- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Long Island Walk for Research
ORGANIZATION: The Lustgarten Foundation
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
The Lustgarten Foundation is the top private funder for pancreatic cancer research. We have funded $280 million in pancreatic cancer research, and 100% of all contributions to the foundation go directly to research.
On October 6, we will be hosting our Long Island Walk for Research, which will be happening at Jones Beach. At this volunteer opportunity, there will be the chance to pass out refreshments, help with registration and check-in, and assist on the walk route.
If you are interested in participating, please fill out this form: https://lustgarten.org/volunteer.
If you have any questions, please reach out to dallison@lustgarten.org.
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About The Lustgarten Foundation
Location:
415 Crossways Park Dr, Suite D, Woodbury, NY 11747, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission To advance the scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer by: Increasing funding and support of research into the biological mechanisms and clinical strategies related to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of pancreatic cancer; Facilitating and enhancing the dialogue among members of the medical and scientific communities about basic and clinical research efforts that relate to pancreatic cancer; Heightening public awareness of pancreatic cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention and providing informational support for pancreatic cancer patients, their families, and friends.
Description
Tax ID #: 31-1611837
Pancreatic cancer is swift and silent, often undetected until it’s too late. It is estimated that more than 56,000 individuals will be diagnosed with the disease and 44,000 will pass away this year. The overall five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is just nine percent and most with advanced cancer die within a year. There are no early detection tests, no effective long-term treatments and, unless the cancer is surgically removed in its earliest stages, there is no cure. It is the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
About the Lustgarten Foundation
The Lustgarten Foundation is America’s largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research. Based in Woodbury, 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. Since its inception, the Foundation has directed $165 million to research and assembled the best scientific minds with the hope that one day, a cure can be found.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Jones Beach, Field 51 Ocean ParkwayWantagh, NY 11793
DATE POSTED
September 12, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 15
- 4 Hours