September is the month of National Childhood Cancer awareness. Most people are unaware of some of the shocking facts about childhood cancer (e.g., did you know that one in every 5 children do not make it? And that only 4% of federal government cancer research funding goes to children? See here for more facts).
We invite everyone to join us in bringing light to the darkness of cancer by registering to walk (it's free) and/or donating (see right hand side menu) towards our fundraising efforts in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's “Light The Night” walk. Here's how your funds get used to support cancer research and treatments.
Our life changed in an instant when our five year old daughter, Apu, was diagnosed with B-cell Acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The following months were a nightmare with intensive chemotherapy, including a series of hospitalizations, numerous chemo shots, lumbar punctures and blood transfusions (you can read about it here). Apu’s sixth birthday was in the above setting. Today, thanks to the help from doctors, friends and family, Apu is feeling better, just started going to school, and is gearing up for her seventh birthday. :)
We invite you to join our team in LLS’s annual Light The Night Walk. You can help in any way -- by registering to walk and/or by making a donation. As a token of thanks, donations more than $20 will receive the book, “How Sunshine Returned to Joyland”, which is an inspiring, adventure storybook for children featuring artwork by Apu made during her treatment.
Thank you for bringing us all closer to living in a world without blood cancers!
Team Name | Subteam | Walk Site | Date | Team Captain | City/State | |
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Brave Kids Fight Cancer | Avaya Stadium | 10/14/17 | Apu Dutta | San Jose, CA |
Paula Ross | $1,131.90 |
Vidhya Navalpakkam | $300.00 |
Apple | $220.00 |
Shiomoto Family | $100.00 |
Ravi | $50.00 |
Chotai Family | $50.00 |
Lauren Uriarte | $50.00 |
Gunjan Raisinghani | $50.00 |
Anonymous | $50.00 |
Dheeraj Thakkar | $50.00 |
Anonymous | $50.00 |
Divya Chandrasekar | $30.00 |
Nikita Chi | |
Remya Niranjan |
Need Help? Contact Light The Night byemail,or call 877-LTN-WALK
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is a global leader in the fight against cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all monetary donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by tax laws. Please check with your financial advisor if you have more questions.