The Lustgarten Foundation is proud to highlight community activities and events that are helping to support critically needed research. Special thanks to everyone who has joined the fight by creating or participating in a community activity. To add your story to our Community Highlights section, please call Kim Johnke at 516.803.2306.
For a second year, friends and family gathered in June 2010 to celebrate and honor the life of Dennis T. Davis. More than 25 cyclists embarked on a 30-mile trek throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, touring many places that represented milestones in Dennis' life. Several honored Dennis at the finish line by practicing yoga, one of his favorite pasttimes.
The celebration continued with friends and family in Rego Park, NY for food, drinks, and raffles that included autographed sports memorabilia and other exciting prizes. Known for his handlebar moustache, many participants grew moustaches to honor and remember Den's signature 'stache, and a prize was awarded for "best moustache!" (The winner is already planning to defend his title at next year's event.) Together, friends and family raised close to $6,000 for needed pancreatic cancer research, bringing the total raised to date by this event to more than $10,000! Congratulations and thanks to the family and friends of Dennis T. Davis. Read an Article About the Event
On July 31, 2010, a local Brooklyn community joined together to raise awareness and money for pancreatic cancer research. Karen Barone, who has been battling pancreatic cancer for two years, along with Christine and Roseanne Barranca and their family and friends, created the Zumbathon as a fun way to raise support for this special cause. In partnership with Brooklyn-based Physique Fitness, the event welcomed hundreds of participants. DJ "Trio" donated their time to spin tunes, while Physique Fitness’ Zumba instructor Natalie Ann Russell kept the group rocking. Special thanks to everyone who participated in and/or supported the event. Together, more than $28,000 was raised!
More than ten years ago, Massachusetts wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Barbara Mantoni Santaniello, was lost to pancreatic cancer. Hundreds of miles away in New Jersey, the Shapiro family was mourning the loss of their father, friend and mentor, Howard, to the disease.
The families resolved to help make a difference for others facing pancreatic cancer, and established Memorial Funds at The Lustgarten Foundation. But they didn’t stop there: Each family also began plans for fundraising a golf tournament in memory of their loved one. In June 2001, the Mantoni and Santaniello families hosted the inaugural Barbara Mantoni Santaniello Memorial Golf Tournament in Springfield, Massachusetts. That same year, Ken Shapiro and his family organized the inaugural Howard Shapiro Memorial Fund Golf Tournament in West Orange, New Jersey. The inaugural events proved a resounding success, raising tens of thousands of dollars in support of the work of The Lustgarten Foundation.
Each year since, the families have continued their homage to Barbara and Howard through annual fundraising golf outings. 2010 marked the 10-year anniversary of both tournaments, and once again, family and friends gathered for a day on the links to raise funds for research. During the past decade, each Tournament has raised more than $100,000 for the work of The Lustgarten Foundation!
Special thanks and congratulations to the Santaniello/Mantoni and Shapiro families for their enduring partnership in the fight.
Putt for a Cure
The Montana State University Billings (MSUB) men's and women's golf teams donated money for every birdie made during their March 20-21, 2010 Tournament to help fight pancreatic cancer. Everyone wore purple hats in a show of support for pancreatic cancer research. Together with community donations, more than $2,000 was raised. Special thanks to MSUB Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach Shawn O'Brien, the MSUB men's and women's golf teams, and everyone who supported this event.
2nd Annual Dennis T. Davis Memorial Bike Ride
The celebration continued with friends and family in Rego Park, NY for food, drinks, and raffles that included autographed sports memorabilia and other exciting prizes. Known for his handlebar moustache, many participants grew moustaches to honor and remember Den's signature 'stache, and a prize was awarded for "best moustache!" (The winner is already planning to defend his title at next year's event.) Together, friends and family raised close to $6,000 for needed pancreatic cancer research, bringing the total raised to date by this event to more than $10,000! Congratulations and thanks to the family and friends of Dennis T. Davis. Read an Article About the Event
Image courtesy of Tom Harrison Photography.
Zumbathon Rocks Brooklyn
On July 31, 2010, a local Brooklyn community joined together to raise awareness and money for pancreatic cancer research. Karen Barone, who has been battling pancreatic cancer for two years, along with Christine and Roseanne Barranca and their family and friends, created the Zumbathon as a fun way to raise support for this special cause. In partnership with Brooklyn-based Physique Fitness, the event welcomed hundreds of participants. DJ "Trio" donated their time to spin tunes, while Physique Fitness’ Zumba instructor Natalie Ann Russell kept the group rocking. Special thanks to everyone who participated in and/or supported the event. Together, more than $28,000 was raised!Two Tournaments, One Cause: Santaniello and Shapiro Golf Outings Celebrate 10 Years
More than ten years ago, Massachusetts wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Barbara Mantoni Santaniello, was lost to pancreatic cancer. Hundreds of miles away in New Jersey, the Shapiro family was mourning the loss of their father, friend and mentor, Howard, to the disease.
The families resolved to help make a difference for others facing pancreatic cancer, and established Memorial Funds at The Lustgarten Foundation. But they didn’t stop there: Each family also began plans for fundraising a golf tournament in memory of their loved one. In June 2001, the Mantoni and Santaniello families hosted the inaugural Barbara Mantoni Santaniello Memorial Golf Tournament in Springfield, Massachusetts. That same year, Ken Shapiro and his family organized the inaugural Howard Shapiro Memorial Fund Golf Tournament in West Orange, New Jersey. The inaugural events proved a resounding success, raising tens of thousands of dollars in support of the work of The Lustgarten Foundation.
Special thanks and congratulations to the Santaniello/Mantoni and Shapiro families for their enduring partnership in the fight.
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