This October we will be running a marathon to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Running 26.2 miles may seem like an insane idea. Actually, it is a really insane idea, but we do it for a great cause. We run for those who are running a marathon themselves, a marathon against cancer. We run to represent the strength and courage it takes to wakeup everyday and fight with all you have so cancer doesn't win.
I am running in honor of my dad. Seven months ago he was diagnosed with a very rare form of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. His type of cancer is extremely aggressive so we had to act fast. He immediately began a very strong treatment regiment in New York City at a cancer research hospital. Luckily, the doctor's at this hospital are the best of the best and have had experience treating the type of cancer my dad has. While researching the hospital myself, I first learned of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) and how much they help with cancer research and patient services. LLS works closely with hospitals to fund clinical trials and various research initiatives to find cures. LLS also works closely with the patients themselves, helping them with medical expenses and hosting caretaker support meetings. My family experience this firsthand and it was nice having the support in such an uncertain time.
The funding for research and patient services comes from people like you and I. We run to raise money for the cancer patients worldwide in hopes of eradicating this awful disease. You don't have to run. That is what we are here for. We are doing the hard part. You have the easy part. Please come and support our cause, have a great time doing so, and in return you will be making a difference in the future of cancer. If my dad had been diagnosed just ten years ago, there wouldn't have been anything the doctors could have done, but thanks to research efforts by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society my dad is now in remission. LLS gives hope in the form of treatment. Please, help us give hope to cancer patients.
Thank you,
Meg
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