Beat AML

Beat AML

Russ and Karen Parker's Beat AML Fundraising Page

Jan 23, 2015

Join Us in Our Challenge to Save More Lives

Dear Friends and Family,

As many of you know, I am a 10 year survivor of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), a leukemia that remains as one of the most deadly of all blood cancers. In the years since my diagnosis with AML, the survival rates have barely improved and remain under 25%., and AML continues to devastate families. Despite all of the advances in medicine, this is one cancer that continues to confound scientists and doctors, and that is what I would like to help change.

Karen and I have volunteered to raise funds to cure AML in an ambitious research and development project supported by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS): 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.

Please join us in this challenge that is currently in progress, led by Dr. Brian Druker who is 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 our team in our battle against AML. And, together we can truly advance science.

Thank you.

Kindest Regards,

Russ Parker

Beat AML Campaign

P.S. Remember that your donation is 100% tax deductible and will go directly to AML research, and any amount will truly be appreciated. Our goal is to raise $50,000 for this important program.

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Supporter Comments

Russ, Your spirit and optimism are motivating to everyone around you. Keep up your great work and continue to stay healthy! Jim and Janine Camp

James Camp,

Sat Feb 21 03:44:49 EST 2015

Karen & Russ how wonderful to have an AML survivor going for it! Good luck with your campaign.

Carley's Angels,

Fri Jan 30 04:37:51 EST 2015

Russ- keep up the great work,Rich

richard essen,

Mon Aug 03 12:44:42 EDT 2015

RUSS is the best. So grateful he is here!!!

Lynn Kubasek,

Fri Jul 31 11:17:25 EDT 2015

Russ, your personal success in beating AML and your commitment to helping others do the same is inspirational. I'm proud to know you and humbled by your ability to engage others in this crucial fight. Nice work!

Sean Tabor,

Thu Jul 30 07:24:24 EDT 2015

Russ, keep up the great work! You are an inspiration to us all.

Greg Brown,

Mon Jul 27 02:31:32 EDT 2015

Thank you so much, Eileen T. Span for your generous donation.

Eileen T Span,

Fri Apr 03 10:28:57 EDT 2015

We hope that this will help others reach their ten-year anniversaries in the same way that you have, Russ. You are truly an inspiration. Bob and Cookie Engman

Mary J Engman,

Sun Mar 29 07:45:39 EDT 2015

Russ: Your joie de vivre shines on all that get to work with you. Best wishes in this campaign.

Kevin Ivey,

Mon Mar 16 04:51:15 EDT 2015

It is such a blessing that Russ beat the leukemia and is enjoying life with all the wonderful Parker family!

Maribeth DeSantis,

Thu Mar 12 11:12:48 EDT 2015

Love you Parker family, thanks for helping raise money for this important cause!

Anne Adams,

Sat Mar 07 06:45:48 EST 2015

Thank you Karen for your thoughtful note.

Skip and Nancy Burke Burke,

Sat Mar 07 02:46:11 EST 2015

We are honored to be able to help you in this fundraising campaign. Thank you, Russ and Karen, for being the wonderful people you are and for the efforts you are now putting forth to help others. So proud to know you--Cathy and Mike Kent

Catherine Kent,

Wed Mar 04 07:50:45 EST 2015

Russ your such an inspiration and so happy you won the fight couldn't imagine life without knowing you and being your friend. Couldn't think off a better cause to donate our hard earned money too. Love the Parkersburg!!😘😘👏👏💪💪💪

Tammy and BT,

Wed Mar 04 06:58:16 EST 2015

We are very thankful that our son-in-law, Russ, survived AML and that he is dedicataed to finding a cure.

Don & Beth Reneker,

Wed Mar 04 01:27:46 EST 2015

I thank God every day that our son is alive. Russ has continued to devote his efforts to Leukemia causes for the past 10 years as well as other charitable commitments. He is determined to make a difference in the cure rate of AML Betty Lee Parker (Mother of Russ Parker)

Betty Lee Parker,

Wed Mar 04 12:03:20 EST 2015

My sister, Linda, died from leukemia at the age of 43. Perhaps, if she had the excellent care Russ received, she might also have survived. We are proud of you, Russ, for the strength and dedication you have displayed over the past 10 years and for the inspiration you have been to us.

Lawrence and Carol Burnight,

Tue Mar 03 05:03:41 EST 2015

We are so grateful for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society and Dr. Druker's dedication to the BEAT AML research program. We are also thankful for Dr. Stephen Forman of the City of Hope for the ongoing care that he gives to all of his patients. Thank you all!

Russ and Karen Parker,

Tue Mar 03 11:22:57 EST 2015

Russ and Karen, This is a great effort on your part!

Bruce Carey,

Mon Jul 20 01:47:39 EDT 2015

We are honored to have Russ and Karen Parker as our friends. Super amazed by their personal strength and handwork towards AML research.

Lynn and Craig Bushnell,

Tue May 05 10:15:38 EDT 2015

Our brother, Russ Parker, is living proof of the the healing power of science (City of Hope, AML research) and faith (Awesome God). He and Karen and his kids have dedicated their lives to helping others. We could not be more inspired by Russ's goodness and strength, and are grateful to get to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma society in his honor. Love you RJP! Kerry and Todd

Kerry and Todd Burnight,

Sun Mar 22 01:00:16 EDT 2015

Thank you all for keeping up the fight for others!

Paul and Linda Graebner,

Tue Mar 17 10:55:42 EDT 2015

Russ,you are our Hero!!!!! We are more than happy to help support research to help end this disease.

The Ehlers Family,

Tue May 05 07:36:31 EDT 2015

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