Important newsflash!
In honor of my battle with lymphoma, and in memory of both of my grandfathers who passed away from NHL (and other cancers), I am participating in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's annual Light the Night Walk at A.I. duPont Hospital for children here in Wilmington. The event is on September 29th, with registration beginning at 5pm and the walk at 7pm.
I am fundraising for the event to help support cancer research and hopefully save lives. Cancer has touched us all in one way or another, and I have seen first-hand how much we still have to learn about its treatment. So I'm posting the link to my donation page on here in hopes that you will take a minute to check it out and consider helping me by making a donation, joining my team, or fundraising as an individual. Here's how you can help:
To make a donation, select a suggested amount or type in your own on my page:
http://www.active.com/donate/ltnWilmin1/2123_LMOCONNNELL
It's quick and easy and very secure. You can also send me donations by mail if you would feel more comfortable doing so. My goal is to raise $500 in the next 2 weeks, so any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
You can also join my team, "Lauren's NHL All-Stars," at:
http://teams.lightthenight.org/LaurensNHLAllStars
Joining my team means that you can participate in the actual event with me or help me by fundraising on your own donation page. Or you can simply pass on my links to anyone who might be interested. Any little bit helps :)
It's scary to think about, but if it weren't for fundraising campaigns like this, I might not be here today. As recently as the 70s, most people diagnosed with lymphoma didn't survive, even those who were diagnosed young and otherwise healthy like me. The research advances have been remarkable. But doctors still have little understanding of what causes lymphoma or why its occurrence has been spreading so rapidly in recent years. With my chances of relapse at 40%, this cause is truly a matter of life or death for me. So please consider helping in any way you can. It would mean the world to me.
I have to get some sleep now, but I am SO excited for this event. I think it will be very uplifting for me to see the Delaware community come together to address this issue and show support for cancer research. Plus it's always beautiful seeing the night lit up by all the glowing balloons.
I hope everyone is having a good week. School and my job are going well, and my 6th round of chemo went smoothly. My last 2 rounds will only be about 2 hours long each since I'm not getting one of the drugs anymore. Hooray!!
I'm in the home stretch, I hope...keep the prayers coming.
Love to all,
Lauren
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Hi Lauren,
Whoops! I also posted a comment on "decision time" because I was catching up with you.
You are so clever with Lauren's NHL idea!!! Thanks for the opportunity to help. Wish we could join you on the walk. Alaska is too far away, but we're there for you in spirit. Our guardian spirits are lightweight so carry us on your shoulder as you go. We'll pray for your continued strength and health.
Socializing, law school, work and exercise is a full plate. We are amazed that you participate in all these activities while in the midst of cancer treatment and the fatigue that goes with it.
Our fall colors are starting, hope yours are gorgeous this year.
With love and support,
Joanne & Ken
Hey Lauren! I am so sorry that I did not participate in helping you fund raise. I promise that when I am not under these financial limitations I will have your back for all the fund raisers you do! I hope it went well!!! I looooooooooooooooooooove you!
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