On September 26th, 2021, The 14th Annual Walk Cancer Away Festival was filled with hope and encouragement as we came together and celebrated as one with Food Trucks, Live Music, & Games! The Annual Event Raised Over $215,000! Cumulatively, we have raised over $1,269,000 directly benefitting Dr. Nancy Kemeny’s Colorectal Cancer Research Fund at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center!
This year on Sunday, September 25th, 2022 we will be back with the 15th Annual Walk Cancer Away Festival, in Bayonne, NJ at the Stephen R Gregg Park, to walk and celebrate together.
Now, more than ever, we are deeply grateful for all the support 3K Walk Cancer Away receives. Your support makes the fight against colorectal cancer possible! Let us continue to assist Dr. Kemeny and her team in moving forward with her LIFE-SAVING research!
- A Closer Look -
Walk Cancer Away began as a walk in honor of James N. Rentas. Deeply impacted with his loss due to colorectal cancer, the Rentas family came together 15 years ago with the mission to help others inflicted with the disease. Oncologist, Dr. Nancy Kemeny at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, who was the doctor treating James N. Rentas, mirrors that same goal. Her efforts and that of her team at MSKCC are focused on researching and implementing the most state of the art cancer care to overcome the disease and find a cure. Together they have made tremendous advancements over the years and have provided years of life to those facing adversity. In many cases, their continued efforts have led to full remission of the cancer in patients.
With humility and the deepest gratitude, we are thankful to all those who support and participate each year, because without you this would not be possible.
Let’s Make A Difference Together!
The Walk Cancer Away Event was formally known as the James N. Rentas Walk for Colorectal Cancer Research. We continue to celebrate the life and determination of James N. Rentas, who battled colorectal cancer for over 7 years with unfailing optimism and dignity. James felt fortunate to be in the care of an extraordinary team lead by Dr. Nancy Kemeny at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Dr. Kemeny’s expertise in developing new and improved chemotherapy regimens for colorectal cancer enabled him to enjoy his time with family and friends.
Peter Beckerman was informed by his surgeon after his Colon Cancer surgery, that his liver was covered with tumors and had less than 20 months to live. The surgeon urged Mr. Beckerman to consult with Dr. Kemeny.
Mr. Beckerman started treatment with Dr. Kemeny and received the Codman Pump as part of a clinical trial. Dr. Kemeny and her Team have been at the forefront of the utilization of the pump and they remained relentless in their pursuit of a healthy and safe cure. Gradually, over about a year, thanks to the innovative treatments, his tumors disappeared. For the last 10 years he has had no sign of cancer.
“This pump saved my life.”
Peter Beckerman
That was 12 years ago.
