"Where does my money go?"

Hey friends,

Welcome to my blog. As you may know, I am training for the Rome Marathon to raise funds for blood cancer research and patient services. Here's a sample of how your dollars will be used to help those battling blood cancers:
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.

A donation of $50 makes possible a Family Support group with a trained facilitator where comfort can be found and experiences can be shared among patients and family members.

A donation of $100 helps supply laboratory researchers with supplies and materials critical to carrying out their search for cures.

A donation of $1,000 makes possible one-on-one conversations with health care specialists who provide patients with information about their disease, treatment options, and helps prepare them with questions for their health care team.
But ... does my money really help those in need? Where does my money REALLY go?
LLSC is proud to be one of the most efficiently managed non-profits in the country with approximately 75 cents of every dollar spent directly on mission related activities, such as Program Services, Research, Patient Services, Community Services, Advocacy, and Education & Outreach. The rest of the 25% goes to Administrative Costs.
Research: Research funded by the LLS has directly contributed to many breakthrough cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation and new, targeted oral therapies such as Gleevec(TM) which might never have happened were it not for the kinds of research funded by LLS.
Patient Services: LLS provides a wide range of services to patients such as family support groups, an extensive educational website with web "chat" support programs, free seminars and conferences.
"So, does my donation make a difference?"
The answer is a resounding, "Yes!" Every bit counts. I've had donations from $2 - $100 and I am extremely grateful to each donor. Every dollar goes towards creating a better future for those battling blood cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma.


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