My Fundraising Page

Welcome to my Light The Night Walk homepage.

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.

On September 23rd, Rick, Clayton, my Mom & I will take to the streets again to walk in memory of my Dad who lost his battle with Multiple Myeloma on December 19, 2007. As we walk for my Dad, this year we also walk in memory of Carol's sister Lynn who just lost her battle as well as our friends Cathy McLaughlin & Sue Bettale who both lost their battles last year & left us far too soon.

Since 2005 our team has raised over $40,000 for blood cancer research & patient services. I hope you will help us reach our goal again this year. Come walk with us as we remember our friends & loved ones who have fought the battle & we raise funds to help find a cure.

With your donations in St. Louis The Gateway Chapter has contributed $185,000 in finacial aid to patients, provided co-pay assistance of $444,000. They serve over 4,750 patients with finacial support, education & support groups & provide school curriculum/orientation for children transitioning back to the classroom in over 500 schools.

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!