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In Memory of Margery Ablon
Sep 22, 2010 by Lance Meyerowich


I have participated in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual Light the Night Walk for the past 9 years. The experience was completely different last year, when for the first time, I walked as a lymphoma survivor.


As I picked up my white “survivor” balloon after years of carrying a red “supporter” one, I was overcome with emotion. Up until that very moment, the events of that previous year had been surreal. But the winks and “thumbs up” from others carrying white balloons and the “high fives” from those carrying red ones made it all finally hit me. I was no longer a bystander; I was a part of this community. It was a cold, rainy, miserable night on the Brooklyn Bridge, but I walked in great spirits. Surrounded by my family and friends, we walked together in our bright, yellow Lymphomaniac shirts and I was thankful and full of joy, just to be alive.


Over the past year, we’ve seen new friends diagnosed with cancer and others who have lost their fights. This year we are walking to remember our friend, Margery Ablon, who recently lost her battle with lymphoma and melanoma. Though I had heard stories about Marge from her children for years, we finally met after my diagnosis in 2008. We became instant friends and I was motivated throughout my 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 I 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 I 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 me 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,

Lance



You can join our team or make a donation by clicking on the following link:

WWW.THELYMPHOMANIACS.COM


Please don’t forget corporate matching!(for GS employees, LLS ID # is 20240)


If you would like to send a check, please send to:

Michele Zellers

Senior Campaign Director, Light The Night

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, NYC Chapter

475 Park Avenue South, 8th Floor

New York, NY 10016

make check payable to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, NYC Chapter

In memo field: Lance Meyerowich LTN

We are currently in first place, let’s keep it that way:

http://www.lightthenight.org/nyc/localchapter/top_fundraisers


Please watch the following video of last year’s walk.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs7HMd6_1BI


Please look for the Lymphomaniacs on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Lymphomaniacs/145388275474028


The Lymphomaniacs ring the Opening Bell at the NYSE after the 2009 LTN Walk

http://www.nyse.com/events/1255602498965.html


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Team Name Subteam Walk Site Date Team Captain City/State  
The Lymphomaniacs   Brooklyn Bridge 10/14/10 Lance Meyerowich New York, NY  

Supporter's Comments

  •  
    "many thanks to lance meyerowich for all his efforts"
     

    gregory prime

    Mon Oct 04 04:05:20 EDT 2010

  •  
    "Such a great cause. We are proud to be a part of it..."
     

    Davis Family

    Wed Oct 06 01:05:47 EDT 2010

  •  
    "Lance, great clip on FOX news. Keep up the good work."
     

    JACK & RHONA KAYE

    Fri Oct 08 12:22:38 EDT 2010

  •  
    "With love from Maryann and Mitch Protass"
     

    Maryann & Mitch Protass

    Sun Oct 10 07:58:29 EDT 2010

  •  
    "I hope you reach your goal, sorry i can't join you for the walk this year!!"
     

    Bruce Naman

    Tue Oct 12 06:27:30 EDT 2010

  •  
    "We are so proud to walk with the Lymphomaniacs. Go Monkey Butt!"
     

    The Boal Family

    Wed Oct 13 12:34:50 EDT 2010

  •  
    "better late than never. "
     

    mark tolette

    Mon Oct 18 12:06:59 EDT 2010

Team Fundraising Total

Goal: $200,000.00
 
122 %
Donations: $243,452.00

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We are sorry donations are no longer being accepted for this team for this event.

In Memory of

Margery Ablon

Thanks To

Susan & Ken Weiller  
Sharon Mendelson  
KEvin Dommenge  
robert selzer  
mark tolette  
brandon berman  
Andrew Darcy  
Kathryn Sweeney  
Dan Stratemeier  
martin vulliez  
David Orloff  
Tatiana Kotchoubey  
shannon poser  
Myra Friedman  
Shari Noonan  
Amy & David Chasen  
Sheilah Crowley  
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lisa mantil  
stephen maresco  
Jill Weiss  
Philippa & Howard Polskin  
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andrew berman  
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Kristen Goldman  
Stuart Goldstein  
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Castel Ortiz  
Bruce Naman  
Ariana Brown  
Susan Neill  
Scott Molin  
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Selquist Family  
Mary Lane  
Derek Faktor  
Darryl Straka  
Scott Broder  
Greg Reposa  
Tracy Caliendo  
Kathy Bransford  
Richard Suth  
peter schwartz  
Maryann & Mitch Protass  
JACK & RHONA KAYE  
David Thomas  
Jean Chick  
Steven Spencer  
Davis Family  
Robert & Veronica Davis  
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michael daum  
Cyril Goddeeris  
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Elizabeth Mann  
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john Mulligan  
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Marc Sholinsky  
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Thomas P Lofredo  
Jamie Sutherland  
The Weiner Family  
Steven Stein  
Edward Dominguez  
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Carolyn Skiffington  
Ed Carroll  
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Sarah Sobel  
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Patrick Fixter  
Adam Korn  
Stacy Selig  
Marisol Bajana  
donna low  
Cory Laing  
Mark Doskow  
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mark wilson  
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Michele Docharty  
Lawrence Grassi  
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Danielle Johnson  
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Marc Rothenberg  
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Thomas Martin  
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adam blackman  
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Ellen Duggan  
marie keenan  
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Michael Rems  
Amy Goldstein  
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Joseph Moleti  
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