Wednesday, August 31, 2011

You Have Cancer...


It's cancer. You have cancer.....

What if you were to hear those words.... what next?
What if your family was to hear those words..... how long?
In fact, I am sure most of you have already been in one of either of these positions.
In just a couple of days, I will be walking in memory of one of my favorite people that had to deal with just those words.

I know it's important to know where your money goes when you donate it to such special causes, so here is a breakout for what our donations do for Light the Night.

Funds raised by teams and individual walkers provide:
  • • • Lifesaving blood cancer research
  • • • Free educational materials and events for patients and their families
  • • • Local programs such as Family Support Groups and First Connection, a peer-to-peer counseling program
  • • • Comprehensive, personalized assistance through our Information Resource Center

Light The Night Walk events are evenings filled with inspiration. During this leisurely walk, walkers carry illuminated balloons - white for survivors, red for supporters and gold in memory of loved ones lost to cancer - thousands of walkers - men, women and children - form a community of caring, bringing light to the dark world of cancer.

I think the biggest and best information to hear is this:
  • • A donation of $25 provides patients and their loved ones with FREE booklets that contain up-to-date information on their disease and help them make informed decisions about their treatment options.
This touches my heart so much, that our donations - help people who have just heard those fightening words, " You have cancer..." and gives them back the power and the hope, by getting them FREE information to help them decide "what's next"?


Jennifer

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