Articles tagged with: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
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The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) have paired up to fund a research initiative focusing on multiple myeloma cancer stem cells. Dr. William Matsui of Johns Hopkins University and Dr. Irving Weissman of Stanford University each received research grants worth $250,000.
After prominent cancer stem cell experts met at the 2008 MMRF Myeloma Cancer Stem Cell Research Roundtable, it was decided that myeloma cancer stem cells studies should be funded.
Some scientists believe that cancer stem cells, which are immature cancer cells, are responsible for …
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AT&T Austin Marathon And Half Marathon ― The two marathon races, sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), will be held on February 15 in Austin, TX. Since 1992, the event has grown to be the sixteenth largest marathon in the United States, with over 10,000 participants each year. For further information, visit the LLS Web site.
Los Angeles Marathon ― The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will sponsor the race on February 16. The Los Angeles marathon offers more on-course live performances than any other marathon in the world, ranging from Japanese Taiko drummers at the start line to singer Randy Newman on Vermont Avenue. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.
Update On Stem Cell Transplant For Blood Cancer Patients ― Medical Director of the Center for Hematologic Malignancies at Oregon Health & Science University Dr. Richard Maziarz will speak at the Oncology Nursing Society professional meeting on February 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will be held in Oregon (exact location to be determined). A question and answer session will follow the presentation, and a complimentary dinner will be served. Pre-registration for the free event is required. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.
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Jeans And Jewels Gala – This event, which will be held February 14, will focus on raising awareness and funding for research to cure multiple myeloma. It features live entertainment, food, and silent and live auctions with proceeds going to the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF). It will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Treesdale Community Center in Gibsonia, PA. For more information, visit the IMF Web site.
Tour De Palm Springs Century Ride – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will be participating in this charity cycling event, which is one of the largest of its kind in America. This event will be held on February 14 in Palm Springs, CA. Funds will be raised through participants’ payment toward the race entry, two nights of hotel accommodations, pasta meals, and victory parties. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.
Myrtle Beach Full And Half Marathon – On February 14, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team in Training will be participating in this marathon in downtown Myrtle Beach. A Team in Training alumni reunion will also occur during the marathon. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.
23rd Annual Missouri Winefest – This two-day event kicks off on February 14 at the Westport Plaza in St. Louis. Attendees can sample wine from the best Missouri wineries and enjoy live music entertainment. All proceeds from the $20.00 entrance fee will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma society (LLS). For more information, visit the LLS Web site.
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Women’s Running magazine will hold a women’s half marathon in St. Petersburg, FL, during the weekend of November 21-22.
The event, titled Women's Running St. Pete Half Marathon to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, is expected to draw women from all over the country.
Participants can either train to run or walk through LLS’s Team in Training (TNT), the world’s first and largest charity sports training program. Through TNT, participants receive four or five months of training with certified coaches, …
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The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) has been chosen as the official charity of the first Rite Aid Cleveland 5K. The race will take place on May 16 and will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Cleveland Convention Center.
The Rite Aid Cleveland 5K is an addition to the Cleveland Marathon weekend of events. The Cleveland Marathon and Half Marathon will be held on the following day, May 17.
The MMRF has also been chosen as a charity partner for the marathon and half marathon. In addition, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s …
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School and Youth Programs – From February 9 until February 27, students from South Carolina will be collecting donations to support the mission of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to find a cure for myeloma and other blood-related cancers. For more information or to enroll your local school, visit the LLS Web site.
Culinary Luncheon Series – The Palm Beach Area Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will be sponsoring the Culinary Luncheon Series at Morton’s Steak House in Boca Raton, FL. on February 10. The event will take place from noon until 2 p.m. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.
Staying Hopeful After a Diagnosis of Cancer – On February 10, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will host cancer counselor Susan Hedlund at Fairfield Inn & Suites in Lake Oswego, OR. Hedlund will be giving a presentation on the connection between mind and body and the importance of positive thinking. A complimentary dinner will be served, and a question and answer session will follow. The program will run from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.
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Current Trends In Leukemia, Lymphoma, And Myeloma ― On February 7, Physicians’ Education Resources will hold an educational symposium at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel. The focus of the symposium is to provide updates on treatment options for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma originally presented at major national hematology conferences in 2008. The program will also seek to enhance awareness of novel agents that are in development in order to increase the number of patients enrolled in clinical trials. For further information, visit the Physicians’ Education Resource Web site.
Blood, Stem Cells, And Cancers Of The Blood ― February 7 marks the next lecture in the seventh annual Charles B. Huggins Lecture Series, "Blood, Stem Cells and Cancers of the Blood." This week’s lecture, entitled “Genetic and Epigenetic Alterations in Blood Cells,” takes place from 11 a.m. to noon at The University of Chicago. Over the course of the eight-week series, Ph.D. candidate Wei Xu will give an overview of how and where components of the blood form. The lectures are designed for the general public and will be especially informative for cancer patients and their families. For more information, visit the University of Chicago Medical Center Web site.
2009 Snowball Softball Mike Kmetz Memorial Tournament ― Men's and co-ed softball teams from across the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut area will compete on February 7 in a single elimination softball tournament. The event will feature all-day food, beverages, prizes, and a raffle, with all proceeds benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). The tournament will take place at Louis M. Klein Middle School & Veteran's Memorial Park in Harrison, NY. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.
