Meet our NEW National Spokesperson for 2011, Michael C. Hall. Successfully treated for Hodgkin lymphoma in 2010, Hall shares his personal experience and encourages people to walk in support of the annual Light The Night Walk.

Hall says, "The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society pours a tremendous amount of money directly into cutting-edge cancer research – research that I’ve certainly benefited from. It’s an organization that you can be confident is at the forefront of moving things forward." Please join with us and welcome him as the new lead ambassodor for LLS!

2011 Light The Night Video

Check out our new 2011 Light The Night Video here. See why our mission is so crucial and why we don't just talk the talk, we walk it too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljBvmcImPok&feature=player_embedded

Spring is in the air & that means SHOPPING!!!

WOHOO, The Gap give and get is back!!!! Shop for a cause this weekend (March 17-20) at your local Old Navy, Gap & Banana Republic and SAVE 30% your entire purchase with 5% of the proceeds going back to LLS. Click the link to print your coupon and get ready to shop 'til you drop.
www.gapinc.com/giveandget/lls

Thank you from LLS

Have you heard that LTN exceeded our goals for 2010? Well we did and it is all because of you!!! Georgia is now $2.1 million stronger. We are so lucky to have you on our side, together we are going to beat cancer!!!



If you click on the title, you will be directed to our Atlanta LTN Video. If you still aren't sure what Light The Night is all about or haven't attended a walk before, please check out our video from the 2010 Atlanta Walk. You'll be able to see the night in a nut shell and experience some of the magic yourself. You can also visit our main website and see the videos from our other walks.



On the behalf of everyone at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, thank you so much for support and generosity!!!

Our Inspiration

Sarah was our Remembered Hero for the 2010 LTN Walk. Sadly, she passed away in 2009 from leukemia. She was an amazing person, full of life and positivity. Some of her favorite interests included traveling, reading and she was a huge Georgia football fan!











This is Krista. Sadly, she passed away in 2006 from Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Her legacy lives on by her two children, Jason and Lindsey. Krista was our Remembered Hero at the 2010 LTN Walk.

Jordan is a 13 year old who loves, baseball, football, and boating. He was diagnosed with ALL T-cell Leukemia last year and has bravely been fighting since. His treatment is ongoing, but he is doing extremely well.













This is Cynthia. She was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma when she was 18 years old. Since going into remission, she has returned to school and works part time. Her positive attitude and drive can be seen a thousand miles away. She is a volunteer with LLS and helps bring awareness to young adults about blood cancers. Cynthia was our Honored Hero for our 2010 Atlanta LTN Walk.







Funds raised throught Light The Night go towards helping many patients like these. Not all stories end happily, some are filled with loss, but they all have one thing in common: hope for a cure! Thank you to these families and so many more for sharing their stories, putting a face and a name to these horrible diseases is never easy. All these patients have many similarities, but one stands out the most, the will and desire to live, and that is why they are our inspirations!

2010 Walk

Hello fellow Light The Night followers!!! We are so sorry we missed you, but we are back and ready to rock. A big thanks goes out to everyone who was a part of the 2010 Walk, you are the reason that we not only exceeded our goals, but had record breaking attendance!!!

Story About Harris

At just five and a half months old, Harris Sheridan was diagnosed with leukemia and within a day, he was starting chemotherapy.

“I remember asking what his survival rate was and they said it was good—around 45 to 50 percent but would increase if he had a blood marrow transplant, “ says his mom, Carol. “I told them that that may sound good in the doctor world but it didn’t in the parent world.” And the world they were about to enter was one filled with seemingly endless weeks in the hospital, terrifying moments and finally, a few months later, some good news.

On the day he was going to be discharged from the hospital, the doctors found what they were hoping for---a blood marrow donor for Harris. After testing his family, including his two older brothers, Harris’ dad was an almost perfect match. At less than a year old, Harris received a blood marrow transplant.

That was in 2005.

Today, Harris is a healthy, vibrant and strong five year old who will enter kindergarten in the fall. “He is the most resilient and independent child, “says Carol.

“As devastating as this was on the front end, we feel incredibly fortunate and so blessed,” says Carol. “We chose to have our children later in life and we are so glad we did. If we had our kids 15 years ago, we probably wouldn’t have Harris today. The advances in treatments and protocols in the last several years by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society have made a tremendous difference in the lives of so many children and families.”

When asked how she feels about being an inspiration to employees at Carter’s, her answer was a simple one. “It’s incredible to have a company that is so civically minded. It’s truly wonderful to see how much energy they have put into making a difference. They are an inspiration to me.”

Harris Sheridan is the 2010 Light The Night Walk Honored Hero for our sponsor, Carter's.