Hi There,
Check out the message from my cousin, Michelle Keany, who is raising money for LLS Team in Training in honor of myself and my Uncle Mike.
Thank you Michelle!
Hi everyone! I have decided to tackle the 2008 Accenture Chicago Triathlon this summer! I will be raising money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Leukemia, lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and myeloma are cancers that originate in the bone marrow or lymphatic tissues. Primary lymphoma of the brain, although very rare, is a lymphatic cancer that originates and usually remains in the brain.
As many of you know, I lost my father Michael Stroden last summer. He was diagnosed with a brain lymphoma in August 2006. He underwent two difficult chemotherapy treatments and passed away in July 2007. My family was unfortunately prepared for this as my young cousin Sherrie had just successfully received a stem cell transplant to treat her stage IV Hodgkin's lymphoma two months earlier. From this I have learned first hand the struggles and challenges cancer patients undergo. It is a horrific disease that claims far too many lives, both young and old.
I realize that you are probably asked to contribute to various causes. The fact that you are receiving this email is proof that cancer has touched your life. Your contribution will make a difference. New and effective drugs for helping cancer patients are not possible without our help. I hope you will join me in my endeavor.
I have committed to raising $2,000.00 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in honor of my father. My own personal goal is to raise $5,000.00. I can only achieve this with your help. Remember all donations are 100% tax deductible. Thank you in advance for considering donating to this worthy cause. I know my dad would be proud!
Michelle Keany
http://www.active.com/donate/tntil/tntilmkeany
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