New York 5k Walk for Hope to Raise Mesothelioma Research Funds

Belluck & Fox joins New York City and Long Island mesothelioma victims in their fight against mesothelioma in the Fifth Annual 5k Walk for Hope to be held Sunday, April 18 at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York.

Janice Malkotsis, who lost her father to mesothelioma, organized the event as “a charitable walk in the memory of our fathers and all others who have succumbed to mesothelioma.”

Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive form of cancer primarily caused by exposure to airborne asbestos fibers. Close to 3,000 Americans are diagnosed with the cancer yearly. Most cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed 30 years or more after exposure, with the latency period sometimes as long as 50 years. There is no known cure for the disease.

Janice promised her father that she would educate people about the dangers of asbestos and mesothelioma. She has partnered with Erica Iacono, whose father also died from mesothelioma, to raise awareness for the deadly disease. Over the last four years they have raised over $50,000 with a goal of $25,000 for this year’s event. Belluck & Fox , a nationally recognized law firm with attorneys who represent individuals with asbestos and mesothelioma claims, supports the event.

All proceeds from the event will go to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports awareness and research of mesothelioma. Donations are welcome from those who will not be able to participate but still want to support the cause. Donations can be given online.