Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Hello,

My name is Colin, and in August of 2023, my mom was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Since then, she has been fighting to get back to full health, and she has not been able to do that without the aid of the Leukemia & Lymphoma society. Their research is funded primarily from donations. Ever since my mom’s diagnoses date, she has urged anyone that extends a helping hand to donate to LLS. For Christmas this year, my sister, my step siblings and I want to raise as much money as possible for her. Anything helps! Happy Holidays!

PS: this is a surprise so please don’t tell Fred or my mom.

We are a family of cancer survivors with 60+ years of combined experience. With over three generations affected by solid tumor and blood cancers, we face our sixth family member with cancer.

On behalf of others, we are raising funds and awareness for Leukemia and Lymphoma, to help those facing cancer.

Today marks 10 years that my little brother passed away from a battle with leukemia. Every day I miss him and feel the loss of losing him but also always feel his memory and love and continue to work on living life to the fullest. With this 10 year anniversary I wanted to create this fundraiser to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to help find a cure and help other individuals and families this disease has impacted. Please consider donating in memory of my brother! Any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

This is a student-led donation for Orange Movie Night at WCA, which raises awareness for Leukemia. All proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Please help us reach our goal of $1,000!

My friend and fellow WCA student is the inspiration for this fundraiser.

When she was just two years old, she was diagnosed with leukemia. Her battle with cancer lasted two and a half years, and November 12 marks her ninth anniversary of being cancer-free! This milestone is a personal victory for her and a celebration of hope and resilience.

Please consider donating to our cause. Your support would mean the world—not only to her but to everyone impacted by childhood cancer. Thank you all, and we hope to see you there!

Folks,

Having successfully* completed* the 18-mile practice run, I finally feel confident that I will finish* the New York City Marathon this fall.

In the spirit of sporting excellence and philanthropy (two things I have had a "lifelong devotion" to, if not any measurable success in) I'm raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, a wonderful and thoroughly-vetted organization. As many of you well know, my father Kevin Shea died after about a year of living with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. He was, with no asterisks, a great man, a great father, and, in spite of absolutely everything, he faced all-encompassing illness with more integrity and resolve than can reasonably be asked of anybody (as anyone does who faces the singularly unjust crucible of cancer, just by facing it). He would love that I'm running the marathon (finally doing sports) and raising money for this cause, and he would especially love that I did so using this touching and genuinely stupid ad copy (accompanied by a significantly stupider photo).

So please give even a little if you're so inclined. Every little bit helps, and it would be such a shame if people assumed you were pro-cancer just because you couldn't find it in your heart of hearts to donate. Would anybody in their right mind actually think that? Who would even pay attention to that kind of thing? That's really not for me to say. But there's a non-zero chance I'll be asking that about you, often and loudly, if you don't donate. I guess it's just easier to donate, in that case. Weird!

With sincerity, it would mean the world to me if you could throw in even a few dollars to support this overwhelmingly worthwhile cause. If it helps your decision, I will be writing in pain on race day as I attempt to make up for a lifetime of athletic neglect (may of you witnessed this firsthand, or picked up on it using context clues) into one horrible, horrible, sweaty, horrible morning. And that's funny to imagine.

Love you all! Love each other, etc.

Hi, we’re Saathvika and Samantha, best friends from Texas, and we’re both in high school. Our journey with Healing Kids Together started when Samantha's 15-year-old cousin was diagnosed with leukemia. Watching someone we love face such a challenging battle at such a young age inspired us to act. We realized we couldn’t just sit on the sidelines—we wanted to make a difference.

Healing Kids Together is our way of helping. We’re raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, an organization that supports kids and families dealing with blood cancers, and helps fund research for a cure. Our goal is to raise awareness about childhood cancer and get as many people as possible involved in the fight.

Childhood cancer affects more than just the kids—it impacts families, friends, and entire communities. By joining us, you’re not only supporting kids like Samantha's cousin but also helping to create a future where no child has to face leukemia alone. Every donation, big or small, brings us closer to that dream. Thank you for supporting our mission to bring hope and healing to kids everywhere.

Thank you for your interest in supporting the 2024 Bush League Open Wiffleball Classic. After a successful 2023, with over $1500 raised and no serious injuries, the BLOC Boys are back at it to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The 2024 Edition of the Fall Classic will take place on October 12th.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Forever A Bush Leaguer

Luck is an interesting thing. Two and a half years ago, I got some of the worst luck imaginable. I found out my wife had Acute Myeloid Leukemia. We were away from our daughters for over a month as my wife received treatment. On December 17th, 2021, I received some of the best luck I could receive, the chemotherapy was working and my wife would not need a bone marrow biopsy. After those two years, my wife is still in remission and every morning I feel like the luckiest man in the world.

This past January I received even more good luck. On my first attempt at a permit, I was able to gain access to the John Muir Trail in California. This has been a bucket list item for me, and the permit lottery rate is about 2%. Over the next 3 weeks, I will be traveling 211 miles with my friend Bobby Nyland. And I figured why not use my good luck to help others who are have some bad luck at the moment? I am hiking for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (LLS) and hope to raise some money for this great organization. I will donate one dollar for every mile I hike and would love if you could contribute. Every dollar helps in the fight against this terrible disease. I plan to be on the trail for 15 days, so a 15 dollar contribution would be a great place to start! Or better yet, tag three friends and go on a hike and donate the number of miles you spend on the trails! Together, let’s spread some good luck and tell Leukemia and Lymphoma to take a hike!

Ten months ago, I was diagnosed with leukemia, and while September is Leukemia Awareness Month, this is something I live with every single day. I'm asking for your support, not just for myself, but for my fellow warriors who are fighting this battle alongside me. While there is no cure, there are treatments and procedures that help us survive, but they come with an enormous cost. Many people cannot afford the life-saving medications they desperately need. Every little bit of help makes a difference, and I've personally witnessed the impact that community support can provide. Let's continue making a difference and helping those in need.

Join us for an unforgettable day of dance, music, and philanthropy at Cerdafied's "Dance for a Cure," dedicated to raising funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). This event will bring together members of the community, dance enthusiasts, and generous supporters to make a difference in the fight against blood cancers.

"Dance for a Cure" is not just about dance; it's about coming together as a community to support a cause that touches the lives of so many. Your participation and generosity will help LLS continue its vital work in finding a cure and improving the quality of life for patients and their families.

Let’s dance for hope, dance for love, and most importantly, dance for a cure.

ABOUT CERDAFIED STUDIOS

Cerdafied Studios aims to be the DMV hub of all talent. From beginner level to aspiring professional dancers and everyone in between, Cerdafied Studios enhances everyone’s love for music and movement in a judgment-free, competition-free environment. With access to a team of talented dancers and instructors, Cerdafied Studios offers more than 20 different styles of dance including but not limited to industry style Hip Hop classes, Street Jazz, Whacking, Bachata, House, Jazz & Contemporary Technique, Ballet, Latin Fusion, Afro Dance, and so much more. In addition to great dance classes, Cerdafied Studios also offers a variety of fitness classes including Rebound, VXN Workout, stretch, and core strengthening. 

With dance talents taking over entertainment, Cerdafied Studios aims to bring Washington, D.C. to the spotlight. The studio training will prepare dancers for the “real and professional dance world” by hosting guest teachers and choreographers to offer insight into the professional dance world. From a range of monthly professional master classes to weekly open stage performance training, aspiring talent will have the industry foundation needed to succeed. Additionally, Cerdafied Studios offers a variety of entry-level dance training that will help those who are just getting started.