HOUSTON CHAPTERDear Friends and Chapter Volunteers, We are happy to report that we are gaining momentum with our Chapter activities and look forward to a productive year for the Houston community. This year we have several educational events and support activities designed to inform and assist those whose lives have been affected by lymphoma, as well as our Houston Lymphomathon, our biggest fundraiser, which raises critical dollars for lymphoma-specific research. I encourage you to look below for a listing of all of our chapter-related activities, and I look forward to your participation as the year unfolds. Sincerely, UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Patient Program: Ask the Doctor Register today for our first patient program of 2012. "Ask the Doctor" will feature Dr. H. Alejandro Preti, MD, FACP (Baylor College of Medicine and The Methodist Research Institute) and Dr. Carlos A. Ramos (The Methodist Research Institute). During the presentation, the lymphoma experts will give the latest updates on lymphoma and treatment options. An extensive question and answer session will follow the presentation. This program is offered free-of-charge to lymphoma patients, survivors and their loved ones; however, pre-registration is required. To register click here or email mspellman@lymphoma.org or call 800.500.9976. 
Third Annual Lymphomathon is a Major Success We are pleased to report that the 2012 Houston Lymphomathon was our best yet. More than 650 people walked at Stude Park on Saturday, March 24, 2012 to raise funds and awareness. We soared past our goal of $35,000, raising over $46,000! Donations can still be made online. 
A huge thank you to our sponsors: Sterling McCall Lexus, Paul & Donna Reinbolt, Schlumberger, My Fit Foods, GMS Dental Centers, Kroger, Bubbles Car Wash, Pappasito's, The Clubs of Kingwood, H-E-B, Houston Community Newspapers, Finley Films, Costco Wholesale, New York Bagels and Texas Business Theatre. To view pictures from this year's event, visit the LRF Facebook page. 
LRF Supporters Make Appearance on Great Day Houston Houston Chapter supporters attended a live taping of Great Day Houston on March 6th to promote the upcoming 2012 Houston Lymphomathon and raise lymphoma awareness. Host Deborah Duncan interviewed our Chapter President Donna Reinbolt and Chapter Manager Jen Torres. Click here to see the interview. PAST EVENTSFirst Annual Love to Find a Cure Wine Tasting is a Major Success 
The first annual Love to Find a Cure wine tasting event was held on Saturday, February 18th at Chatter's Cafe & Bistro. More than 120 guests came out to show their support while sampling hand-picked wines and raising funds to further the mission of LRF. The Houston Chapter would like to extend a special thanks to the Event Chair, Christina Finley, the Event Committee and everyone who purchased tickets. A huge thank you goes out to our generous sponsors and business partners: Sommelier Level – Finley Films, Samuel & Gloria Luna, Paul & Donna Reinbolt Aficionado Level – Jim & Julie Rouse Enthusiast Level – FetchHouston.com, GMS Dental Centers, Joy Knox State Farm Agency, Kamoru & Dina Lawal, Bob & Diann Mackenzie, Chris & MaryJane Mudd, Charlie & Sandie Moger, Painting with a Twist Houston, Paulo & Carla Rubinstein, Gene & Debbie Straka, Tim & Kathy Tipton, Wetside Lexus Business Partners – Art in Bloom, Chatter's Cafe & Bistro, Minuteman Press, Jonathan Smith To view pictures of this wonderful event, please visit the National LRF Facebook page. Making a Difference: The LRF Advocacy Program Our local Advocacy Program focuses on taking action on laws, policies and positions that affect every lymphoma patient and survivor. By contacting elected officials via phone calls, e-mail and letters in support of these priorities, local advocates help LRF to make lymphoma a national health priority. To become involved with these advocacy efforts, contact your local Advocacy Chair today at advocacy@lymphoma.org. To learn more, click here. Become Informed If you would like to receive information about lymphoma-specific activities taking place in the Houston area, please send an email to Houston@lymphoma.org. Get Involved If you would like to make a difference, give back or simply become more involved in helping to organize education, support or fundraising activities in the Houston area, please contact: Jennifer Torres Chapter Leadership Donna Reinbolt, President |
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