The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. Since it's founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $600 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers.
This list shows how every dollar donated to LLS really does help make a difference in the lives of those affected by blood cancer. Skip that $5 latte and consider making a donation to the cause by clicking here.
$1000 supports one week’s salary for a medical researcher at UCSF, Stanford, or Berkeley who may discover key information to developing curative treatments for blood cancers.
$500 provides a blood cancer patient with financial assistance for one year to help with transportation and co-pays
$500 allows 10 patients to log on to a webcast and hear the latest information in treatment for their disease.
$200 funds one Family Support Group meeting of 9-15 participants; the SF Bay Area chapter has 9 monthly support group meetings.
$150 allows 5 patients to make a First Connection with a trained peer volunteer.
$100 provides 3 patients access to an information teleconference.
$75 is the average cost of tissue typing to become a bone marrow donor.
$50 is the cost of a CT scan
$40 is the cost of sending a comprehensive packet of information for children with cancer.
$35 pays for transportation expenses for a patient living in Northern California’s most rural areas to treatment at a comprehensive cancer center.
$25 covers a single prescription co-payment.
$5 is the cost of sending a newly diagnosed patient information about support and their disease.
$500 provides a blood cancer patient with financial assistance for one year to help with transportation and co-pays
$500 allows 10 patients to log on to a webcast and hear the latest information in treatment for their disease.
$200 funds one Family Support Group meeting of 9-15 participants; the SF Bay Area chapter has 9 monthly support group meetings.
$150 allows 5 patients to make a First Connection with a trained peer volunteer.
$100 provides 3 patients access to an information teleconference.
$75 is the average cost of tissue typing to become a bone marrow donor.
$50 is the cost of a CT scan
$40 is the cost of sending a comprehensive packet of information for children with cancer.
$35 pays for transportation expenses for a patient living in Northern California’s most rural areas to treatment at a comprehensive cancer center.
$25 covers a single prescription co-payment.
$5 is the cost of sending a newly diagnosed patient information about support and their disease.
The time is now for year-end donations. Your gift will help us continue to invest in research and help save lives. 
2 comments:
That is good information, Jennifer. I may use that with a future fund raising note if OK with you. Art
No problem Art! I received this information from my team manager.
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