The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk shines a light on blood cancers and honors those fighting the disease, those who have won the battle against the disease and those who have been lost due to the disease. This fundraising campaign carries with it a powerful message – to end cancer through the efforts of families and the community by bringing awareness to blood cancers and providing hope.
Leukemia is the most common cancer amongst adolescents; ages 20 and younger. Due to the nature of treatment, although highly advanced in recent years, children are often struggling with reentrance into school during remission which brings about great challenges both socially and academically.
Take Jack for example, his family has been battling Leukemia with him since he was 4 years old in 2011. Jack is still fighting and with every day he “strikes back” against the disease with his positive attitude and “Jedi” spirit. He has a longstanding and powerful presence at the Light the Night Walk with his Star Wars themed team “Jack Strikes Back.” He has led previous runs accompanied by Storm Troopers and many friends and family members. Jack proves you can educate others on the seriousness of finding a cure while still seeing the disease from a child’s prospective which is often hard to visualize. Find out more about Jack and his fight against Leukemia on www.carepages.com search jackstrikesback1
It’s time for you to join me and so many others in the community, and get involved! Like Jack’s family, mine has also been through the tribulations of Leukemia. My father is a survivor and I can truly attest to the fact that a positive outlook, knowledge and support are all key in winning the battle against blood cancer.
Here’s how you can help:
In 2014, Sylvan Learning is partnering with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through Light The Night , with a commitment to raise $250,000 and to donate more than 12,000 hours of free tutoring services in nearly 200 communities nationwide to help young blood cancer patients and their families with the transition back into academics.
You can help them to achieve these goals:
There are nearly 200 Light the Night walks nationwide this fall. It’s easy to walk by registering and joining a team. Learn more about how LLS and Sylvan are helping young cancer patients and their families manage. Find a walk in your area, and join a Sylvan Learning walk team in supporting this amazing cause.
The Light the Night Walk for Phoenix will be held on Friday, November 7th, 2014 6pm at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Click here to register and to be part of the Jack Strikes Back team please visit here.
Follow The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on Twitter @LLSusa, Light the Night Walk @LightTheNight and Sylvan Leaning @SylvanLearning
