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Walk to Raise Urgently Needed
Dollars for Pancreatic Cancer Research
BETHPAGE,
N.Y., October 26, 2013 – Dutchess County Pancreatic
Cancer Research Walk is a walk around the Dutchess Stadium Field (4 times around is
approximately 1 mile). All net proceeds will benefit The Lustgarten
Foundation, the nation’s largest
private foundation dedicated solely to funding pancreatic cancer research. To
be held on October 26, 2013 at Dutchess Stadium,
Fishkill, NY. The walk aims to raise money and awareness for
much-needed research for pancreatic cancer, America’s fourth-leading cause
of cancer deaths.
Nicholas Carmine created this event in honor of his dad,
Paul A. Carmine. The 3rd Annual Dutchess County Pancreatic Cancer Research
Walk hopes to raise more than $50,000 for pancreatic cancer research.
Nicholas
Carmine said: “We wanted to start a walk in the Hudson Valley Region because
there are walks in the metro NY area and upstate in Albany, but none in between
until now. We want to raise as much money and awareness as possible to
fight against this disease."
With an overall survival rate of just six percent, pancreatic cancer is a disease with no prevention, no early tests and, unless detected in its early stages, no cure. The Lustgarten Foundation works to advance scientific and clinical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer. One hundred percent of all donations to the Foundation will go directly to pancreatic cancer research.
Ann Walsh, director of events,
The Lustgarten Foundation, said: “We are grateful for Nicholas’ support. It is
because of the dedication and determination of
individuals like Nicholas that we’re able to not only raise much-needed
funding but also much-needed awareness for pancreatic cancer. The
Lustgarten Foundation remains dedicated to funding more research so a cure can
be found.”
The Dutchess County Walk will
take place at Dutchess Stadium at 8:00 am on
Saturday, October 26, 2013. For more information and to register, visit
http://www.lustgarten.org or call 1.866.789.1000.
About The Lustgarten Foundation
The Lustgarten Foundation is America’s largest private
foundation dedicated solely to funding pancreatic cancer research. Based in
Bethpage, New York, the Foundation supports research to find a cure for
pancreatic cancer, facilitates dialogue within the medical and scientific
community, and educates the public about the disease through awareness
campaigns and fundraising events. The Foundation has provided millions of
research dollars and assembled the best scientific minds with the hope that one
day, a cure can be found. For more information
please visit www.lustgarten.org.
Contact:
Ann Walsh
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