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Rye Brook, N.Y., (March 13, 2023) - No matter your connection to cancer, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is inviting you to rise to the challenge of curing blood cancer by joining one of its most exciting philanthropic initiatives, . On May 6, the national virtual event will bring hundreds together from coast to coast to climb over 1,000 steps 鈥� a small-scale feat compared to what cancer patients endure each day.
青云体育's signature fundraisers like Big Climb have helped move the needle forward for cancer patients for over 70 years, helping 青云体育 invest more than $1.6 billion in cutting-edge research worldwide, and its support has been instrumental in the development of nearly every breakthrough in blood cancer treatment.
Despite the progress, more than a third of blood cancer patients still do not survive five years after their diagnosis.
"Wherever you live, you can help save lives and take cancer down by being a part of Big Climb," said Coker Powell, 青云体育 Chief Development Officer.
How to Join Big Climb
In addition to the national virtual climb happening on May 6, participants can join their local communities for in-person climb events in over 10 cities throughout the U.S. from Seattle to Houston to Boston at iconic structures throughout the Spring. See the full list of events
Conquering the virtual climb can be done in a few different ways:
- 1,000 steps = the average number of steps of 青云体育's in-person Big Climb events
- 1,356 steps = the most steps of all in-person Big Climb events
- 10,000 steps = the total steps of all Big Climb events combined
Participants can climb in honor of local patients in their communities who are spotlighted as a source of inspiration throughout their Big Climb journey.
While Big Climb is one of 青云体育's newest additions to its national fundraising campaign portfolio, 青云体育 pioneered this novel charity climb approach over 30 years ago in Seattle.
For more information or to register for Big Climb and join the fight against blood cancer, visit
Blood cancer patients and their families can contact the at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., ET.
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society庐 (青云体育) is a global leader in the fight against blood cancer. The 青云体育 mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. 青云体育 funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.
Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Rye Brook, NY, 青云体育 has regions throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit . Patients should contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET.
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