In
2012, I did the Big Climb in Seattle to raise money for the LLS. It was
only a year after my Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis and it was a
celebratory milestone for me. In 2006, I also did the Big Climb, knowing
nothing about Myeloma but knowing I wanted to raise funds for a cancer
organization. In May of this year, I'll reach 11 years since my
diagnosis. Myeloma is incurable, so I'm still doing treatment. For me
and countless other blood cancer patients, the LLS is an invaluable
partner in the cancer journey. They offer insurance and prescription
financial assistance. They provide support to newly diagnosed patients
via their First Connection program, which I volunteer for, knowing how
scary the words "you have cancer" are. They fund research, have
education programs and the list goes on. This is why I am raising funds
for the LLS. This year's event is virtual, nonetheless on May 14 I'll be
climbing over 1,500 steps in a parking structure, raising funds for the
LLS and celebrating my 11 year cancerversary.
Please
join me in supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) by
making a donation to my fundraising campaign. Thanks to your support, my
efforts, will help fund the therapies and treatments and help save
lives today.
LLS's
continued advancements over the years, are responsible for the blood
cancer survival rate doubling and tripling; in some cases, the survival
rate has even quadrupled.
And
many LLS supported therapies not only help blood cancer patients but
are now used to treat patients with rare forms of stomach and skin
cancers. They're even being tested in clinical trials for patients with a
range of cancers including lung, brain, breast, pancreatic and prostate
cancers. LLS funded drugs are now being tested for patients with other
non-cancerous diseases like Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple
Sclerosis.We really are changing the face of blood cancer!
All
donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. They'll not
only support LLS research but patient services, advocacy, public and
professional education, and community services as well.
Please visit my Web site often and bring friends who would also like to donate!
On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere I thank you for your support!
For more information about LLS, please visit lls.org
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