As some of you may know, we lost the most amazing dog to lymphoma and nasal carcinoma in November. I'm raising funds for blood cancer research this year in memory of Lucky. 

Our sweet Lucky crossed the Rainbow Bridge after bravely fighting cancer for more than 7 months. He had completed chemotherapy and radiation, but after he lost the ability to use or move his back legs we knew his time had come. The cancer had started attacking his spinal chord. We brought him home for one last night together, and I camped out on the floor in my sleeping bag next to him just as I did on his first night with us when he was a puppy. Then we said goodbye.

Lucky was a special dog. He was just so happy to be wherever we were. He brought unconditional love, laughter and licks to our lives and hearts. I miss his ear nibbles, his snuggles and his light. If I could ask Lucky one question it would be, “Did you have a good life?” Because he deserved the best.

Did you know:

*LLS funds a veterinary researcher who specializes in canine cancer

*Human and canine cancer look the same under a microscope

*Lymphoma in dogs is treated similary to lymphoma in humans

*6 million dogs will get cancer this year 

I am proud to support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society who's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS works toward its goal through research, access, advocacy. 

Fast Facts:

• Since 2017 LLS has helped advance 60 of the 70 blood cancer treatment options approved by the FDA
• 40% of ALL cancer drugs approved since 2000 were first approved to treat blood cancers
• Blood cancer research is leading to advances in other cancers as well such as bone, prostate, brain, breast and ovarian cancers.
• Every 3 minutes someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer
• In Wisconsin alone, more than 27,000 people are living with a blood cancer

Please visit my website as often as you can, and share it with everyone you know who would also like to join us in the fight against cancer. Together, we have the power, the passion and the resolve to achieve a world without blood cancer. All donations are tax-deductible, and every dollar matters!

On behalf of cancer patients and their families everywhere, I sincerely thank you for your support!

For more information about LLS, please visit lls.org