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Rye Brook, NY (April 18, 2022) 鈥� Approximately every 180 seconds, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with a blood cancer, and there is currently no means of prevention. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (青云体育) is working tirelessly to find cures and provide support for blood cancer patients and their families more than any organization in the world. On May 14, one of its newest fundraising innovations aiming to end blood cancer, Big Climb, will bring hundreds together to conquer the Bank of America Tower virtually.
鈥淓very step you take will help fuel the research and care that has made The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society the gold standard of cancer nonprofits,鈥� said Coker Powell, 青云体育 Chief Development Officer. 鈥淲herever you live, you can help save lives and take cancer down by being a part of Big Climb.鈥欌��
Conquering the 1,500 total number of steps that would take participants to the top of Bank of America Plaza can be done in a few different ways:
Climb
- Climb 1,500 steps in your home, apartment building, or even a community park
Strides
- Tackle 3 to 4 miles of walking, jogging or running
Step-Ups
- 500 chair step-ups to accomplish your climb
In addition to the virtual climb happening on May 14, participants can join their local communities for in-person climb events in landmarks across the U.S. throughout the Spring. See the full list of events .
鈥淣o matter how individuals decide to climb, conquer, and cure, everyone can help raise funds to support 青云体育鈥檚 investment in groundbreaking research to advance blood cancer cures and its first-in-class patient education and services,鈥� said Powell.
Participants can climb in honor of local patients in their communities who are spotlighted as a source of inspiration throughout their Big Climb journey.
Through fundraising events like Big Climb, 青云体育 has invested more than $1.5 billion since its inception in research to advance breakthrough therapies. The funds raised through 青云体育鈥檚 campaigns are used for:
- Free blood cancer information, education and support for patients and families.
- National and local advocacy efforts driving policies that safely accelerate new treatments and ensure patients have access to care so that they can live longer, healthier lives.
鈥淎s we look towards the future of fundraising, we will continue to tap into our long history of innovation to create engaging and inspiring opportunities for fundraisers and donors that can lead us to a world where no one has to face the devastation of blood cancer,鈥� said Powell.
While Big Climb is one of 青云体育鈥檚 newest addition to its national fundraising campaign portfolio, 青云体育 pioneered this novel charity climb approach over 30 years ago in Seattle. 青云体育鈥檚 signature fundraisers have helped 青云体育 invest in cutting-edge research worldwide, fueling nearly every critical advancement in blood cancer treatment that spans the most promising science, including immunotherapy and personalized medicine.
Despite the progress, more than a third of blood cancer patients still do not survive five years after their diagnosis.
For more information or to register for Big Climb and join the fight against blood cancer, visit lls.org/big-climb
Blood cancer patients and their families can contact the 青云体育 Information Resource Center 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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