My Fundraising Page

Hello everyone,

My family is participating in the Light the Night Walk on October 9, 2010, at Centennial Olympic Park to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We are walking in honor of my friend, John Westmoreland, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in February of this year. We have watched John and his family battle cancer for the last 6 months. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society made John's treatment possible. We are also walking in memory of Garner's uncle, Jim Garner. Jim lost the battle to lymphoma. It is through our support that the LLS will continue to help those who are suffering get the most up-to-date treatments as well as find an appropriate cure so others will not have to suffer.

All donations to LLS are put to work to battle cancer. The research done by LLS benefits all types of cancer research, not just leukemia and lymphoma. You are welcome to walk with us, make a donation or pray for our team. You may also buy an awesome "stick it 2 cancer" t-shirt at www.stickit2cancer.com.

I thank God every day that I have a happy, healthy family.

Thank you in advance,

Amy

About Light the Night:

Light The Night Walk is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's evening walk and fundraising event. It is the nation's night to pay tribute and bring hope to thousands of people battling blood cancers and to commemorate loved ones lost.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) funds lifesaving research that has contributed to major advances in the treatment of blood cancers and treatments for other types of cancer, such as chemotherapy and stem cell transplants. New targeted therapies that kill cancer cells without harming normal tissue are providing drugs and procedures that are improving quality of life.

In fact, in 2009 alone, LLS researchers were conducting more than 90 clinical trials, a critical step in the development of new treatments and cures that will help patients live better, longer lives.

• A donation of $25 provides patients and their loved ones with FREE booklets that contain up-to-date information on their disease and help them make informed decisions about their treatment options.
• A donation of $50 makes possible a Family Support group with a trained facilitator where comfort can be found and experiences can be shared among patients and family members.
• A donation of $100 helps supply laboratory researchers with supplies and materials critical to carrying out their search for cures.
• A donation of $1,000 makes possible one- on-one conversations with health care specialists who provide patients with information about their disease, treatment options, and helps prepare them with questions for their health care team.

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!