A Charity Website Supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

I’d like to say “Thank you” in advance for supporting me in the 2011 Man of the Year Campaign to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The LLS is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. There are an estimated 957,902 people in the US that are living with one of these diseases. Together, we can help find cures and improve the lives of those affected. Please support my challenge to raise $50,000 in honor of my mother, who passed away from Lymphoma in 1998.  There are several ways you can help!

The website, “Give So They Can Live.” has been created to increase local awareness of the children, right here in the Tampa Bay area, who are struggling daily to survive as they fight some of the most devastating blood cancer diseases – Leukemia and Lymphoma.  

Martin Schwartz and his team have seen first hand the effects of this disease on children and adults and have committed to helping raise funds to combat this terrible cancer, while helping to make the lives of the families involved, just a little bit easier.  

You have made the right choice by taking a look at what we are about, now make the choice to, “Give So They Can Live” by simply clicking on the donate button at the right side of this page!  THANK YOU!      

So What is this, “Man & Woman of the Year,” contest all about? Each year, in communities across the country, dynamic, passionate candidates engage in a spirited competition to earn The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Man & Woman of the Year” titles, by raising funds for blood cancer research. The candidates compete in honor of children who are local blood cancer survivors, the Boy & Girl of the Year. Every dollar counts as one vote, and the titles are awarded to the man and woman with the most votes at the end of ten weeks; the top local fundraisers in the country win the national titles. Man & Woman candidates are goal-oriented and compassionate. Their relentless efforts are focused on making life better for hundreds of thousands of patients battling blood cancers: leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

Funds raised by Man & Woman of the Year participants are used for:

• Lifesaving blood cancer research
• Financial assistance to cover patient expenses for transportation, medication and testing
• Free educational materials and events for patients and their families
• Local programs such as Family Support Groups and First Connection, a peer-to-peer counseling program
• Comprehensive, personalized assistance through our Information Resource Center

For More information about Leukemia and Lymphoma check out: www.lls.org 

MISSION

Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. 

GOALS

Significantly accelerate scientific advances to treat, diagnose and prevent leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and Hodgkin’s disease. Reach all patients at the time of diagnosis and make a significant difference in the lives of our patients and their families. 

STRATEGIES Generate public awareness, attract adn develop professional and volunteer resources and raise the funds necessary to accelerate outpatient programs and achieve our mission. Support the best researchers investigating the causes, treatment and cures for leukemia and its related cancers. Advocate for government research funding and public policy to benefit our patients and their families. Provide support programs for patients and their families and assistance to help them meet the costs of treatment Serve the community through information, referral and education programs. Educate health professionals about the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment. 

For More Information visit: www.lls.org