Welcome to my Light The Night Walk homepage.

Unfortunately, our family knows all too well the impact Leukemia has on not just the patient but the whole family. My 13 year old daughter, Savannah, was diagnosed Feb/Mar '08. More than anything, I would love to see that no family has to endure what our family has been through in the last 19 months....with 12 more months to go. Help us find a CURE!!!!

Savannah's Journey:

# of Surgeries - 4

# of ER Visits - 4

# of Bone Marrows - 6

# Lbs lost due to chemo - 20

# of Spinal Taps - 22

# of Pints of Blood/Blood Products Needed - 27

# of Nights in the Hospital - 61

# of Months in Chemo - 19 down with 12 to go!

Medical Costs to Date - Over $250,000

GOAL of Being Cancer Free - Priceless

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. 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!