My Fundraising Page

Welcome to my Light The Night Walk homepage.

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.

Like most families today, ours has suffered with the impact of unexpected and thoroughly terifying bouts with cancer. Two of our daughters have had to deal with it at a young age when they ought to have only been experiencing the normal ups and downs of marriage and family. Thank God, both are survivors thanks in large part to the advances in treatment programs and the skill of dedicated medical staff. Still, this disease has not been defeated and it continues to affect individuals and families every day. Those of us who have been on the sidelines while our loved ones struggle can actually do something to help - and that is to help raise funds to support the researchers working to unravel the mystery of cancer. That is why Karin and I will be walking with Linsey on October 10th and why we are asking for your support. Thank You!

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!