She's at it again!!
I have once again decided to take another challenge on June 6, 2004. I know what you are all thinking..."Now what's she doing?!" I have chosen to do the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program. In doing so, I have committed to run a marathon and raise $4,000.00 for leukemia research, patient aid and community outreach programs. I will be motivated every step (all 26.2 miles!) by knowing that this challenge pales in comparison to the thousands of people who face a diagnosis or live with Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, or Hodgkin's disease. Just know that I only get involved in things that I truly believe in!
The motivation behind my training is Francesca Ann Mollo. Francesca is four years old and was diagnosed on January 21, 2003 with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She enjoys dance class and she loves to sing, color and cut things out. She loves watching TV and videos, especially her favorites Sponge Bob, Dora the Explorer and all of the Disney Princesses. Francesca is an amazing little girl, you can learn more about her by visiting her website at: www.caringbridge.org\ny\francescamollo. The thought of giving Francesca, and others like her, a chance at survival is truly insperational.
Leukemia,Lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and Myeloma are cancers that affect the blood forming and infection fighting organs including the bone marrow, lymph nodes, and spleen. They appear as uncontrolled abnormal multiplication of abnormal blood cells. Last year, blood related cancer struck more than 100,000 Americans and more than 57,000 fell victims to the diseases. Leukemia is the number one disease killer of children, but it affects many more adults than children. While the cause of these cancers remains unknown, steady advances in research and treatment bring us closer to cures everyday.
Forty years ago, there was no effective treatment for leukemia. Thanks in part to research funded by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the survival rate for the most common form of childhood leukemia has improved from 4 percent in 1960 to 80 percent today. Patients with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma currently have an overally survival rate of over 40 percent.
Leukemia and lymphoma research has even lead to potential cures for other forms of cancer. Bone marrow transplantation and chemotherapy-the backbone for treatment of most forms of cancer-stemmed from leukemia research. Your help is needed to ensure that this progress continues, so I ask you to join me in becoming part of the "team" that will find a cure for this deadly disease!
Please support me in this program by contributing to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Whatever you contribute matters-it all adds up!!
The motivation behind my training is Francesca Ann Mollo. Francesca is four years old and was diagnosed on January 21, 2003 with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She enjoys dance class and she loves to sing, color and cut things out. She loves watching TV and videos, especially her favorites Sponge Bob, Dora the Explorer and all of the Disney Princesses. Francesca is an amazing little girl, you can learn more about her by visiting her website at: www.caringbridge.org\ny\francescamollo. The thought of giving Francesca, and others like her, a chance at survival is truly insperational.
Leukemia,Lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and Myeloma are cancers that affect the blood forming and infection fighting organs including the bone marrow, lymph nodes, and spleen. They appear as uncontrolled abnormal multiplication of abnormal blood cells. Last year, blood related cancer struck more than 100,000 Americans and more than 57,000 fell victims to the diseases. Leukemia is the number one disease killer of children, but it affects many more adults than children. While the cause of these cancers remains unknown, steady advances in research and treatment bring us closer to cures everyday.
Forty years ago, there was no effective treatment for leukemia. Thanks in part to research funded by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the survival rate for the most common form of childhood leukemia has improved from 4 percent in 1960 to 80 percent today. Patients with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma currently have an overally survival rate of over 40 percent.
Leukemia and lymphoma research has even lead to potential cures for other forms of cancer. Bone marrow transplantation and chemotherapy-the backbone for treatment of most forms of cancer-stemmed from leukemia research. Your help is needed to ensure that this progress continues, so I ask you to join me in becoming part of the "team" that will find a cure for this deadly disease!
Please support me in this program by contributing to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Whatever you contribute matters-it all adds up!!