Are you interested in hosting an Esophageal Cancer Awareness event in 2025?
Our awareness events are a large reason why our grassroots nonprofit has been able to award funding for esophageal cancer research projects FIVE times in the past seven years!
While hosting an in-person event is a serious endeavor, it is an effective way to raise awareness and generate funding for research.
Plus, when you host an awareness event in your area, you will be meeting others who have been impacted by esophageal cancer.
On behalf of The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation, I would like to thank you for your consideration of hosting an event in your community.
In 2025 we will be opening our grant funding again and hosting an event will make you a big part of this amazing accomplishment.
To submit your event for consideration, please click here!
Our Events
Our events bring together a wonderful group of people who support this mission to raise awareness, encourage early detection and to fund research of esophageal cancer.
Together, we celebrate our survivors, offer support to those who are in the midst of their battle and honor our loved ones who have passed away but remain forever in our hearts.
If you are not quite ready to host your own event but would like more information on volunteering either at an in-person or an online event, please click here.
Thank You!
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation was established in 2012 to raise awareness, encourage early detection and to fund research of esophageal cancer…in hopes of a CURE™!
Your involvement directly impacts this mission and sustains our efforts to make a difference in our community and across the United States and even internationally. Thank you!
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.
In 2025, we plan to open our grant program again!
The more we raise, the more we can give to worthy research.
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, St. Louis, Missouri, Brooklyn, New York, and Arvada, Colorado. In 2024, 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 2025!
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 24 hours left to make your 2024 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.
When you make a donation to our charity, you are directly supporting this mission, and our researchers have expressed their gratitude for your generosity.
Time and time again, researchers have expressed to us how difficult it is to obtain funding. Oftentimes, researchers, who have innovative ideas within new and promising areas of research, are unable to find the funds they need to get up and started with their research projects.
In fact, a researcher shared with us that because Salgi funded their research, they will now be able to use the data that was collected to submit a multi-year National Institute of Health grant to continue their work. Otherwise, they may not have had this incredible opportunity!
However, we need your help! Make a donation today to support esophageal cancer research.
As a small, yet powerful and impactful organization, we rely entirely on the generosity of our supporters to make a difference.
All donations are tax-deductible, can be made in memory, as tribute or as a gift. You can make a one-time donation or schedule a recurring donation to make a longer lasting impact.
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded THREE grants for esophageal cancer research in 2024!
In 2025 we will open our esophageal cancer research program again!
Thanks to your generosity, we will be able to fund more worthy research!
Since 2012, The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded a total of FIVE research grants!
This is a major accomplishment as we are a small, grassroots (but mighty!) nonprofit.
The first research grant we awarded was in 2015 and the second research grant was awarded in 2018. The research awarded in 2018, a breath test for esophageal cancer, is currently underway and has been a great success.
We need your help!
While these are great achievements, there is much work that needs to be done!
Your donation matters! Our researchers have expressed their gratitude for your generosity.
Time and time again, researchers have expressed to us how difficult it is to obtain funding. Oftentimes, researchers, who have innovative ideas within new and promising areas of research, are unable to find the funds they need to get up and started with their research projects.
In fact, Dr. Matthew Stachler from University of California San Francisco expressed his gratitude for the funding we awarded for his research project: “Determination of inflammatory influences on progression of Barrett’s esophagus and invasive esophageal adenocarcinoma.”
Matthew Stachler MD, PhD University of California San Francisco
Dr. Stachler’s efforts were to understand what drives the progression of preneoplastic disease into invasive cancer by applying the many systems developed for studying advanced cancer to premalignant conditions in early invasive disease with Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma being a major focus.
Because of Salgi’s grant funding, Dr. Stachler will now be able to use the data that was collected to submit a multi-year National Institute of Health grant to continue his work. Otherwise, he may not have had this incredible opportunity!
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.
In 2025, we will once again open our grant funding program!
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!
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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.
Shop in time for the holidays! We are offering Periwinkle Esophageal Cancer Awareness Wristbands and ‘Agita’ Snow People Ornaments. But hurry! Quantities are limited! Order by November 25, 2024, to receive your items in time for the holidays!
Show your support for esophageal cancer awareness and research with a periwinkle bracelet/wristband AND benefit 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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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.™
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.
-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.
There are many ways to get involved with us at The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation this April to make a difference! Here are some ideas:
1. Create a fundraiser!
Make a big impact! Create your own custom, fundraising page. Click the “fundraise” button below to get started. Remember to share your page with your family and friends and on social media!
2. Share on social media!
First, make sure you are following us on social media.
Our event organizers work hard to bring these fantastic events to their local cities/towns. Visit our website to sign up for our in-person and virtual events in New Jersey, Connecticut, Missouri, Colorado and Brooklyn, New York.
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded FIVE research grants and while it is a tremendous accomplishment, esophageal cancer research is critically underfunded. Plus, lack of awareness and no routine or standard screenings leave many individuals facing advanced prognosis with limited treatment options.
When you make a donation to our charity you are directly supporting esophageal cancer awareness, early detection and research. All donations can be made one-time or recurring, are tax-deductible and go to our mission!
Before you go! Learn the facts!
-Esophageal cancer increased 733% in the past four decades.
-Esophageal cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the United States and western world.
-Esophageal cancer has an overall 5-year survival rate of only 21.7%.
-There are no routine or standard screenings.
-Symptoms often arise late, once the cancer has spread.
-Stage IV has a survival rate of 5.6%.
-Esophageal cancer research is critically underfunded.
-In 2016, an estimated $1.6 billion was spent on esophageal cancer care in the United States.
-2024 estimates for esophageal cancer: 22,370 diagnoses & 16,130 deaths.
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization. EIN: 45-3633809.
Please join The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation in welcoming Bond Excavation, LLC, Gold Sponsor of the 2nd 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 2nd 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 20, 2024, at Rocky Neck State Park in Niantic, CT. Guests can also virtually participate in the event on either Saturday, April 20 or Sunday, April 21, 2024.
In-person tickets: Tickets are $20 in advance by Thursday, April 20, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET. Tickets are $25 day of the event. Cash and check are the only forms of payment accepted the day of the event.
Virtual tickets: $20 in advance until Sunday, April 23, 2024, 11:55 PM, EST.
The 2nd 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.™
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™!
#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!
Virtual event information:
Virtual guests of the 2nd 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. 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.
The event is in loving memory of James Francis Urian
This 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.
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.
-Esophageal cancer increased 733% in the past four decades.
-Esophageal cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the United States and western world.
-Esophageal cancer has an overall 5-year survival rate of only 21.7%.
-There are no routine or standard screenings.
-Symptoms often arise late, once the cancer has spread.
-Stage IV has a survival rate of only 5.6%.
-Esophageal cancer research is critically underfunded.
-In 2016, an estimated $1.6 billion was spent on esophageal cancer care in the United States.
-2024 estimates for esophageal cancer: 22,370 diagnoses & 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!
The month of April is dedicated to this life-saving mission. Even though The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is hard at work, year-round, April is a special time to come together to make a difference!
Join us 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 in 2023, The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation awarded THREE grants for esophageal cancer research. All grants are awarded in honor of all who have been 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.
When you make a donation to our charity you are directly supporting esophageal cancer awareness, early detection and research. Donations can be made one-time or recurring, are tax-deductible and go to our mission!
Make an even bigger impact! Create your own custom, fundraising page. Click the “fundraise” button below to get started.
Learn the Facts
-Esophageal cancer increased 733% in the past four decades.
-Esophageal cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the United States and western world.
-Esophageal cancer has an overall 5-year survival rate of only 21.7%.
-There are no routine or standard screenings.
-Symptoms often arise late, once the cancer has spread.
-Stage IV has a survival rate of 5.6%.
-Esophageal cancer research is critically underfunded.
-In 2016, an estimated $1.6 billion was spent on esophageal cancer care in the United States.
-2024 estimates for esophageal cancer: 22,370 diagnoses & 16,130 deaths.
2024 Infographic
Save the infographic below and share it on social media to raise awareness. Tag us in your posts. @SalgiFoundation
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