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VANESSA ESPONDA

Long Island Walk

I'm fundraising for my beloved father Anthony Esponda

My wonderful & amazing father, Anthony Esponda, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer on May 17, 2024. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was set to retire on August 2024, after working for Local 3 for over 40 years. We didn't know it at the time but he unfortunately had a very rare and aggressive type of pancreatic cancer -Neuroendocrine Carcinoma.  Despite the horrific news, everyone around him remained hopeful and steadfast in finding supportive avenues. He fought extremely hard for a short two months and though we wish he had much much longer, we are thankful that he didn't have to suffer for long.  It has been the hardest thing we have ever had to go through as a family. He was filled with so much love and light. He loved to listen to salsa music, play the congos, dance and spend quality time with his loved ones. We miss him tremendously and there is truly not a day that goes by in which we don't miss him or wish we could hear his voice or see his infectious smile.  We have vowed to keep his memory and spirit alive! By supporting movements, research and foundations like Lustgarten we are continuing to fight the fight, in honor of him. We ask that you support us by joining us for this walk to help raise awareness and funds  for crucial research.  We pray that more advances can be made in the fight against pancreatic cancer so we can one day live in a world without this dreadful disease that takes far too many amazing people from us and affects countless lives.   
I love you so much daddy. May you rest in paradise. Until we meet again.

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.

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Thank You to My Donors

$250

Cls

$105.50

Philippine Bowling Club

Please accept our club's support in making a meaningful difference in the lives of so many.

$105.50

Jason Lindo

Forever in our hearts, we love you and we miss you Tony 💜

$105.50

Vanessa Esponda

$78.38

Chris And Bianca

We love and miss you Tony! Craving your chili and all your yummy dishes!

$78.38

Ky Samparani

$63.30

Vanessa Bueno

May your dad shine his light brightly on you all this Sunday! 🤍 sending lots of love, xo

$52.75

Alicia Sikora-mendez

In memory of your wonderful daddy, and mine, who lost their battles with this terrible disease❤️ Keeping you in my prayers, love you Nessy!

$52.75

Anonymous

For Tony <3

$52.75

Jc And Rosalie Lindo

$52.75

Marvin Dubon

Tony siempre estará en mis oraciones Tony will always be in my prayers

$51

Zandaly Guzman

Love you all so much!

$51

Mannix Cruz

$50

Anonymous

$50

Marina Panagiotopoulos

Sending love always ❤️

$31.65

Breeze D

$26.88

Jasmine Cardenas

Thinking about you my love! Sending prayers to you and your family.

$26.38

Chrisleidy Dulin

You and your family are in my prayers 🤍

$26.38

Lindo/montes Family

Sending love to you and the family! ❤️ Ate Tin & Family

$26.38

Alejandra Castano

$26.38

Dita

$26.38

Ivan

💜🕊️

$26.38

Destiny Jaquez

$25

Daniele Yudt

I’m so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Praying for you and your whole family. May God give you all the comfort and strength you need during this difficult time.

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