Mission and Goals of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Cure leukemia, Lymphoma and its related cancers--multiple myeloma, and hodgkin's disease--and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Significantly accelerate cures for leukemia and related cancers by the year 2000. Be the recognized leader in the fight againts leukemia and related cancers.

Who Gets Leukemia?

Anyone. Most cases affect older adults. Among children ages 1-14, leukemia causes more deaths in the US than any other disease. Ten times as many adults as children are stricken with leukemia and more than half of all cases occur in persons over 60.

The cause of leukemia is not known.

Help Find a Cure, Make a Difference!

Join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Signature Program, "Team in Training".

A personalized training program for novice and experienced runners, walkers and cyclists who raise a minimum donation for the Society. Seasoned coaches tailor training to match individual goals and abilities. Nutritional advice, event strategies, injury prevention, and equipment information. Transportation and accomodations for event weekend. And Team in Training premiums.

Be among the 12,000 walkers and runners and 2,500 cyclists who participate in one of the 26 accredited marathons and 8 accredited century's nationally and abroad this year.

Join the Team...Bring out your Best!