Jun 01, 2013
HELP ME FIGHT CANCER! 
I have a mission to help find cures and more effective treatments for blood cancers. To accomplish that mission, I’m climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa and running in the Walt Disney World Marathon in Florida in January 2013 and also running in The Marathon de Paris in April 2013 as a member of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training. Like the other members of TNT, I will be 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.
UPDATE:
I finished the Disney World Marathon!
And also reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro!
I finished the Marathon de Paris on April 7th.
I will be signing up for my next Team In Training event shortly.
I RUN AND CLIMB IN HONOR OF
Michael Kaminski, my cousin, a survivor of Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Lowell Simpson, my friend who lost his battle to lymphoma.
Patricia Hunter, my friend who lost her battle to lymphoma.
Laura Sizemore, my sister-in-law who lost her battle to lymphoma.
Jesus Daniel Melenez, who lost his battle to Leukemia & Lymphoma.
William Gill, who lost his battle to leukemia.
Lujean Fetchenhier, honored teammate, battling leukemia.
Stephanie Hill, battling lymphoma.
Michael Tambornino, who lost his battle to lymphoma.
Loren Marshall, taken by cancer.
Marius Natale della Cioppa, my dad taken by cancer.
Tom Schlarb, my friend taken by Hodgkin's lymphoma
Keith Dennis, my cousin who lost his battle to leukemia
As you can see, too many have been lost and too many lives are being destroyed by this dreaded disease!
Please make a donation in support of my efforts with Team In Training and help advance the research for cures.
If you prefer to donate by check or money order, please make it payable to LLS and mail it to me at the following address so it will be credited to my fundraising campaign.
Caren della Cioppa, PO Box 1881, Palmer, Alaska 99645
PHOTOS FOR CANCER
I also have my nature & travel photos for sale on my websites Habataku and Red Bubble. 100% of the price of the photos will go directly to my Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team In Training fund.
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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.