Feb 18, 2012
I’m training to run the Flying Pig Half Marathon in Cincinnati, OH on May 6, 2012 as a member of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training to help find cures and more effective treatments for blood cancers. I'm more than half way through my training and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Like the other members of TNT, I'm raising funds to help find cures and better treatments for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma. I’m improving the quality of my life by participating and with your support, I can help improve the quality of life for patients and their families as well.
LLS has invested more than $750 million in research, approximately $72 million in fiscal year 2010 alone. Here's how your donations can help:
- $500 allows 10 patients to log on to a webcast and hear the latest information in treatment about their disease
- $200 funds one Family Support Group
- #150 allows five patients to make a First Connection with a trained peer volunteer
- $100 provides three patients access to an information teleconference
- $75 is the average cost of tissue typing to become a bone marrow donor
- $50 is the cost of a CT scan
- $40 is the cost of sending a comprehensive packet of information for children with cancer
- $35 pays for transportation expenses for a patient living in a rural area to treatment at a comprehensive cancer center
- $25 covers a single prescription co-payment
- $5 is the cost of sending a newly diagnosed patient information about their disease and how to get support.
With your generous support, we will help provide much needed support for lifesaving research and support for people battling cancer.
If you prefer to mail a check instead of donating online, please make your check payable to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and send it to me.
Deb Drummond
P.O. Box 20727
Ferndale, MI 48220
Thank you for helping The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. To read more about my TNT running journey, visit my blog. You'll be with me every step of the way on May 6th!
With Gratitude,
Deb
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.