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CHC To Head Up New Fundraising Initiative in Central Florida. Read the article here.

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Lupus

image of lupus foundation logo Lupus is also a disease of flares (the symptoms worsen and you feel ill) and remissions (the symptoms improve and you feel better). Lupus can range from mild to life-threatening and should always be treated by a doctor. With good medical care, most people with lupus can lead a full life.

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The only national voluntary organization dedicated to addressing issues created by this inherited condition. SCDAA provides public information, professional education, advocacy, and supports research.

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Hope - A Key to Survival

I am a leukemia survivor. I was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia on January 6, 2002 while giving birth to my son, Luke. Becoming involved in the Central Florida Chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) compelled me to raise money towards the cause.

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I am a leukemia survivor. I was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia on January 6, 2002 while giving birth to my son, Luke. The thought of death was no stranger to me as I battled with the painful side effects of chemotherapy and fought against life-threatening infections as a result of my compromised immune system. This amidst finding out my son, at nine weeks of age, was diagnosed with a cancerous liver tumor – unrelated to my leukemia. We fought together. I was given a 20% chance of survival. I fought even stronger, committed to being the 20% that made it.

Death became my friend for I knew to truly live my life with joy – with whatever time I had left – I had to live it free of fear. I persevered. Being blessed with two sisters, I received both of their stem cells which kept me in remission. I am excited to say that I have been two years and six months in remission since receiving my second bone-marrow transplant on October 19, 2004. My son, Luke is in remission as well. We are both doing great!

I am here-still living-because of love and countless prayers; because of my husband, John, a true champion for my life and my wonderful treatment team who always had access to the latest cutting-edge research.

A strong foundation for my survival was hope – knowing that if I just live a little longer, new treatments would become available to rid me of this disease. Thus, my survival and the survival of others affected by blood cancers are continuously made possible due to cancer research and advancements. Therefore, I am compelled to raise money towards this cause. I have partnered with the Central Florida Chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) to help me with my mission.

This fundraising initiative has been made part of LLS’s Man & Woman of the Year Campaign. The top fundraising candidates will become the Man & Woman of the Year for LLS to help create awareness of the important role LLS plays for blood cancer patients and their families through research, patient services and education.

Partnered together, you and I can bring hope and a future to cancer patients. I look forward to standing shoulder to shoulder with you in our victory against cancer.

What a Dollar Buys Statements:

Funding for critical areas of blood cancer research.
Access to qualified, medical professionals, who are knowledgeable about the lastest drugs available for the treatment of blood cancers.
Involvement in support and bereavement group activities.
Access to and involvement in community education programs.
Funding for an array of patient services including financial assistance.

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