Stephanie Maltese

Long Island Walk

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

Pancreatic Cancer Walk 2026

Monday 3rd Aug

My mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, a devastating disease, and fought with incredible courage for a year. She never stopped fighting, never gave up, and showed more strength than I ever thought possible. Through every treatment, every setback, and every difficult day, she faced it with courage, resilience, and determination. She was a true fighter until the very end.


Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, with a five-year survival rate of just 13%. When the Lustgarten Foundation was founded, that number was only 4%. While 13% is still too low, it represents lives saved because of research, innovation, and people who refused to give up. Researchers are making advances in earlier detection, therapies, and new treatments aimed at the KRAS mutation found in most pancreatic cancers. These breakthroughs are giving families hope that simply didn't exist years ago, and some new therapies are already showing the potential to significantly extend survival for patients with this advanced disease.


On Sunday, October 4th, I'll be walking for the 3rd year, in support of the Lustgarten Foundation to help raise money for pancreatic cancer research.

I'm walking in my mom's memory and for every family that has been affected by pancreatic cancer. If you're able, I would be incredibly grateful for any donation, no matter the size. Every dollar helps fund lifesaving research and brings us closer to a future where no one has to lose someone they love to this disease.


Thank you for helping me honor my mom's memory.💜

Thank You to My Donors

$270

Imparato Family

$250

Sean, Lynne, Gwen, & Sabrina + Paul & Carol

$220

Sue And Bob Curran

I miss my friend!!💔 sorry I can’t be with you we have a wedding in Baltimore. Love you!

$220

Sharon Cohany And Glen Richardson

Live from Sharon and Glen

$201

Daniel Klein

$111.25

Christina Gutierrez

$111.25

Elodie & Luke

$111.25

Jordan Benjamin

$111.25

Matthew Benjamin

$111.25

Madeline & Mitch

$111.25

Robyn Bergman

$111.25

Jill And Jim Garfinkel

$111.25

Rosemarie Maltese

$111.25

Carol & Richard Eidler

$111.25

Judy Proscia

We are sorry we can’t join you for the walk. Sending love to all. Judy and Vito

$111.25

Linda And Howard Hoeberlein

It is an honor to remember Fran and donate in her memory to such a great cause. With much love, Linda and Howard

$108.85

Stephanie Maltese

$100

Ashley Dell

Much love from Nicky and Ashley and the kids.

$100

Rabbi Jay Weinstein

$100

Roxas Fam

$100

Charlie Mathes

$87.10

Nurit Milstein

❤️❤️

$72

Cliff & Elyse Locks

Dear Benjamin Family, In your hearts forever more~May this walk find the cure! 💝🙏💝🙏💝🙏 Love, Cliff & Elyse Locks

$57.38

Joyce Covelli

$57.38

Anonymous

$57.38

Beth Markowitz

Always thinking of the Benjamins

$57.38

The Brusca’s

$57.38

Jennifer Krekel

Love you my Steph. Always thinking of you and mom ❤️❤️

$57.38

The Pagnotta Family

❤️❤️

$57.38

Ken & Danielle Coumou

$57.38

The Lantry Family

$57.38

Eichinger Family

Forever remembering your beautiful mom 💗

$50

Lisa Knudsen

💜💜💜

$50

Melissa Wohl

$50

Nicole Interligi

$50

Bryan And Jackie Milano

$50

David And Nancy Eackloff

$50

Jackie Dederick

Love you and miss your mom so much 😘

$28.88

The Aronson Family

$28.28

Rachel Opland

$25

Jess Z.

$25

Donna & Chris Fiore

💜💜💜

$25

Holly Narell

Thinking of you, my friend🩷

$25

Andrea Moullin-heddle

Your mom will be walking right beside you. I still think of your mom every time I step onto a tennis court. ❤️🦋

$25

Danielle Spiegel

💜

$10

Sam Vedral

❤️❤️