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 Nov 11 08, 17:41
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 Babylonian  Posts: 69 Joined: 24-February 05 From: Houma, LA Member No.: 101 Real Name: Leigh Ann Writer of: Poetry  |
Hi everyone
I have embarked upon a mission to help raise money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This is the worlds largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services. Their goals are to promote increased federal funding of biomedical research, and to influence health care reform issues including ready access to quality cancer care, insurance coverage of patient care, and Medicare coverage for anti-cancer drugs, just to name a few. In order to help raise funds, I am participating in a half-marathon through an organization called Team in Training. This organization exists to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Since 1988, more than 380,000 volunteer participants have helped raise more than 900 million dollars! I have 5 months to get ready for the race and let me tell you, I will need EVERY one of those months! I normally run about 4 miles, so 13.1 is not gonna be easy. Especially in March, on the oceanfront-yikes!! The core of any volunteer program is committed participants and donations. I'm hoping that some of you out there may want to make a tax deductible donation to help find a cure. I've met some of the local cancer survivors as well as those currently battling this disease and each time I do, I am humbled and amazed all over again. I think I have a hard task--running 13 miles- but it is NOTHING compared to what these men, women and children are going through every single day. Please help me make a difference! You can click the link below to donate, even $5 helps. 100% of the proceeds go to benefit cancer research and you'll be able to receive an immediate receipt that you can use for tax purposes. Please feel free to ask me if you have any questions. Here is the link: http://pages.teamintraining.org/va/shamrock09/lconselyea Thanks! leigh ann |
  
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Nov 13 08, 06:52
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Hello Leigh Ann,
I certainly commend you in your efforts to help find a cure for this terrible disease. I'll be donating for sure! I wish you all the best - you can DO IT!  Thanks for raising the awareness. May your efforts be satisfying and long standing. Wishing you well! ~Cleo 
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Nov 16 08, 21:33
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Babylonian Posts: 69 Joined: 24-February 05 From: Houma, LA Member No.: 101 Real Name: Leigh Ann Writer of: Poetry |
Thanks, Lori! I certainly appreciate it. And thanks again for letting me post the announcement.
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