Fighting Back

Long Island Walk

We're fundraising for...

This year, our family is walking as Team Fighting Back in the Lustgarten Foundation’s Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Earlier this year, our dad, Forrest, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and since then we’ve seen firsthand just how important research, treatments, and hope really are.


Pancreatic cancer is one of the toughest cancers, but progress is being made, and every dollar raised helps fund research that is bringing us closer to earlier detection, better treatments, and—someday—a cure.


We are walking not only for our dad, but for every family facing this fight. Together, we are fighting back—step by step, mile by mile.


Please consider joining us, supporting our team, or making a donation in honor of Forrest and everyone touched by pancreatic cancer. With your help, we can power tomorrow’s research and bring hope to families like ours. 💜

Our Achievements

Top 10 Team

Top 3 Team

Received 15 Donations

Raised $500

Raised $1000

Reached Goal

Thank you to our Donors

$107

Bob And Tara Lavalley

$107

Tricia And Marc Katz

Prayers for a cure

$107

Valerie Burger

$107

Andrew Siciliano

$107

Victor

$107

Tom Hallock

$107

Dominguez Family

Love you team Forrest

$107

Baugh Snd Philippous

God bless you and your family. 😘

$104

Kathleen Lavalley

$100

Ellen & Tom Harder

God bless you Forrest, Be strong and fight. We support you however we can! Love The Harder Family!

$100

Matt Smith

$100

Sue & Bill Brady And Family

Hey Forest - You are a true Warrior. Every step & stride you take is full of faith, hope and strength for yourself and everyone battling alongside you. Your heart and courage are inspiring us all!!!

$55

Alicia Ross

$55

Lori Henry

$55

Marcia Earle

Thank you for all you do, Val. My friend's wife was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer last week. Still much work to do.

$55

Barbara Casella

Never give up the fight! Love to my cousin Forest!

$55

Maureen Viola

$55

Wendy Jakobs

$55

Georgi Demby

$55

Cj “lolo” Loiodice

You are amazing!

$55

Gigi Robison

Val, I think that the walk already happens, but I would like to go ahead and donate! I will keep Forrest in my prayers. I hope all is well with you and Vic!!!.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

$55

Brianna Pelletteri

$55

The Schreiners

$55

Laura Strand

$54

Matthew Meehan

$50

Rebecca Massone Lang

Your dad was always so sweet when we were little! Sending you and your family prayers and support during this time

$33

Randi Giebel

$28

Leslie Carter

You always fight the good fight. Walk on my friend

$28

Valerie Serpe

Good luck!

$28

Katie Schafer

$28

Melissa Galeotafiore

Sending love and prayers to Forrest!

$28

Teresa And Brian Knoop

$28

Stephen Lavalley

$28

Jeanne Schreiner

$28

Laura Pollak

$28

Kelly Steinmann

$25

Anonymous

$25

Michael Corrente

<3

$25

Kaitlyn Bordeman

$25

Erica Farley

$22

Donna Virapen

Prayers and thoughts for Forest & You.

$11

Paige Santiago

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