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The 2009 Annual Gala took place on Tuesday, October 6th at Pier Sixty in New York, NY. We are happy to share that the event raised over $560,000 for the Foundation and we would like to thank all of our honorees, supporters, and attendees. To view photos from the 2009 Annual Gala, please visit this online gallery: Click Here.
Thank you to our 2009 sponsors. Please stay tuned for information about the 2010 Gala or contact Tanya Gleeson, Development Manager at (646) 465-9101 or tgleeson@lymphoma.org.
The National Capital Chapter invites you to participate in the 2009 Lymphoma Research Ride!
Participate in a non-competitive bike ride where survivors, family, friends, individuals, community teams and corporate teams ride in honor and in memory of those whose lives have been touched by lymphoma. Participants can choose to ride either a 25 or 50 mile route. Individual riders are asked to raise $1,000 to participate. Team riders may share their money to average $1,000 per rider. Click here for more information.
Join Team LRF in the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Sunday, October 11, 2009 ▪ Chicago
Join Team LRF for Lymphoma Research Foundation at 2009 Chicago Marathon. Over 45,000 runners will come together for a 26.2 mile run through Chicago. LRF has partnered with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon to secure a limited number of charity slots. Spots are limited and each runner who joins Team LRF is asked to raise a minimum of $1,000. Visit www.lymphoma.org/chicagomarathon or contact Steven Timothy at (312) 263-1717 or chicago@lymphoma.org.
Love to Find a Cure – February 11, 2010
A unique dining experience showcasing Minnesota's top chefs and featuring an outstanding auction with excellent travel and entertainment packages. For more information, please contact Dana Hendee at dhendee@lymphoma.org or (612) 968-3757.
2009 CIGNA Falmouth Road Race
Sunday, August 9, 2009 ▪ Falmouth, Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Chapter Team LRF has participated in this race since 2001. The CIGNA Falmouth Road Race is a world renowned 7.1 mile road race along the coast of Cape Cod. Spots are limited and each runner is asked to raise a minimum of $1,000. Register at
www.lymphoma.org/falmouth2009 or contact Carolyn at (800) 235-6848 or
falmouth@lymphoma.org.
The 2009 East Coast Golf Classic took place on July 20, 2009, at the Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, NJ. We would like to thank our sponsors, golfers, volunteers and supporters for helping us to raise almost $135,000 for LRF. Please contact Tanya Gleeson at (646) 465-9101 or tgleeson@lymphoma.org for more information.
Friends For the Cure (Friends) hosted its annual Summer Solstice Benefit on June 24, 2009 at the Westside Loft in Manhattan. Thank you to everyone who helped us raise over $50,000 for LRF! For more information, please contact Taylor Zitay at (646) 465-9103 or tzitay@lymphoma.org.
Thank you to our 2009 sponsors.
Pictures from the event will be posted soon.
LRF Named As Bike New York Designated Charity
Sunday, May 3, 2009 ▪ New York City
Team LRF for Lymphoma Research Foundation rode in the 2009 TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour on Sunday May 3, 2009. Joining over 30,000 cyclists for a 42 mile ride through New York City, riders had a unique experience where they enjoyed a fantastic event and also raised money and awareness for LRF. Thank you to our team members, their friends, family, co-workers, and supporters who contributed to raise over $105,000 and counting!! For more information or to make a contribution, please contact Taylor Zitay at (646) 465-9103 or visit www.lymphoma.org/bikeny2009. We will continue accepting donations for Team LRF and individual riders through June 30, 2009.
Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Road Race (10k)
The Massachusetts Chapter would like to thank everyone who supported Team LRF in the Holyoke Saint Patrick's Day Road Race on March 21, 2009. The contributions are still coming in! Funds raised from the event will support the Foundation's mission to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by the disease. To learn more about the event or to make a donation click here.
The Lymphoma Research Foundation, Arizona Chapter, would like to thank everyone who supported Team LRF in the Sedona Marathon on February 7, 2009 in Sedona, Arizona. Funds raised from the event will support the Foundations mission to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by this disease.
The Third Annual Luncheon Benefiting the Lymphoma Research Foundation was a wonderful event and raised over $105,000! Held on January 12, 2009 at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton, FL, over 300 guests enjoyed a fashion show presented by Neiman Marcus and an "Unlock The Cure" Treasure Hunt with exciting prizes. The event was chaired by Judith Bronsteen & Jane Yudell, and co-chaired by Gladys Cook, Elisabeth Dalfen, and Mitzi Oreman. Thank you to our sponsors, participants, volunteers, and those who supported the Luncheon.
For more information please contact Taylor Zitay at 646.465.9103 or tzitay@lymphoma.org. To see photos of the 2009 Luncheon, please click here.
Lymphomathon is the nationwide walkathon program to raise awareness and funds in the fight against lymphoma.
To find out if a walk is being organized in your area or start raising funds for the Lymphoma Research Foundation online,
Click Here!
If you'd like to learn more about
you can help take a step to find a cure by joining a walk committee in your area, please email
Joan Mistrough, National Walk/Ride Manager.
