My 2009 Fundraising Page

Welcome to my Light The Night Walk homepage!

I've been working with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and their annual Light the Night Walk for a few years now. My favorite musician of many years, and one of my idols, Andrew McMahon, was diagnosed with acute lymphatic leukemia in May of 2005. Since, I've established a small charity project (Do Your Part Now) which sells buttons and t-shirts and benefits McMahon's Dear Jack Foundation, of which the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a primary beneficiary. I've become incredibly passionate about fighting this disease, and love to participate in the walks every year as well.

Please join me in the fight against leukemia & other blood diseases by donating anything you can, by spreading the word, or by participating in walks in your area.

Here is some more information about the walks, and the goals of the Light the Night and the society. Thanks so much!

Katy

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. These treatments 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 quality of life.

• 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.