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"WHO WILL WALK FOR US"?

WALK FOR TAMAR

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.

In 2003, Tamar was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. Tamar's first reaction was shock and disbelief. Once the shock wore off she decided to turn her condition into something that would change her life and the lives of other's for the better.

Tamar's life exemplified strength, courage and compassion, whose battles against non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was fought like a soldier, warrior and champion. Tamar brought this disease to the forefront of her family and friends minds. She never lost her faith, grace or beauty. "Who will walk for us?" a question Tamar would often ask is quoted in "TurningHeads" by Jackson Hunsicker, a book designed to empower women undergoing chemotherapy to appreciate and accept their beautiful baldness. Visit our web site at: http://www.tamarbolt.org

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.

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!