More Than $800K Raised In Support Of Pancreatic Cancer Research

WANTAGH, NY – The 25th Annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research had close to 3,000 supporters and raised more than $826,000 on Tuesday at Jones Beach State Park.

The Long Island Walk, presented by Northwell Health Cancer Institute, raised money in support of pancreatic cancer research.

Since 2000, the annual event has raised over $21 million, with 100 percent of proceeds going toward pancreatic cancer research, Lustgarten Foundation said.

"For 25 years, the Long Island Walk has proven that community is power," said Linda Tantawi, CEO of the Lustgarten Foundation. "What began as a local event has become a movement that unites and inspires. We walk to remember those we’ve lost, honor those in the fight, and celebrate the progress made possible by preeminent researchers and the promise of rigorous science."

66-year-old Mary Osani, grandmother of seven, joined the walk to inspire others. After her 2023 diagnosis, she underwent Whipple surgery and chemotherapy. Because of side effects of chemotherapy, Osani then participated in a clinical trial at Northwell Cancer Institute.

"Being part of a trial gave me strength and showed me that there’s real progress for patients like me," Osani said in a news release.

The event registration page and individual and team fundraising pages will remain open throughout 2025.