Carrying illuminated balloons – white for survivors, red for supporters and gold in memory of loved ones lost to cancer, 15 Chicago Fins joined more than four thousand supporters to raise money and support for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This year alone cancer will touch the lives of more than 2 million people. For Chicago Office Manager Jessie Hitch, it was her mom. Jessie’s mom was diagnosed over a year ago with a rare blood cancer. She, like many others, fights a daily battle against this awful disease. The Chicago team joined families, friends, and neighbors from across the country to bring help and hope to people battling blood cancers.
The Chicago office raised more than $2,200 in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma society’s mission to cure cancer and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. The funds raised by participants provide:
Lifesaving blood cancer research
Financial assistance to cover patient expenses for transportation, medication and testing
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
A special thanks to everyone for making this such a successful event!