Welcome To My Fundraising Page!
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has graciously presented a small group of ~35 riders, including myself, with the opportunity to participate in this years Velo Palmetto fundraising campaign as changemakers in the fight against cancer. The Velo Palmetto is a 3-day cycling and fundraising competition that will be held October 23rd-26th in Greenville, SC. This event will bring together driven volunteers who share a passion for cures and cycling with the ultimate goal of raising $750,000 for cancer research.
The LLS is the world's largest nonprofit health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. The LLS's continued advancements over the years are responsible for the blood cancer survival rate doubling, tripling and even quadrupling in some cases.
This organization is especially dear to me as one of my best friends, Torsie Haugli, passed away from a rare form of blood cancer in 2015. I will be riding in rememberance of Torsie and hope to complete this challenge not only in honor of her on the 10th anniversary of her passing, but to also help bring awareness to all of the great work the LLS is doing.
I am excited for this incredible opportunity and, for the next several months, will be raising awareness of the research, programs, and advocacy being conducted through the LLS in addition to raising funds to support their mission to cure blood cancers.
I have personally committed to a fundraising goal of $25,000 and am asking you to please join me in supporting the LLS by making a donation to my fundraising campaign. Any donation amount is greatly appreciated and will help us get closer to a cure. Your donation will help fund treatments that save lives and support patients in their time of need.
Your donation will not only help individuals with blood cancer but can also positively affect those impacted by other illnesses as well. Many LLS supported therapies are now also used to treat patients with rare forms of stomach and skin cancers. These therapies are also being tested in clinical trials for patients with a range of cancers including lung, brain, breast, pancreatic and prostate cancers. Additionally, LLS funded drugs are now being tested for patients with other non-cancerous diseases like Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis.
Please check if your donation is eligible for an employer donation match to double your contribution! You can check employee matching companies at the following link: https://www.lls.org/ways-help/employee-matching-gifts. All donations are tax deductible.
Please visit my fundraising page often and share with friends who would also like to donate!
On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere I thank you for your support!
Sarah Fletcher
For more information about LLS, please visit lls.org
