"Walk for Hope. Sunday, Sept. 13, th Annual Albany Capital District Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research

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1 "Walk for Hope 12 th Annual Albany Capital District Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 Elm Avenue Town Park Delmar, New York Local Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship contact: Shari Piper (Home) (Cell)

2 11th Annual Albany Capital District Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research Date: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 Registration: 8:00 am to 9:30 am Walk begins at 10:15 am Location: Elm Avenue Town Park Delmar, New York Contact Information: Shari and Neil Piper

3 some walk We attract about 500 participants each year some ride some stroll

4 We attract about 500 participants each year Some have 4 legs and dress up to show their team spirit

5 We attract about 500 participants each year Schenectady Puppet People Some entertain kids of all ages Face painting

6 We have Wristbands & Hope Hats Complimentary coffee, tea, apple cider & donuts Pick-A-Prize Auction, 50/50 Raffle & Special Item Auctions

7 Pancreatic cancer (PC) is one of the deadliest of all types of cancer Hard Facts about PC It's the 4 th leading cause of cancer death in the US, and the most lethal. Overall survival rate is 6% More than 45,000 Americans will be diagnosed this year. More than 38,000 will die. Nearly 90% of PC patients are over 55. There s no early detection (yet). Less than 20% of those diagnosed are eligible for surgery. There s no cure (yet), unless the cancer is surgically removed in its earliest stages. There s too little federal funding. PC research constitutes less than 2% of the National Cancer Institute's budget. But there is hope: with Cablevision's support of The Lustgarten Foundation, 100% of all donations go directly to pancreatic cancer research.

8 Pancreatic cancer (PC) is one of the deadliest of all types of cancer The Lustgarten Foundation s Mission To advance the scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer. To date, over $110,000,000 has been granted to more than 175 research initiatives by the Foundation. Thanks to this research: We now know more about the genetic makeup of this cancer than any other cancer. Families are being examined to determine which genes cause hereditary pancreatic cancer which will enhance early detection. Early detection tests are in clinical trials, including blood tests, scanning technologies and genetic screening. Vaccines are being tested for treating pancreatic cancer.

9 Pancreatic cancer (PC) is one of the deadliest of all types of cancer Patrick Swayze, Steve Jobs and Randy Pausch (The Last Lecture) died of pancreatic cancer. But wait there s more Did you know that Bonnie Franklin ('70's TV sitcom, One Day at a Time) passed away from PC this year? We ve also lost Michael Landon (Little House on the Prairie), Donna Reed (It's a Wonderful Life), Lucianno Pavoratti (opera singer), Fred Gwynne (Car 54 Where are You, My Cousin Vinny), and Jack Benny. There are hundreds of other celebrities and famous people who have been affected by this disease as well as 45,000 "everyday" people who die annually of this disease. Help us fight it.

10 Our 2014 Corporate Sponsors Platinum Sponsor ($10,000+): Rensselaer Honda Diamond Sponsors ($5,000+): NYRA St. Peter s Health Partners Medical Associates: Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery Silver Sponsors ($1,000+): Albany Gastroenterology Consultants

11 Our 2014 Trade Sponsors, Corporate Friends and Media Sponsors Trade Sponsors Corporate Friends Media Sponsors Cliff Bar CDPHP Open Stage Media Coldstone Creamery C.H. Evans Brewing Company Our Towne, Bethlehem Dunkin Donuts NYSTEC Spectrum8 Theatres Hannoush Jewelers O Connell and Aronowitz 88.3 FM The Saint InIt2WinIt Petta s Restaurant Time Warner News NYSUT Ruby Tuesdays WNYT Price Chopper SABIC WEBS

12 12th Annual Albany Capital District Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research Date: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 Registration: 8:00 am to 9:30 am Walk begins at 10:15 am Location: Elm Avenue Town Park Delmar, New York Contact Information: Shari and Neil Piper