The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation

Please join us in welcoming Greystone Financial Group, LLC, Gold Sponsor of Linda’s Trail of Love, 3rd Annual Esophageal Cancer 5K Run/Walk. The event is hosted by The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation and will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024, 10:00 AM, at Columbia Trail/Train Station, 9 Railroad Ave., Califon, NJ 07830. Guests may also participate virtually on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

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About the event:

Linda’s Trail of Love, 3rd Annual Esophageal Cancer 5K Run/Walk is in loving memory of Ms. Linda Klueber and 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.™

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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™!

#SalgiWalkforLinda

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 #SalgiWalkforLinda and tag us @SalgiFoundation. Social media posts/profiles must be public for us to share. You can also email them to salgifoundation @ gmail . com to be posted! The deadline to submit photos is Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 5:00 PM EST.

The event is in loving memory of Ms. Linda Klueber

This annual fundraiser is in honor of Linda Klueber – Mother, daughter, sister, friend, aunt, nurse, volunteer, and hero – who passed away from esophageal cancer on September 30, 2021.

Through this annual event, Linda’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, Linda’s family hopes that more targeted treatments and immunotherapies will be developed with the help of contributions through Linda’s Trail of Love, Annual Esophageal Cancer 5K Run/Walk.

Linda’s journey with esophageal cancer was typical of the many others who suffer from this disease. The worrisome signs of heartburn and reflux were dismissed, and an endoscopy was only scheduled after Linda began having difficulty swallowing. In August 2019, Linda was diagnosed with stage IV esophageal adenocarcinoma. Her two-year journey was challenging, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Even though targeted treatments for her specific condition were not available, Linda did not give up hope and tried every treatment available. Linda passed peacefully in September 2021 but is still ever-present in all our lives.

Linda was the oldest of 7 Guarino siblings, mother to Katie Ablett (husband Eric) and Michael Klueber, and a grandmother to Valerie Catherine Ablett. She had over 25 nieces and nephews, a sister-in-law and several brothers-in-law, and hundreds of friends. Linda’s extended family includes many Guarino aunts, uncles, and cousins whom she loved dearly.

Linda was a born leader and cared deeply for everyone. She led like a friend, without being bossy, stubborn, or partial. Linda was a wise peacemaker and the best listener. She was also a silent warrior and made it through tumultuous times with a smile and her loving nature. She had a great sense of humor that could always turn situations from bad to hilarious. Linda was a dedicated volunteer with the Somerset County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), and the Canal Walk Health and Safety Awareness Team. Linda’s love, laughter, and caring nature will be her lasting legacy.

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!

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 a 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%.

-Despite all these facts, esophageal cancer research is extremely underfunded.

-In 2024, an estimated 22,370 will be diagnosed and there will be an estimated 16,130 deaths.

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!

Thank you, Greystone Financial Group, LLC!

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The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. salgi.org Mailing address: PO Box 1912, East Greenwich, RI, 02818.

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.

Please, click here to make your donation now. 

If you have already made a year-end gift, please accept our sincere thanks and gratitude!
 
Please feel free to connect with us on our social media; you will find the links below.
 
Thank you for your support,

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization.  EIN: 45-3633809.

Facebook.com/SalgiFoundation

Instagram.com/SalgiFoundation

YouTube.com/SalgiFoundation

Twitter.com/SalgiFoundation

Did you Hear the Good News?

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded THREE grants for esophageal cancer research earlier this year!

That’s right! We spent countless hours fundraising, reviewing research proposals, communicating with perspective researchers and finally, and thanks to your generosity, we were able to award three grants for research!

This was a major accomplishment, as our funding efforts were essentially put on hold for the past two years.

You may remember that we had already 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. 

These grants made a total of FIVE esophageal cancer research awards that we have funded since we first founded this charity in 2012!

We need your help!

While these are tremendous accomplishments, esophageal cancer research is still critically underfunded, and researchers continuously inquire about funding for their potentially life-saving research. 

Please consider a donation to our charity so that we can continue to fund more research.  The more money we raise, the more we can give! 

All donations are 100% tax deductible and can be made one-time or recurring. 

Give the Gift of a Donation

Give a donation as a holiday gift.  With a little over a week left to give before 2024, you can support us through a charitable gift in memory or as a tribute to a loved one!

Make a charitable gift to The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation to support esophageal cancer awareness, early detection and research.  

Make a donation on behalf of a family member, friend, co-worker. Include their information when making your donation(s) and add any special notes! 

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On behalf of The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation, we would like to once again thank you for your great generosity and wish you and yours a healthy and happy holiday season!

Sincerely,

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization.  EIN: 45-3633809.

Today is Giving Tuesday!

Make a charitable gift to The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation to support esophageal cancer awareness, early detection and research.  

All donations are 100% tax deductible and can be made one-time or recurring. 

Giving Tuesday opens the giving season and helps to unite us in the spirit of giving and to bring a spotlight to esophageal cancer, a cause that needs desperate attention. ​

Esophageal Cancer Research Funding

In 2023, The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded not one, not two, but THREE grants for esophageal cancer research! 

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation also funded TWO other esophageal cancer research grants in 2015 and 2018.  The more funds we raise, the more we can continue to give to potentially life-saving research. 

Let’s make this Giving Tuesday a great success!  Please donate today! 

Forward this message to your family, friends and share on social media. Don’t forget to “like” and “share” our social media pages as well.

Thank you in advance for helping to make a difference today and every day.

Thank you again!

Sincerely,

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization.  EIN: 45-3633809.

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded five research grants since it’s founding in 2012! The first in 2015 and the second in 2018.  The research awarded in 2018, a breath test for esophageal cancer, is currently underway.  In June, 2023, The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded three grants.

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit as recognized by the IRS.

Nicholas DiVanna will be running the New York City Marathon on November 5, 2023, in memory of his uncle, John DiVanna. Nicholas and his family have been steadfast supporters of The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation and have attended past events in Brooklyn and Rhode Island. Now to further commemorate his Uncle John, Nicholas is also fundraising on behalf of Salgi. Read his story below and donate to his fundraiser by clicking here.

“On November 5th, 2023, I will be running the New York City marathon. I want to dedicate my first marathon in honor of my Uncle Johnny. My Uncle Johnny was the biggest supporter in everything I did in life and always encouraged me to be the best version of myself.

I’m fundraising for the Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that does amazing work to raise awareness, encourage early detection, and to fund research of esophageal cancer in hopes of a cure.

All donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Thank you so much in advance for your support, no matter how big or small.”

To make a donation towards the fundraiser , click here.

Learn the facts about esophageal cancer:

-Esophageal cancer has increased over 733% in the past four decades and is considered one of the fastest growing and deadliest 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 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 five research grants since it’s founding in 2012! The first in 2015 and the second in 2018.  The research awarded in 2018, a breath test for esophageal cancer, is currently underway.  In June, 2023, The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded three grants.

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit as recognized by the IRS.

Esophageal cancer is one of the fastest growing and deadliest cancers in the United States and western world.  Can esophageal cancer be prevented?  While researchers have not found any definite ways to prevent esophageal cancer, there are ways to lower your overall risk of developing esophageal cancer.  These precautions include:

-Quit smoking and do not use any tobacco or vape products.

-Do not drink alcohol.

-Eat a nutrient dense and vitamin rich diet.

-Manage GERD symptoms and speak to your doctor about screening and how to lower your risk of esophageal cancer.

-Exercise regularly.

Since there are no known causes of esophageal cancer, only underlying risk factors, it is important to learn the risk factors associated with the cancer, improve your overall health, and work with your doctor(s) to manage and screen for any damage to the esophagus.  Improving your health will also reduce your risk of other diseases as well.

Risk factors associated with esophageal cancer are: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) (chronic heartburn, indigestion); obesity, poor diet and nutrition, tobacco use, alcohol use.

Having one or all of these risk factors does not mean that one will develop esophageal cancer.  Also, not having any risk factors does not mean that one will never develop esophageal cancer.   Raising awareness of risk factors associated with esophageal cancer is one way to help reduce the incidence of an esophageal cancer diagnosis.

However, please note that by avoiding the risk factors associated with esophageal cancer and improving your overall health may not completely eliminate the risk of esophageal cancer.  That is why esophageal cancer research, which is critically underfunded, is so important and one of the main objectives of our mission.

It is also important to learn the red flag warning symptoms of esophageal cancer and speak to your doctor immediately if you are exhibiting any of these symptoms.  The warning symptoms include but are not limited to: dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), chronic heartburn or indigestion, frequent choking while eating, chest pain, pressure or burning, unexplained weight loss, cough or hoarseness, vomiting, coughing up blood.

Also, people who are considered to be at an elevated risk should speak with their doctor immediately about getting screened as early as possible.  Experts agree that early detection can improve the chances of survival if cancer is found in the esophagus.   There are also more treatment options available for early esophageal cancer and better outcomes.

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to raise awareness, encourage early detection and to fund research of esophageal cancer…in hopes of a CURE!™

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded five research grants since it’s founding in 2012! The first in 2015 and the second in 2018.  The research awarded in 2018, a breath test for esophageal cancer, is currently underway.  In June, 2023, The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded three grants. To read more about the research, click here.

Now more than ever, your support is critically needed to enable this charity to fulfill our mission.

To donate, please click here.

This information for educational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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