Welcome to Jeff and Elissa's "Light The Night Walk" homepage.

On Saturday, September 12, 2009, my boyfriend (Jeff) and I were among the 375 couples who participated in the Michael C. Fina "Diamond Dash: Dash for a Diamond & a Cure!" By participating in this event, we not only had the opportunity to win a diamond ring, but also to help raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Manhattan Light The Night Walk, that will be held October 15. Although Jeff and I came in 5th place, we had an amazing time not only "dashing" around the city but also raising money for the foundation. Thank you to all those who supported us and made a contribution to the charity! Although we've already reached our fundraising goal, we'd like to continue raising as much money as possible. Please help us by making a donation to this important cause. Every penny can help save lives. Read the following description below to learn more about the Light The Night Walk and The Leaukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Thank you for your generosity!

With love,

Elissa & Jeff

P.S. To see more photos from the Dash, check out Kristin Reimer's "Photomuse" blog. http://www.photomuse.com/blog/

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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.