We are Walking and Fundraising for the 23rd Year!
Another year and another appeal. This will be our 23rd annual Walk and we are very grateful for your past support, as we look forward to the 2026 Walk to be held on Sunday, September 27th!
You probably know that over a 20 year period, Neil lost four family members to pancreatic cancer – his mother, sister, uncle and brother. We realized with certainty that he, and most likely our children, were "wired" for pancreatic cancer. We had a choice of burying our heads in the sand or becoming proactive in fighting this dread disease. Anyone who knows us, knows that latter choice was our only choice. When we researched the disease for causes, detection, and cure, we learned of Lustgarten Foundation’s dedication to fight PC and promote PC research. We decided to become involved with Lustgarten; especially when we learned that 100% of every penny raised went to research.
In 2004, we organized the 1st annual Lustgarten Foundation Albany Capital District Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research, and our team, Pipers’ Walkers. In each subsequent year, we’ve seen our team grow, and we have been thrilled to be joined by returning teams, new teams and especially, an increased numbers of survivors. We continually share hugs, laughs and tears with a huge group of people who share a common goal: the battle to overcome pancreatic cancer, develop early detection, and more powerful treatments and ultimately a cure. And over the years, we’ve even become the “go-to” folks when someone local needs information and support regarding PC.
The Capital District Walk has made a difference, and will continue to make a difference in the future. With your help and support, we have raised community awareness, involvement, and needed funds research. Together have raised over $1,900,000 in much needed funds to help Lustgarten Foundation forge ahead with research to diminish pancreatic cancer. this year we will surpass the $2 million mark: THAT MEANS THAT, RIGHT HERE IN NEW YORK’S CAPITAL DISTRICT, WE HAVE RAISED ENOUGH TO TOTALLY FUND A CLINICAL TRIAL!
We love working with Lustgarten Foundation – they are extremely supportive, friendly and inspired to make a difference. Knowing they have our backs has given us the confidence to successfully grow our annual Walks, year after year.
So please sponsor us or join our team as a walker. Help us find a cure and beat pancreatic cancer!
Our Achievements
Top 10 Team
Top 3 Team
Received 15 Donations
Raised $500
Raised $1000
Reached Goal
Thank you to our Donors
$1.09k
Terry Horowit
$1,000
Hope Brochin
Dearest Talia, Your commitment to this cause on behalf of the love of your family is one of the many things I admire about you… With lots of love, Ann
$514
Anonymous
$320
Beth Klopott
$270
Judy Avner
$264
Dr Barry And Sandi Uretsky
Congratulations on your 23rd Event! Keep up the great work!!!
$192
Buzz & Tracy Rosenthal
$192
Laura Jacobs
$192
Bonnie And Carlos Singer
Thank you our dear, beautiful niece for once again raising funds for this very important cause.
$192
Tom Cramer
Thank you Deb for doing the Walk - supporting you in memory of my cousin Andrea Banks who died of Pancreatic cancer after a long battle - may she and everyone who died of Pancreatic cancer remain in our memories forever
$190
Tracy & Buzz Rosenthal
$180
Lev & Jane Ginsburg
If we had a few more of you, we’d truly fix the world!
$150
Beth Dollinger
$131
Anne And Jeff Rothenberg
Thanks for everything you are doing to rid the world of this horrible disease! Sending lots of love.
$131
Elissa Rifkin
$111
Shelley & Larry Leibman
In honor of Shari and Neil Piper.
$111
Libby Post
Go team Piper!
$111
Shabbir Basrai
$111
Anonymous
I lost my dad and my grandfather to pancreatic cancer. This is a mega worthy cause
$111
Ateeb Maskati
A wonderful cause to support Talia. Wish you all success.
$111
Natasha Rafi-riaz
$111
Zanita Kajiji
$111
Bonnie And Carlos Singer
Happy birthday and love from your Florida family
$111
Sal Albanese
Thanks Talia for including me in this great cause!
$111
Helena Davidoff
Congratulations to you and Neil for an amazing job. We know you’ll reach your goal!
$109
Beth Dollinger
$108
Kim Werker
$101
Leo Rausch
$101
Anonymous
So good for doing good work for others, Talia
$100
Melissa Gerner
$100
Reeva Nowitz
$100
Cathy Fredette
$100
Ruth Stark
$100
Congregation Ohav Shalom
$100
David Piper
$100
David Levine
$84
Joanne And Bruce Bushart
$84
Amy Solomon
In memory of Stanley Solomon
$66
Margery Zucker
Your commitment has been remarkable and you have achieved great success by continuing to fight for a cure for pancreatic cancer. It’s wonderful that you continue your efforts!
$59
Neil Piper
$57
Marta Gomez
$57
Susan Roublick
$57
Linda Marquardt
Thank you for doing this in Pam's memory!
$57
Nina & Jerry Piper
Go Talia!
$57
Laurie Abelson
$57
Maryalice Svare
$56
Jean Stafford
$56
Tobie Dorn
$56
Zane Gubman
Hi, Shari and Neal. Hope all is well with you and yours. I am enjoying life in Florida and have recently reached aged 90, in reasonably good health. My U.S. and Israel family are also doing well. Best regards to you both !!!
$55
Deborah Rausch
$55
Terri Demaria
$54
Polly & Brian Yawney Kameka
Such a wonderful cause Deb
$51
Anonymous
incredible work for a very worthy cause:) love from your friend divya!!!
$50
Ruth Pelham
In memory of my precious sister, Dee Turner, whose glowing spirit is here with all.
$50
Karen And Alan Lobel
$50
David Piper
$50
William Wallens
$40
Shari Pipwr
$40
Shari Piper
$40
Ellen Kattleman
$40
Saul Kattleman
$34
Kim Werker
$29
Nina Piper
$29
Tony Scott
$28
Iona Dunnett
Most cancers have better outcomes today than in the past because of research
$28
Anonymous
In memory of our dear friend Pam. She will be greatly missed.💜
$26
Talia Alperin
$25
Claire
In memory of my cousin Andy .
Our Team Members
Neil Piper
$476
Shari Piper
$2,859
Kim Werker
$170
Ellen Kattleman
$40
Talia Alperin
$2,497
Deborah Rausch
$512
Judy Avner
$270
David Piper
$150
Tobie Dorn
$56
Sue Swartz
Saul Kattleman
$40
Alan Dorn
Beth Klopott
$320
Ruth Stark
Nina Piper
$29
Jerry Piper
Alan Angell
Beth Dollinger
In memory of my mother, Murray Joy Horowit