Shannon's LLS MWOY FUNDRAISER

About this campaign

LLS’s mission in its efforts to find cures for blood cancers and to assist patients and families as they battle these diseases. Each year, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) launches its Man & Woman of the Year fundraising campaign, and I am honored to join this year’s efforts.

There are many reasons why I am proud to support LLS’s efforts. For instance, in 2018 LLS announced that they are providing $42 Million for 80 blood cancer research teams around the world. Since 2017 the FDA has approved 37 blood cancer treatments, 31 of which were funded by LLS. LLS is also making major advances treatments for other debilitating cancers and illnesses. Many LLS-supported therapies not only help blood cancer patients but are now approved to treat patients with rare forms of stomach and skin cancers, noncancerous diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, & other autoimmune diseases. LLS is making a huge impact world-wide with the dollars it raises, but their research and support has greatly benefited the West Michigan community. LLS’s Children’s Initiative provides funding for pediatric therapy for children diagnosed with blood cancer. By funding research and care specifically for young patients, LLS has fought hard to protect the most vulnerable members of our community. LLS also is funding a research grant right here in Grand Rapids Michigan at Van Andel Institute. How cool is that? In order to help LLS I need YOUR help. Would you consider joining me in support of LLS and their mission by donating $5,$10,$20 or even $100 dollars? No amount is too small. From February 28, 2019 – May 9, 2019, our team goal is to raise $500,000, which will go directly to LLS in support of its longstanding goal: a world without blood cancers.