The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Rocky Mountain Chapter (LLS), is one of 68 chapters in the United States and Canada. LLS is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services.
Our mission
LLS's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested more than $600 million in research specifically targeting leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
Patient services
A diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma brings many daily challenges and LLS is committed to providing support and guidance to patients and the health professionals who care for them. LLS offers the most comprehensive array of services to patients and families touched by blood cancers. There are support groups, financial assistance, education programs, discussion boards and many more support opportunities available. For more information about blood cancer, visit http://www.LLS.org or call LLS's Information Resource Center (IRC), a call center staffed by master's level social workers, nurses and health educators who provide information, support and resources to patients and their families and caregivers. IRC information specialists are available at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. To speak to someone right here in Colorado, dial 1-800-286-8159 and ask for our Patient Services Manager, Dr. Lynn Callaway.
Get involved
There are many opportunities to get involved with LLS.
2010 Man & Woman of the Year
"Man & Woman of the Year" is a fundraising campaign where candidates raise as much money as possible in honor, or in memory, of a friend or family member who has battled a blood cancer or in honor of the campaign's Boy & Girl of the Year. These local children are currently undergoing treatment or are survivors of a blood cancer. The individual man and woman who raise the most funds during the eight-week campaign will be awarded the title of Man & Woman of the Year.
The 2010 Man & Woman of the Year kicks off February 18, 2010. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in being a candidate please contact Andrea Steffes-Tuttle at (303) 984-2110 or Andrea.Steffes@lls.org.
Team In Training
Team In Training provides training for those who are interested in preparing to run or walk marathons and half marathons, swim, bike and run a triathlon, embark on a century bike ride (100 miles) or set out on a hike or snowshoe adventure. The program offers all of the coaching, training, and travel opportunities and fundraising support necessary to have a truly life-changing experience. It's an unbeatable offer with great personal rewards. Our teams train in Colorado's Front Range area. To date Team In Training has prepared more than 5,000 participants for their challenge to run, walk, cycle, swim, or hike in the world's first, best and largest charity sports training program. To learn more, visit http://www.teamintraining.org/rm/.
Volunteering
Now could be the right time for you to join the outstanding volunteer team of the LLS Rocky Mountain Chapter. A Chapter Volunteer Training is set for Jan. 7, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. You can learn about ways to help, including:
- Staff a booth at a health fair to distribute education materials.
- Get the word out by sharing education materials and patient education flyers with local oncology offices and treatments centers.
- Work at an education program or support group meeting.
- Help plan an educational program or support group in your area.
- Offer brief, one-on-one support to another patient or family member through First Connection peer calls.
- Become a Team Hero to inspire event participants.
- Share your name, story, and/or photo to be used in grant proposals, newsletters, or speak at events.
- Talk to school groups about LLS services.
- Join the LLS advocacy network and contact legislators about issues that may affect cancer patients and their families.
- Join a committee to help plan/coordinate a campaign.
- Volunteer to work at a campaign event.
- Join a team for an event.
- Join the speaker's bureau to speak at LLS functions.
- Assist with marketing and public relations.
- Work in the office.
To sign up for the training or for more information, please contact Lynn Callaway or Katie Halbert at (303) 984-2110 or by emailing them at Lynn.Callaway@lls.org or Katie.Halbert@lls.org.
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