This year, I'm walking for my husband, Lance, and my brother, Bobby - both non-hodgkins lymphoma survivors. Both have shown me that with great emotional strength, determination and courage we can get through difficult times.

Over the past year, we’ve seen new friends diagnosed with cancer and others who have lost their fights. This year Lance and I are also walking to remember our friend, Margery Ablon, who recently lost her battle with lymphoma and melanoma. Though we had heard stories about Marge from her children for years, we finally met after Lance's diagnosis in 2008. We became instant friends and Lance was motivated throughout his own treatment by her courage, optimism and sense of humor. She walked as a fellow Lymphomaniac at the 2009 LTN walk and also rang the opening bell with us at the NYSE (see link below). She will be in our thoughts as we walk this year.

Last year with your help, the Lymphomaniacs raised over $135,000. We were proud to be named the #2 Friends and Family Team and Lance was honored to be named the #1 Individual fundraiser in both the US and Canada.

This was an amazing accomplishment, but not one to just sit back and admire… Our fight is far from over.

Many blood cancers, including the form Lance and Bobby have, are incurable. Though there have been enormous medical advances over the past 10 years, there is still no cure. The Lymphomaniacs won’t give up our fight until patients and their families can live without the fear of recurrence and precious lives are no longer lost to cancer.

This year, the Lymphomaniacs have ambitiously committed to raising $200,000. Please help us reach our goal by joining our team or making a donation. Every contribution counts and every dollar saves lives. The support from family and friends is what empowers people like Lance and Bobby to face this disease.

Thank you for your continued support and generous spirit! I hope you know how much it means to me, my family, and the entire Leukemia and Lymphoma community.

Warm regards,

Julie