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I am participating in Lustgarten's Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research to celebrate the progress that has been made and to power tomorrow's research. Please support my goal as I embrace Lustgarten's vision of transforming pancreatic cancer into a curable disease. Donate to my page and provide hope to thousands of families touched by this devastating disease.
Why Lustgarten? They are the nation’s largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research. Thanks to separate funding of administrative expenses, 100% of my fundraising and your donation funds pancreatic cancer research - research led by Lustgarten and powered by you! Together, we will raise more money for research advancements than I ever could alone.
Your contribution will help me achieve my goal so that more funding can be allocated for research into early detection and new treatments. Please share this page with any friends you think might be interested in donating, and join me 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
My Updates
JOIN OUR TEAM
Friday 21st AugPlease join us on October 4th, 2026, at
Jones Beach, Field 5, to honor John (JohnnyBoy) Castagna who was the greatest husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother and
friend that anyone could have asked for.
On June 16th, 2026, my strong, loving, selfless, generous and most humble grandfather lost his battle to pancreatic cancer. Even during this brave battle, my grandfather never lost faith, holding onto an unwavering optimism that he was going to conquer this disease. He showed us what true courage looks like. He faced every challenge with the same strength that carried him throughout his life.
If you had the privilege of knowing and loving my grandfather, then you know that generosity was not just something he practiced; it was who he
was. He possessed a rare, instinctual warmth that radiated outward, enveloping loved ones, passing strangers, and every living thing in his path.
Even in the midst of his own courageous struggle, he continued to carry the worries of everyone else above his own. To understand his gentle heart was to know that he would want his journey to mean something greater. We invite you to join our team to stand with us, remember his beautiful spirit, and
celebrate a remarkable life.
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