last night we were in California for the Leukemia and lymphoma society's light the night walk. It was neat to see a bunch of people there to support the cause, and to see the people walking with white "survivor" balloons, (including my mom!)
The event last night raised over $40,000!
One thing I think I am going to sign up for now is the Team in Training. It is a team you are a part of that trains you to run/walk a marathon or half marathon, (which is what I would do... it is 13.1 miles.) I think it would be really good for me to help motivate me more to lose weight and get in shape. =) The marathon I would aim for would be next June in Seattle. You have to raise enough money to cover your expenses plus like 3 times that for the charity. (so like if my expenses were $500, I would have to raise $2000)
So yeah, I am waiting to get some information back from someone, I know there are meetings in Reno, so that is where I would go. I think it will be fun!
Showing posts with label leukemia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label leukemia. Show all posts
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
It's coming up! Please support me!
I don't ask a lot of my friends as far as fund raising goes, but as a family who has dealt with leukemia, It is a cause that is close to my heart. Sept. 20th is the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk.
I am walking to Honor my mom, Vicki, who beat leukemia, and my cousin Nikki, who is battling it. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) funds lifesaving cancer research that has contributed to major advances in the treatment of blood cancers and many other types of cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and stem cell transplants, that have helped patients live better, longer lives. New targeted therapies that kill cancer cells without harming normal tissue are providing drugs and procedures that are improving the quality of life.
But more research is critically needed:
* Every five minutes someone is diagnosed with blood cancer. Every 10 minutes, someone dies.
* Leukemia causes more deaths among children than any other cancer.
* Nearly 20,000 Americans died from lymphoma in 2007.
* The survival rate for myeloma is just 34 percent.
Please make a donation to support my participation in the Light The Night Walk and help save lives. Be sure to check my Web site frequently to see my progress, and thanks for your support!
To Donate, CLICK HERE,
I am walking to Honor my mom, Vicki, who beat leukemia, and my cousin Nikki, who is battling it. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) funds lifesaving cancer research that has contributed to major advances in the treatment of blood cancers and many other types of cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and stem cell transplants, that have helped patients live better, longer lives. New targeted therapies that kill cancer cells without harming normal tissue are providing drugs and procedures that are improving the quality of life.
But more research is critically needed:
* Every five minutes someone is diagnosed with blood cancer. Every 10 minutes, someone dies.
* Leukemia causes more deaths among children than any other cancer.
* Nearly 20,000 Americans died from lymphoma in 2007.
* The survival rate for myeloma is just 34 percent.
Please make a donation to support my participation in the Light The Night Walk and help save lives. Be sure to check my Web site frequently to see my progress, and thanks for your support!
To Donate, CLICK HERE,
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Do something great!
I have been aware of bone marrow donation for some time, but always thought that to be tested or donate would hurt really bad, or wasn't usually done unless you were family. I was basically just misinformed.
I recently read This Post on the CF husband site that was encouraging people to register for the National Bone Marrow Registry. I never knew it existed!
Well, this month, In honor of Mother's day, from May 5-19, They are offering free registration. It is usually around $55. This covers the cost of the kit, which they can mail to you, and all you have to do is swab the inside of your cheeks with some q-tips. =) There is tons of info on the site, and I would urge you to consider registering to be a donor. You may never get a call, but if you do, you may have the opportunity to save someones life!
As many of you know, Leukemia, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma society is near to my heart because of my mom. She has Leukemia, and although she is "in remission" If she stops taking her medication, or some other things, it could come back full force.
If you don't want to become a donor, consider donating money to either the Bone marrow transplant registry, or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. (There is a link in my sidebar for the walk I am participating in)
You can do something great! so why not do it? =)
Click Here to Join!
I recently read This Post on the CF husband site that was encouraging people to register for the National Bone Marrow Registry. I never knew it existed!
Well, this month, In honor of Mother's day, from May 5-19, They are offering free registration. It is usually around $55. This covers the cost of the kit, which they can mail to you, and all you have to do is swab the inside of your cheeks with some q-tips. =) There is tons of info on the site, and I would urge you to consider registering to be a donor. You may never get a call, but if you do, you may have the opportunity to save someones life!
As many of you know, Leukemia, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma society is near to my heart because of my mom. She has Leukemia, and although she is "in remission" If she stops taking her medication, or some other things, it could come back full force.
If you don't want to become a donor, consider donating money to either the Bone marrow transplant registry, or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. (There is a link in my sidebar for the walk I am participating in)
You can do something great! so why not do it? =)
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Light The Night Walk
I recently Registered for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk Taking place Sept. 30, 2008. I am participating in this event in Honor of my mom, Vicki, who beat Leukemia, and my Cousin Nikki, who is Battling it.
My Personal goal is to raise at least $200 for the society to help find a cure for Leukemia, and my team Goal is $2000.
Here is where you come in! I would love it if you would join my team and help me raise this money, and have fun at the walk with us. (Don’t worry, it isn’t a marathon or anything, just a short causal walk.) It is on Sept. 20, 2008 at the University of the Pacific in Stockton. If you would like to join my team, Click Here!
If you can’t participate, but would like to donate, any amount would be greatly appreciated! You can Click Here to go to my personal fundraising page.
Thanks to everyone, whether you decide to participate, donate, or even if you can’t right now. If you know of anyone who you think might like to participate, feel free to pass this email along!
Thanks!
My Personal goal is to raise at least $200 for the society to help find a cure for Leukemia, and my team Goal is $2000.
Here is where you come in! I would love it if you would join my team and help me raise this money, and have fun at the walk with us. (Don’t worry, it isn’t a marathon or anything, just a short causal walk.) It is on Sept. 20, 2008 at the University of the Pacific in Stockton. If you would like to join my team, Click Here!
If you can’t participate, but would like to donate, any amount would be greatly appreciated! You can Click Here to go to my personal fundraising page.
Thanks to everyone, whether you decide to participate, donate, or even if you can’t right now. If you know of anyone who you think might like to participate, feel free to pass this email along!
Thanks!
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