A WALK FOR CANCER RESEARCH ~ LIGHT THE NIGHT

The Damon Divas Walked to Raise Funds and Awareness for Blood Cancers

We have been working hard to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Last night was the culmination of all that hard work. The evening began with a Remembrance Ceremony that left everyone in tears, but was a great reminder of why we had all gathered there.

 Thousands of people met at NRG stadium, for a celebration of life, and a remembrance of those we have lost. The total raised by all of these people was nearly $850,000. Our team raised $1899!

 Everyone was given a lantern; yellow for remembrance of a loved one, white for cancer survivors, and red for supporters. It was awesome to see all of those lanterns raised as we began our walk. 

 The two mile walk was a breeze in years past. The fact that it was difficult this year means I have a lot of work to do. Chemo and other medications can really take a toll on your body. I was proud, and thankful, to see so many other white lanterns raised in the air. 

We made it! It was a wonderful evening, but I was happy to see I had made it to the finish line. Now fundraising begins for next year. A percentage of my Close to My Heart profits go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, so I will be raising funds all year. 

Thank you to everyone who helped us donate to a cause that is so important to me. If you would like to form your own team, or get more information about Light the Night events, check out their website.

Please take a moment to comment below with a cause that you feel passionate about.  

 

UPDATE ON FUNDRAISING FOR CANCER RESEARCH

THE DAMON DIVAS

Damon Divas 2013

Our walking team has been hard at work raising funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We have raised $1234.00! Our total was just over $2000 last year, and we are hoping to break that record. 

If you are interested in helping the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society raise funds for cancer research, here is the link to our fundraising page  This will be our 3rd year to walk for this worthy cause. Taking part in the annual Light the Night Walk, along with donating a portion of my Close to My Heart profits, is how I do my part to help further important research. Since I have personally benefited from  recent research, giving back is extremely important to me.

Do you have an important charity that you raise funds for? Please feel free to leave a link to your favorite charity in the comment section below.

 

The Damon Divas Walking for Cancer Research

Our team has earned $724 this year!

 

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has an annual Light the Night Walk in major cities around the country. Our team, The Damon Divas, has participated for the last two years, and we are raising funds for this year's walk. Contact Light the Night if you would like to participate in a walk in your area.

http://www.lightthenight.org/

Our team has set a goal of $3000. We have earned 24% of our goal, and have until October to earn the rest. Our team has never failed to reach a goal, so I have confidence we will raise the additional funds in time. Two of our members have lost loved ones to Leukemia and two of us have had our own battles with Lymphoma. Here is the link to our team page:

http://pages.lightthenight.org/txg/Houston14/TheDamonDivas

Comment below and let me know if you do any fundraising for a cause near and dear to your heart.