Beat AML

Beat AML

Carley Copley’s: Team Beat AML

Nov 21, 2014

Join Me in My Three Year Challenge

Dear Friends,

This past year I have taken on a significant challenge and volunteered to be the national chairman of an ambitious campaign and an extraordinary research project supported by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Beat AML.

Beat AML is a three-year $8.3 million campaign that will change the landscape of acute myeloid leukemia. I ask you to support me in this endeavor.

It’s near and dear to my heart because it was AML that devastated our family 18 years ago. It continues to devastate families and it continues to be the deadliest of blood cancers.

In the years since Carley died, survival rates for people diagnosed with AML have barely improved and remain under 25%. Despite all of the advances in medicine, this is one cancer that continues to confound scientists. And, that’s where LLS comes in.

In launching Beat AML, LLS took on an ambitious three-year challenge and turned to Dr. Brian Druker- world renowned for developing the drug Gleevec that is literally saving thousands of patients diagnosed with CML (chronic myeloid leukemia). In attacking AML, Dr. Druker will lead an unprecedented, multi-institution collaboration involving academic, bio/pharma and technology partners.

The program is ambitious: during the next three years enroll 900 patients, discover the genetic mutations that drive AML, test combinations of therapies, discover precision treatments and give hope to families diagnosed with this disease. This hasn’t been accomplished in 30 years.

But that’s going to change. By making a donation to Beat AML you will join LLS, Dr. Druker and Carley’s team in our battle against AML. And, together we can truly advance science.

Sincerely,

Michael C Copley
National Chairman
Beat AML Campaign

P.S. As Chairman I am pledging a minimum of $50,000 to Beat AML as a match to any and all contributions received. Remember your donation is 100% tax deductible and will go directly to research. Please help us reach our goal.

Note: Carley’s AML was so aggressive that the current treatments in 1995 had no effect. We chose to just bring Carley home. The picture above was taken a week before she died. It reminds me to never give-up.

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Supporter Comments

To Michael, one of my favorite people! Thank you for your leadership and support of LLS. Someday is Today!

Liza Munson,

Fri Dec 12 01:14:41 EST 2014

Michael and Liz...thank you for all that you have done for LLS.

Jeff Lipscomb,

Fri Oct 09 10:51:55 EDT 2015

Michael, I just found your campaign Beat AML...my memory isn't that great these days but what happened 19 years ago is forever stamped on my heart. God Bless to you and Liz for all that you do for LLS and beyond! xoxo Jenny Cairncross

Jenny Cairncross,

Wed Aug 05 05:57:56 EDT 2015

Liz and Michael, you have inspired us to match your $50,000 gift for my daughter, Kathleen, who died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Nonnie Barbey,

Fri Feb 27 04:09:43 EST 2015

Mike, We're in this fight together. Your efforts are inspiring. John Kellenyi

John Kellenyi,

Fri Jan 23 03:03:55 EST 2015

Michael, We lost our beautiful daughter 12 years ago to AML. She was the oldest of our 4 children. We are proud to be supportive of all the various fund raising to find a cure for AML. Congratulations and keep up the good work! Mel & Renee Katten

Mel & Renee Katten,

Fri Jan 23 12:36:56 EST 2015

Best of luck with your campaign, Michael! We're sure it will be a success. With love, Peter, Abi and Dudley. Xo

Abi & Peter Obre,

Sun Jan 18 03:49:08 EST 2015

Michael and Liz, I am incredible proud of all you do for LLS. We know how many lives blood cancer touches and how important it is to find cures. You inspire and encourage me to do more everyday as I keep Carley and my grandfather in my heart. More to come as we fight on! xoxo

Rachel Peniche,

Fri Jan 16 10:38:59 EST 2015

I am very proud of you, Michael. AML has never directly impacted my family, but I saw how devastating it was to yours when you lost your beautiful Carley. I feel privileged to help support research for a cure. You and Liz are inspirational leaders!

Ahern Family,

Mon Dec 22 05:54:02 EST 2014

Michael I am inspired by your dedication to this cause. Thank you for doing all you are doing!!

Jacqueline Cebik,

Thu Dec 11 03:35:01 EST 2014

Your dedication to beat AML is incredible and inspiring. Keep up the amazing work!

Tyler Grigsby,

Tue Dec 02 05:17:00 EST 2014

We are so proud of your continued dedication and tireless work which is so necessary

Lisa and Michael Peckham,

Wed Jun 24 05:11:23 EDT 2015

Thank you Liz and Michael - let's BEAT AML!!

Phillip Weichel,

Thu Jun 18 11:42:35 EDT 2015

As a survivor of AML I salute and support your efforts.

jeff helfman,

Mon May 18 04:49:13 EDT 2015

Proud to contribute to the memory of a sweet child who would surely have become just as generous and kind as her parents, Michael and Liz.

Xavier & Annette Esteves,

Wed Jan 07 08:56:01 EST 2015

We'll pray for Dr. Druker to make progress with a terrible illness. Rick and Dana

Rick&Dana Devereux,

Wed Jan 07 07:36:14 EST 2015

You are doing a great job raising money for a great cause Michael!! I'm sure you will reach your goal! Love, Jan

Janice Obre,

Wed Jan 07 05:55:42 EST 2015

I truly hope we can find a cure in our lifetime! Good luck Dr.Druker

Lipscomb Family,

Mon Dec 15 10:45:17 EST 2014

Michael: You, Liz and Carley are an inspiration to an entire community of those touched by blood cancer. THANK YOU for all you are doing.

Mark Roithmayr,

Wed Nov 26 08:19:48 EST 2014

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