Jessica Blatt Press

Paramus Walk

We are fundraising for…our beloved Mema!

On August 5, 2024, our hearts were shattered as we lost our beloved wife, mommy, and Mema, Ellen Blatt, to the evils of pancreatic cancer. 


Mema was the heart and soul of our family, making everyone she met feel like the most important person in the room and turning every experience into a celebration. 


She was the ultimate host, creating exuberant family gatherings with her signature warmth and seemingly endless feasts. Her grandchildren relished every dish she made, like her famous meatballs and delicious chicken soup.


Ellen loved flowers and full moons, coffee ice cream and potato chips. She fed her two dogs only home-cooked meals. She wrote the most thoughtful thank-you notes. She had a solution to every problem. She saw good in everyone, everywhere. 


She was the most beautiful woman inside and out, and had a smile that stayed in your heart long after she left the room.


On September 22, we are walking in her honor, with the goal of fueling research so that no other family has to experience the devastating horrors of pancreatic cancer.


We are grateful for any amount you can donate, and we appreciate you sharing this fundraising page far and wide. Thank you.


With love and gratitude,

Team Mema:

Alex Blatt

Stacy Blatt Firstman

Brian Firstman

Lindsay Firstman

Matthew Firstman

Michele Blatt

Luke Frank

Jessica Blatt Press

Matthew Press

Maggie Press

Isaac Press


About The Lustgarten Foundation: Lustgarten is the nation’s largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research. 100% of your donation will fund pancreatic cancer research. Please share this page with any friends you think might be interested in donating, and join us on this journey towards a cure.

My Achievements

Created a Team

Self Donated

Top 10 Fundraiser

Top 3 Fundraiser

Sent an Email

Shared Page

Received 5 Donations

Thanked Donors

Posted on Blog

Reached Goal

Increased Goal

Raised $250

Thank You to My Donors

$360

Jessica, Matt, Maggie, And Isaac Press

With endless love for our beloved Mama, mother-in-law, and Mema.

$105.50

Jessica Blatt Press

$105.50

Cindy Weisfisch Gomez

$51

Lindsay And Ari

In loving memory of your beyond beloved and special mom.

$51

Rob H

$51

Dan Gellert

May her memory be a blessing

$50

Pete And Katie Jacobson

$37.98

Deborah Ginsbeg

Sending so much love and support 💔

$26.38

Tracy Reina

Vincent and I offer our condolences and send you and your family peace at this time.

$26.38

Stacy Gusler