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== Fundraising == |
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The signature fundraising program, [[Team in Training]] (TNT), is the world's first and largest charity sports training program, raising nearly $1 billion for blood cancer research and patient support since its inception 20 years ago. |
The signature fundraising program, [[Team in Training]] (TNT), is the world's first and largest charity sports training program, raising nearly $1 billion for blood cancer research and patient support since its inception 20 years ago. |
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The largest annual fundraiser is the [[Light The Night Walk]], a non-competitive walk held at various sites throughout the US and Canada, raising funds for blood cancer research and patient support. Children, adults, and seniors walk carrying illuminated balloons - supporters carry red balloons, survivors and patients carry white balloons, and gold balloons are held in memory of a loved one. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 02:42, 21 September 2009
| Founded | 1949 |
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| Focus | "Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families." |
| Location | |
Area served | United States and Canada. |
Key people | John E. Walter, President and Chief Executive Officer |
| Website | http://www.lls.org |
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), founded in 1949, is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.[1] LLS created the Information Resource Center (IRC) to provide blood cancer patients, their families and health professionals accurate, current disease information and support. IRC information specialists are social workers, nurses and health educators.
LLS has 64 chapters nationwide, as well as 4 chapters in Canada. See Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. [2]Nationwide volunteer fundraising events and activities include Team in Training (an endurance sports training program where volunteers train to complete an endurance sports event while fundraising to support the fight against blood cancers)[3], Light The Night Walk (a community-based walk that celebrates patients battling cancer, their families and supporters)[4], and School & Youth (K-12 student service and cooperative team program to raise awareness and funds to fight blood cancer)[5]. Each chapter also organizes its own fundraising activities.
Financial information, including Form 990s on this organization can be found on Guidestar.[6] The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is accredited with The Better Business Bureau, meeting all 20 standards for charitable accountability [7] and is certified by HonCode, Health on the Net Foundation.[8]
History
Originally known as the Robert Roesler de Villiers Foundation, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society was founded in New York City in 1949 by Rudolph and Antoinette de Villiers after the death of their son Robert from leukemia. The name of the organization was later changed to the Leukemia Society of America in the 1960s, and later to the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in 2000 to reflect the organization's focus on all types of blood cancer.[9]
Research
Since its founding, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has provided more than 600 million dollars for research on blood cancers and has coordinated a nationwide informational clearinghouse for medical professionals, caregivers, and patients.[10] For the organization's 60th anniversary, an organizational goal to transform the lives of people with blood cancer and the healthcare landscape that patients, families and caregivers navigate was established.[11]
Advocacy
LLS also advocates public policy positions that accelerate progress toward cures for leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of those with blood cancer, their friends and families.[12]
Fundraising
The signature fundraising program, Team in Training (TNT), is the world's first and largest charity sports training program, raising nearly $1 billion for blood cancer research and patient support since its inception 20 years ago.
The largest annual fundraiser is the Light The Night Walk, a non-competitive walk held at various sites throughout the US and Canada, raising funds for blood cancer research and patient support. Children, adults, and seniors walk carrying illuminated balloons - supporters carry red balloons, survivors and patients carry white balloons, and gold balloons are held in memory of a loved one.
References
- ^ The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Annual Report (2008)
- ^ Guidestar Nonprofit Report: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- ^ Team In Training, First Time Here
- ^ What is Light The Night
- ^ About School and Youth
- ^ Guidestar Nonprofit Report: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- ^ The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Report for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- ^ HonCode, Health on the Net Certification
- ^ The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Our History
- ^ The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, About Us
- ^ The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 60 Years of Innovations
- ^ About LLS Advocacy
External links
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society official website
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Facts & Statistics 2009-2010
- Team In Training
- Light The Night Walk
- School and Youth
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