On October 5, 2017, I participated in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Event in Manhattan, for the fourth year. Patients and survivors like me carried white lanterns during the evening, and I was honored to lead them all into the Survivors Circle, a powerful tribute where we celebrated our fight by raising our lights high to inspire those in treatment and cheer on everyone who beat blood cancer. Thanks to the generosity of everyone who has given, my team and I have raised $2,250 so far this year, and over $17,000 since I started participating.
Each person who has donated is a lifesaver, no matter the amount of their gift. To put it in context, $15,000 can fund:
- 3 months of studies of a patient’s response to a new therapy being tested. (Cost: $5000/month)
- Almost two years of general lab supplies to help LLS-funded researchers conduct laboratory work needed for life-saving treatments. (Cost: $150/week)
- Nearly one year of important one-on-one and group support for families dealing with the challenges of blood cancer treatment. (Cost: $300/week)
Donations can be made through the end of the year if you haven’t given, yet, and still want to. Click this link to go to my fundraising page and make your gift quickly and securely.
Thanks to everyone for your continued support. When we walk, cancer runs.