2nd Annual Fairfield County Walk for Pancreatic Cancer

The 2nd Annual Fairfield County Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk to Benefit The Lustgarten Foundation

Held in Bethel, CT, Event to Raise Urgently Needed Dollars for Pancreatic Cancer Research

The 2nd Annual Fairfield County Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk is an event for the whole family and will prove an enjoyable way to heighten awareness of this disease while raising critically needed funds for research.   The 2.5 mile walk is expected to attract 400 participants and raise $75,000 where all net proceeds will benefit The Lustgarten Foundation, the nation’s largest private foundation dedicated solely to funding pancreatic cancer research. Held on Sunday, September 30, 2012 in Bethel, CT, the 2nd Annual Fairfield County Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk aims to raise money and awareness for much-needed research for pancreatic cancer, America’s fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths.

Karen Rowe, Ellen Klaus and Julie Dunn were inspired to join the fight against pancreatic cancer because they each were personally affected by the loss of someone very close to them, to this disease. They want to continue the fight in the name and memory of their loved one, as well as, for pancreatic cancer patients currently fighting.  That’s why they are joining together with The Lustgarten Foundation to fight this deadly 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, and cure 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 the support of Karen Rowe, Ellen Klaus and Julie Dunn”. It is because of the dedication and determination of individuals like Karen, Ellen and Julie that we’re able to not only raise much-needed funding but also much-needed awareness of pancreatic cancer. The Lustgarten Foundation remains dedicated to funding more research so a cure can be found.” 

The event will take place at Bethel High School Track, September 30,2012. Registration begins at 9:00AM and the walks starts at 10:30AM. For more information and to register, visit http://www.lustgarten.org or call 1.866.789.1000.

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 / Director of Events, Lustgarten Foundation

awalsh@cablevision.com  / (516) 803-2304