As many of you who visit this page know, I am a lymphoma survivor. In January of 2013, after an overdue physical and being short of breath often, I was hospitalized with severe anemia. After a bone marrow biopsy (not fun), the hematologist/oncologist treating me diagnosed Non Hodgkin follicular lymphoma. After a meeting the the family and doctor, I started treatment with two medications, one of which, Rituxan, was relatively new and not covered on my insurance. LLS paid for the first two doses by which time I learned that my insurance would cover the medication if we had it shipped to our house rather than the doctor's office. Six chemo rounds later, the doctor gave us the good news that I was in remission although he continued to follow me closely for the next year and a half. I was discharged in February of 2018. I check my blood counts every six months, and numbers are still solid. I am so very grateful to LLS for the support they have provided, and we wanted to give back by supporting LLS' work on research into new treatments for blood cancers and their support for patients with blood cancer. Please consider a donation of any amount to continue the work of this great organization. Thanks from the bottom of my heart!

Visionaries look to the future--and see infinite possibility.

They challenge the status quo--and make the impossible possible.

They boldly imagine a better world--and lead the charge to create it.

 

I am a visionary; I have a vision for a world without cancer, but I need your help! The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society was built on this same vision--of a better world--one without blood cancers. 

This year, I am proud to be participating in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Visionaries of the Year campaign as a team member, working to make the largest impact possible for LLS's mission. 

As a global leader in the fight against blood cancer, LLS:

• Funds cutting-edge research leading to breakthroughs in immunotherapy, genomics, and personalized medicine that are improving and saving the lives of patients.
• Provides free education and support for blood cancer patients and families, including personalized, one-on-one support, assistance with identifying and enrolling in clinical trials, and more.
• Mobilizes thousands of advocates to drive policy changes that accelerate the development of new cancer treatments and break down barriers to care. 

Please consider supporting this organization by making a contribution to my campaign, and by sharing the link to my page with your network. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax-deductible. For more information on LLS, please visit www.LLS.org 

On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, thank you for your support.