Charlie lost his battle with Leukemia only 1 year ago, but it seems like forever. He fought hard for 2 years and now it's our turn to fight to find a cure for blood cancer.

Throughout his 2 years of treatment, my dad was able to participate in the trials of new and very advanced forms of treating Leukemia. These trial programs and new forms of treating blood cancer are the result of the significant funding by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

2010 is our family's 4th year participating in Light-the-Night and we are more dedicated than ever! Since we began in 2007, we have brought more than $400,000 to LLS as a result of the generous contributions and support from our friends, family, employees and business partners.

Please help us reach our team goal of $100,000 in 2010!

Below are more details about LLS and Light-the-Night.

THANK YOU

~Mike, Danie, Samantha, and Jason

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!