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Milestones In Myeloma – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will hold a dinner program on January 13, 2009, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Johnny Carino’s restaurant in Austin, TX. Guest speaker Dr. Punit Chadha from Texas Oncology will discuss current and emerging myeloma drug therapies, management of disease and treatment-related side effects, and emotional aspects and support of myeloma. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

Racial Disparities In Multiple Myeloma: Its Effects On The African-American Community – The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) will hold a myeloma workshop on January 13, 2009, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago. The meeting’s agenda is designed primarily to educate general practitioners and other health care professionals who treat patients with multiple myeloma. For more information, visit the MMRF Web site.

The Road To Recovery: Emerging Therapies In Blood Cancers – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will hold a dinner program on January 15, 2009, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Tin Angel restaurant in Nashville, TN. Guest speaker Dr. Ian W. Flinn, Director of Hematologic Malignancies Research at the Sarah Cannon Research Institute, will speak about the process of new drug discovery, research, and approval for treatment; recent and ongoing advances in blood cancer treatments; and selecting a clinical trial as a possible treatment option. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

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The Road To Discovery - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will hold a workshop on clinical trials on January 8, 2009, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wellness Community in Indianapolis, IN. Guest speaker Dr. Michael Dugan from the St. Francis Indiana Blood and Marrow Transplantation will speak about the basics of clinical trials and how to participate in these new treatments. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend - Walt Disney World's annual marathon and half-marathon will take place on January 11, 2009, in their theme parks in Orlando, FL. This year, the beneficiary is the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

Boca Raton South Florida Collector Car Auction – Lifestyle Auctions and Kruse International held its 35th anniversary vintage car auction at Royal Palm Polo Grounds in Boca Raton, FL, from January 1 to January 4.  A portion of the proceeds from the car and memorabilia auction will benefit the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. For more information, visit Lifestyle Auctions.

Current Trends In Leukemia, Lymphoma, And Myeloma – On January 10, 2009, Physicians' Education Resource will be hosting symposiums at the Fairmont San Francisco and the Westin Galleria Dallas to update cancer treatment providers on data presented at hematology conferences in 2008.  Advances will be discussed through presentations, interactive case discussions, and Q&A opportunities. For more information, visit the Web sites for the Dallas and San Francisco conferences.

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Pennies For Patients - Between January 2 and February 28, 2009, local New York schools will be participating in Pennies for Patients, a fundraiser supported by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).  Students are encouraged to collect donations, and schools may raise funds in honor or in loving memory of local blood cancer patients.  Funds donated support the LLS’s local blood cancer research and patient aid services.  For more information, please visit the LLS Web site.

BRATS New Years Resolution 5K – This race will be held on January 4, 2009, at the Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center in Manassas, VA.  The event begins at 8:00 a.m., and the suggested donation is $25.  For more information, please visit the LLS Web site.

Percentage Night At McAlister’s Deli – On January 5, 2009, McAlister's Deli is holding a percentage fundraiser at its Fern Creek location in Louisville, KY.  From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., a percentage of all sales will be donated to the LLS in honor of Ellie Nunn and Cameron Eldridge.  No flyer or coupon is needed to participate.  For more information, please visit the LLS Web site.

UAMS Makes Major Improvements – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will be opening a new 540,000 square-foot hospital on January 16, 2009.  Other improvements were made in 2008, including an expansion to the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, a comprehensive psychiatric facility, and a two-floor classroom building.  The UAMS Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy has begun clinical trials for a new type of myeloma treatment.  For more information, please visit the UAMS Web site.

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Honolulu Marathon – The Team in Training, which is part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), is raising money and competing on behalf of the LLS in the Honolulu Marathon on December 14. Events include a pleasant nine hour course and a 10K race. The Honolulu Marathon is considered one of the largest and most scenic marathons in the world.  Its course includes locations such as Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, and Koko Head Craters. For more information on this event, please visit the Team in Training Web site.

Triathletes for LLS – University at Albany students Tiffany Fazzone and Jody Lewin, along with their triathlon teammates, raised $40,000 for the LLS by competing in the September 14 triathlon in Washington, D.C. Through the LLS’s Team in Training program, they met Samantha Sagnelli, a nine-year-old who was diagnosed with lymphoma last year. Samantha was a source of inspiration for the entire triathlon team. For more information, please visit the University at Albany Web site.

For Caregivers: Coping with Holidays, Special Occasions and Birthdays Throughout the Year - This FREE telephone education workshop will be offered by CancerCare on Friday, December 12, 2008,  from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET. The interactive educational program allows people to learn about cancer-related issues from their own home or office. The workshops are conducted by leading experts in oncology, and questions are welcomed and encouraged. This particular workshop focuses on emotional concerns. There are no participation fees and no phone charges, although pre-registration is required. To register or find more information, please see the CancerCare Web site.

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“Light The Night” Walk Raises Over $150,000 – The Southern New Jersey chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) sponsored a “Light The Night” walk this past October. The event surpassed its $123,000 goal by raising $154,617 for research, patient education, and patient support. Colored balloons honored survivors, supporters, and victims of leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma. For information on walks in your area, please visit the “Light The Night” Web site.

Teachers And Children Wear Pajamas To Raise Money – On November 5, the F.M. Kirby Children’s Center in Madison, New Jersey, held a Pajama Day fundraiser for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Faculty and students were invited to contribute $5 to the LLS and wear pajamas for the day. The event raised $1,200. For more information, see the Independent Press news article.

Leukemia And Lymphoma Awareness Benefit Concert – The Kimball Theatre in Williamsburg, Virginia, will be hosting a Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Benefit Concert on December 8 at 8:00 p.m. Local funk soul tribute artist Brandon Wilson will perform. Tickets are $15 and proceeds will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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