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Click the link below to read Ernie's story:

erniebennett.com

"Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light." ~Norman B. Rice

My Dad, Ernie Bennett, was a shining light in this world. 'Ernie's Fight' continues. We, the family and friends, of Ernie Bennett, are fighting to cure blood cancers including Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Praying not one more family has to be affected.

How can you continue Dad's fight?

1) Donate - To The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Funds raised by teams and individual walkers provide:

* Lifesaving blood cancer research

* Free educational materials and events for patients and their families

* Local programs such as Family Support Groups and First Connection, a peer-to-peer

counseling program

* Comprehensive, personalized assistance through our Information Resource Center

2) Donate - Bone Marrow by joining the National Marrow Donor Program.

Just a simple cheek swab can save a life.

3) Donate - Blood to The Blood Alliance

Many people with blood cancers, Dad included, recieve multiple blood transfusions. Blood is needed.

4) Spread the word. Tell your friends & family about Ernie Bennett.com

5) Walk with us, Team Ernie Bennett.com. Carry an illuminated Gold balloon in memory of Ernie. It is a breathtaking sight to see the bridges of downtown Jacksonville illuminated by balloons in honor and in memory of those with blood cancers.

Please join us at

The Light The Night Walk

on November 3, 2011

The Jacksonville Landing

Festivities starting at 5:30 pm

The verse Ernie carried in his wallet:

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we DO NOT GIVE UP.” Galatians 6:9

Ernie never gave up the fight. By not giving up, together we will reap a harvet and cure blood cancers.

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!