Week 3

Well, we are already into Week 3 and I have some incredible memories and stories. The one I want to share this evening is of the generosity of a stranger. A young man named Rudy overheard a campaign strategy session. And, as a result of that, he purchased $100.00 of Silpada jewelry and has donated it to my campaign. I am truly touched by this gesture.

Thank you, Rudy! You are an inspiration and a Champion of Hope.

Week 2

Ok, believe it or not it is almost the end of Week 2. So, let's try this challenge thing again.

Take ten minutes and donate ten dollars. Then tell ten friends and ask them to donate ten dollars and tell ten of their friends. Just think of the impact we could make.

Come on--take the challenge.

If you have already made a donation, then thanks again for being a Champion of Hope. Take the second half of this challenge and ask ten friends to make a ten dollar donation!

Thanks again for being a Champion of Hope!

Susan

Challenge

Challenge your friends--pass on my link and ask for 5 minutes of their time to read this blog and donate $5.00. Think of the difference you could make! Be a champion of hope. Remember the power of your fully tax-deductible donation.

$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.

$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.

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

$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.

Meet This Year's Boy of the Year--Ben

Meet Ben--This year's Boy of the Year--Ben was diagnosed in March 2007 with T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Like Taylor he has completed his treatment and is in remission.

Ben is a vibrant 12 year old and 7th grader who enjoys Lego's, video games, trivia books, and his dogs.

Ben's message to all of the candidates is "Keep going because every penny counts when it comes to fighting diseases."

Show Ben you care--remember every penny counts! Go to my website and make your donation now.

Meet This Year's Girl of the Year--Taylor

In February 2007, Taylor, 4 years old, and her mom, Lisa, visited the pediatricians office for what they thought was a routine follow-up visit for an ear infection & fever Taylor had been fighting. Blood labs were done & because the numbers didn't look quite right the St. Pierre’s were told to come back to see if see if they had changed. The next thing Lisa knew the doctor was saying to her ‘I’m not saying it’s definitely Leukemia.’ Lisa says that as soon as she heard the ‘L’ word she couldn't believe that diagnosis could be a possibility for her daughter. Later that visit the doctor directed Taylor to go tot VCU Medical Center. Lisa says waiting in the ASK clinic at MCV was torture. After several hours of waiting and testing, they were given the dreaded diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. The St. Pierre family’s world was turned upside down. As if this isn't hard enough on Taylor, her twin sister, Ella missed her playmate and best friend. Taylor’s treatment protocol lasted for 2 1/2 years and we are so happy & thankful today to say that Taylor is in remission! She has successfully completed her treatment, has had her port removed, and only goes to the clinic once a month for routine follow-up appointments. Taylor & Ella are truly survivors. The girls just celebrated their 7th Birthday—Diva Style! Taylor & Ella are happy healthy first graders that love to sing and dance like Hannah Montana!

The Vote Susan 2010 campaign is off and running!

And, we’re off—7 women and 5 men in a 10 week competition to see who will be the Man or Woman of the Year for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. While we may all seem like we are competing against each other, in the end we are all competing against the same thing—blood cancers!

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Susan