancer Awareness. The event is in memory of James Francis Urian who passed away in April, 2022.
Follow Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank on Facebook:
The 1st Annual Walk to Remember James Francis Urian Esophageal Cancer Awareness will take place in person and virtually!
The.in-person event will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2023, 9AM at Rocky Neck State Park in Niantic, CT. Guests can also participate virtually in the event on either Saturday, April 22, 2023, or Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 day of. Sign up today! Click here.
The 1st Annual Walk to Remember James Francis Urian- Esophageal Cancer Awareness & Research 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.™
In 2015, The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded its first esophageal cancer research grant. In 2018, the charity funded its second esophageal cancer research grant.
In November, 2022, The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation opened its Grant Program for the THIRD time! Research funding will be awarded in 2023!
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!
Create a Fundraising Page!
Whether you register for the virtual event or are unable to participate but would still like to make a difference, you can create a custom fundraising page. You can also donate to an existing campaign. Visit:http://fundrazr.com/SalgiWalkJamesUrian2023
Virtual event information:
Virtual guests of the 1st Annual Walk to Remember James Francis Urian- Esophageal Cancer Awareness & Research, can participate in their neighborhood, on a trail, bike path, track, by the ocean, river, or wherever guests would like to walk or run. It’s important to remember that by participating in the virtual event guests must still comply with all local social distancing guidelines.
Guests can also bicycle, rollerblade, skateboard, swim, the possibilities are endless! Since the virtual event is not timed, guests are able to participate at their own pace, at any time on Saturday or Sunday.
#SalgiWalkJamesUrian
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 #SalgiWalkJamesUrian 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!
The event is in loving memory of James Francis Urian
This first annual fundraiser is in honor of James Urian: husband, father, PopPop, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, who passed away from esophageal cancer on April 2, 2022.
Through this first annual event, Jimmy’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. Jimmy’s family hopes that more targeted treatments and immunotherapies will be developed with the help of contributions through Jimmy’s annual walk to remember him.
Jimmy’s journey with esophageal cancer was typical like the many others who suffer from the disease. The worrisome signs of hiccups, heartburn, and reflux were dismissed, and an endoscopy was only scheduled after Jimmy began having difficulty swallowing and keeping food down. On December 27, 2021, Jimmy was diagnosed with stage IV esophageal cancer in two spots, thus beginning his short journey.
Jimmy was the youngest of three children, husband to Dawn, father to Kai-Leigh (Matt) and Justin (Morgan), and PopPop to six beautiful grandchildren: Emmett James, Colton Harris, Hallie Blake, Charlotte Jane, Teagan Rose and Maria Stella. He was a brother to Jeanne (Tom) and Bobby (Claudia), an uncle to several nieces and nephews and friend to many.
Jimmy had many interests: hunting, gardening, making soupy, dirt bike riding and the list goes on.
Most of all Jimmy is extremely missed by all who knew him, especially his family. He may be gone, but definitely not forgotten.
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.
-As one of the deadliest cancers, esophageal cancer has a 5-year survival rate of only 20.6%.
-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 5.7%.
-In 2023, an estimated 21,560 will be diagnosed and there will be an estimated 16,120 deaths.
-Despite all 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!
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is honored to share Chris’s story. He is a husband, father and EIGHT-year survivor! Thank you, Chris for sharing your story!
“8 years ago, I came face to face with Stage 3 esophageal cancer. My amazing wife was one week away from giving birth to our daughter and our world was instantly turned upside down.
After intense chemotherapy and radiation treatments, surgery, and post-surgical chemotherapy, I’m here today. We recently celebrated our daughter’s 8th birthday!
There is hope! And with groups like The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation leading the charge, the strides being made in the medical field give all of those affected by esophageal cancer a chance to be where I am today: cancer FREE!
Early detection is key. If you or a loved one suffers from consistent heartburn or has trouble swallowing, please make an appointment with a Gastroenterologist.”
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.
-As one of the deadliest cancers, esophageal cancer has a 5-year survival rate of only 20.6%.
-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 5.7%.
-In 2023, an estimated 21,560 will be diagnosed and there will be an estimated 16,120 deaths.
-Despite all these facts, esophageal cancer research is extremely underfunded.
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded two research grants, the first in 2015 and the second in 2018. The research awarded in 2018, a breath test for esophageal cancer, is currently underway. The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation opened our Grant Program for the third time and plan to award funding in 2023. All grants are awarded in honor of all the men and women affected by esophageal cancer.
For more information about esophageal cancer, please visit the following links:
Please join The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation in welcoming Family Hearth and Patio, sponsor of the 1st Annual Walk to Remember James Francis Urian Esophageal Cancer Awareness. The event is in memory of James Francis Urian who passed away in April, 2022.
The 1st Annual Walk to Remember James Francis Urian Esophageal Cancer Awareness will take place in person and virtually!
The.in-person event will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2023, 9AM at Rocky Neck State Park in Niantic, CT. Guests can also participate virtually in the event on either Saturday, April 22, 2023, or Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 day of. Sign up today! Click here.
The 1st Annual Walk to Remember James Francis Urian- Esophageal Cancer Awareness & Research 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.™
In 2015, The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded its first esophageal cancer research grant. In 2018, the charity funded its second esophageal cancer research grant.
In November, 2022, The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation opened its Grant Program for the THIRD time! Research funding will be awarded in 2023!
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!
Create a Fundraising Page!
Whether you register for the virtual event or are unable to participate but would still like to make a difference, you can create a custom fundraising page. You can also donate to an existing campaign. Visit:http://fundrazr.com/SalgiWalkJamesUrian2023
Virtual event information:
Virtual guests of the 1st Annual Walk to Remember James Francis Urian- Esophageal Cancer Awareness & Research, can participate in their neighborhood, on a trail, bike path, track, by the ocean, river, or wherever guests would like to walk or run. It’s important to remember that by participating in the virtual event guests must still comply with all local social distancing guidelines.
Guests can also bicycle, rollerblade, skateboard, swim, the possibilities are endless! Since the virtual event is not timed, guests are able to participate at their own pace, at any time on Saturday or Sunday.
#SalgiWalkJamesUrian
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 #SalgiWalkJamesUrian 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!
The event is in loving memory of James Francis Urian
This first annual fundraiser is in honor of James Urian: husband, father, PopPop, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, who passed away from esophageal cancer on April 2, 2022.
Through this first annual event, Jimmy’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. Jimmy’s family hopes that more targeted treatments and immunotherapies will be developed with the help of contributions through Jimmy’s annual walk to remember him.
Jimmy’s journey with esophageal cancer was typical like the many others who suffer from the disease. The worrisome signs of hiccups, heartburn, and reflux were dismissed, and an endoscopy was only scheduled after Jimmy began having difficulty swallowing and keeping food down. On December 27, 2021, Jimmy was diagnosed with stage IV esophageal cancer in two spots, thus beginning his short journey.
Jimmy was the youngest of three children, husband to Dawn, father to Kai-Leigh (Matt) and Justin (Morgan), and PopPop to six beautiful grandchildren: Emmett James, Colton Harris, Hallie Blake, Charlotte Jane, Teagan Rose and Maria Stella. He was a brother to Jeanne (Tom) and Bobby (Claudia), an uncle to several nieces and nephews and friend to many.
Jimmy had many interests: hunting, gardening, making soupy, dirt bike riding and the list goes on.
Most of all Jimmy is extremely missed by all who knew him, especially his family. He may be gone, but definitely not forgotten.
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.
-As one of the deadliest cancers, esophageal cancer has a 5-year survival rate of only 20.6%.
-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 5.7%.
-In 2023, an estimated 21,560 will be diagnosed and there will be an estimated 16,120 deaths.
-Despite all 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!
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation has put together a photo slideshow of the brave people who have been affected by esophageal cancer: those who have survived, those who have passed away and those who are currently fighting this horrific cancer.
Thank you to everyone who has submitted a photo. To view the full slideshow, click on the video below.
Esophageal cancer has increased over 733% in the past four decades.
It is considered one of the fastest growing and deadliest cancers in the United States.
One in five Americans have acid reflux disease, which is a primary risk factor for esophageal cancer.
Chronic heartburn and indigestion are common symptoms that many are unaware could lead to cancer.
Esophageal cancer has late-onset symptoms and no routine screenings.
The majority of people are diagnosed in advanced stages.
Patients diagnosed with late-stage esophageal cancer face a survival rate of only 5.7%.
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded two research grants, the first in 2015 and the second in 2018. The research awarded in 2018, which is currently underway, is headed by Dr. Donald Low, a specialist in esophageal and thoracic surgery at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle and is aimed at determining the accuracy of a breath test for detecting esophageal cancer.
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation opened our Grant Program for the third time and plans to award funding in 2023. All grants are awarded in honor of all the men and women affected by esophageal cancer.
Please donate to The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation. This charity is sustained entirely by the generosity of our donors. In order to continue this mission of raising awareness, encouraging early detection and funding research of esophageal cancer, we ask you to consider making a tax-deductible donation:www.SALGI.org/donate
Join The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation this month as we continue to raise awareness, encourage early detection and fund research of esophageal cancer…in hopes of a CURE™!
Esophageal cancer is one of the fastest and deadliest cancers in the United States, United Kingdom and other western countries.
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded two research grants, the first in 2015 and the second in 2018. The research awarded in 2018, a breath test for esophageal cancer, is currently underway.
We are honored to share that we just opened our Grant Program for the third time and plan to award funding in 2023. All grants are awarded in honor of all the men and women affected by esophageal cancer.
While these are tremendous accomplishments, esophageal cancer research is critically underfunded and medical researchers continuously inquire about funding. We are working to fund MORE worthy research for esophageal cancer!
In addition, due to lack of awareness and no routine or standard screenings, many individuals typically face advanced prognosis with limited treatment options.
Now more than ever, your support is critically needed to enable this charity to fulfill our mission.
Donate Today!
Donate today to our ‘April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month’ Facebook fundraiser! Facebook makes it easy to donate and share the campaign. 100% of all donations go directly towards our mission. Click the button or link below.
Save the infographic below and share it on social media to help raise awareness. Tag us in your posts. @SalgiFoundation
Don’t forget to sign up!
Visit our website to sign up for our in-person and virtual events in Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Minnesota, Missouri, Colorado and Brooklyn, New York.
Submit a photo to be included in our Esophageal Cancer Awareness Video Slideshow. It will feature brave people who have been affected by esophageal cancer- those who have survived, those who have passed away and those who are currently fighting this horrific cancer.
Email us your photo and the name of your or your loved one.
You may also email us at salgifoundation @ gmail . com (with spaces removed)
The deadline to submit photos is Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST.
In 2017, The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation created the first slideshow. Since then, it has over 1.5K views on YouTube and has impacted countless others. Please view the slideshow below. Remember to subscribe and share our YouTube channel to help raise more awareness of esophageal cancer and this life-saving mission!
Photos that were submitted and included in the 2017 slideshow will be included in the new slideshow; there is no need to re-submit a photo!
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is honored to present the 1st Annual Walk to Remember James Francis Urian Esophageal Cancer Awareness. The event is in memory of James Francis Urian who passed away in April, 2022.
The in-person event will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2023, 9AM at Rocky Neck State Park in Niantic, CT. Guests can also participate virtually in the event on either Saturday, April 22, 2023, or Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 day of. Sign up today! Click here.
The 1st Annual Walk to Remember James Francis Urian- Esophageal Cancer Awareness & Research 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.™
In 2015, The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded its first esophageal cancer research grant. In 2018, the charity funded its second esophageal cancer research grant.
In November, 2022, The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation opened its Grant Program for the THIRD time! Research funding will be awarded in 2023!
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!
Create a Fundraising Page!
Whether you register for the virtual event or are unable to participate but would still like to make a difference, you can create a custom fundraising page. You can also donate to an existing campaign. Visit:http://fundrazr.com/SalgiWalkJamesUrian2023
Virtual event information:
Virtual guests of the 1st Annual Walk to Remember James Francis Urian- Esophageal Cancer Awareness & Research, can participate in their neighborhood, on a trail, bike path, track, by the ocean, river, or wherever guests would like to walk or run. It’s important to remember that by participating in the virtual event guests must still comply with all local social distancing guidelines.
Guests can also bicycle, rollerblade, skateboard, swim, the possibilities are endless! Since the virtual event is not timed, guests are able to participate at their own pace, at any time on Saturday or Sunday.
#SalgiWalkJamesUrian
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 #SalgiWalkJamesUrian 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!
The event is in loving memory of James Francis Urian
This first annual fundraiser is in honor of James Urian: husband, father, PopPop, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, who passed away from esophageal cancer on April 2, 2022.
Through this first annual event, Jimmy’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. Jimmy’s family hopes that more targeted treatments and immunotherapies will be developed with the help of contributions through Jimmy’s annual walk to remember him.
Jimmy’s journey with esophageal cancer was typical like the many others who suffer from the disease. The worrisome signs of hiccups, heartburn, and reflux were dismissed, and an endoscopy was only scheduled after Jimmy began having difficulty swallowing and keeping food down. On December 27, 2021, Jimmy was diagnosed with stage IV esophageal cancer in two spots, thus beginning his short journey.
Jimmy was the youngest of three children, husband to Dawn, father to Kai-Leigh (Matt) and Justin (Morgan), and PopPop to six beautiful grandchildren: Emmett James, Colton Harris, Hallie Blake, Charlotte Jane, Teagan Rose and Maria Stella. He was a brother to Jeanne (Tom) and Bobby (Claudia), an uncle to several nieces and nephews and friend to many.
Jimmy had many interests: hunting, gardening, making soupy, dirt bike riding and the list goes on.
Most of all Jimmy is extremely missed by all who knew him, especially his family. He may be gone, but definitely not forgotten.
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.
-As one of the deadliest cancers, esophageal cancer has a 5-year survival rate of only 20.6%.
-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 5.7%.
-In 2023, an estimated 21,560 will be diagnosed and there will be an estimated 16,120 deaths.
-Despite all 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!
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