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Bag Ladies Luncheon – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will hold the Bag Ladies Luncheon on February 5 at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club in Ocala, FL. This event allows guests to enjoy a luncheon while shopping for new designer handbags and gently-used celebrity handbags at a live auction. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

Bachelors For Cures – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will host Bachelor’s for Cures to raise money for blood cancer research on February 5 at Sunset Station in San Antonio. Guests will be given the chance to mingle at a cocktail reception and bid for a date package that includes a bachelor of their choice and dinner for two. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

Hope Conference In Hattiesburg, MS – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will host the Hope Conference on February 7 at the University of Southern Mississippi. Attendees will learn about the latest updates on all types of cancer from experts in the medical field and cancer survivors. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

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Milestones In Myeloma Therapy: An Update From The American Society Of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting – This free teleconference will be held on February 3 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST. The discussion, led by Robert Z. Orlowski, MD, PhD, will focus on new treatments and research presented at the ASH annual meeting. He will also discuss the role of clinical trials and drug therapies in advancing myeloma treatment and quality of life concerns. Questions are welcome throughout the event. For more information and to register, please visit the LLS Web site.

Portland Fundraising Clinic – This clinic, presented by the LLS, will take place on February 3 at the Regence BCBS in the Three Sisters Conference Room in Portland. It begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. A brief presentation will focus on fundraising pointers. Time at the end will be reserved for questions and for editing and reviewing your fundraising material. For more information, please visit the LLS Web site.

An Evening With Colt Brennan – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Hawaii is hosting this benefit fundraiser on February 3 in Honolulu. Colt Brennan, a former Warrior quarterback, will give the opening speech at 6 p.m. Former University of Hawaii (UH) receiver Davone Bess and current UH coach Greg McMackin will also be in attendance. The event will last until 9 p.m. and will include a silent auction, live auction, and other entertainment. All proceeds benefit the LLS. For more information, please visit The Honolulu Advertiser Web site.

Milestones In Myeloma Therapy – This free program for patients and caregivers will be presented by LLS on February 4 at the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center in Avon, CT. Registration and a complimentary dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the program will run from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The program will include an overview of myeloma, a look at the latest drug therapies, and processes to manage myeloma and the side effects associated with treatment. Questions are welcome at the end of the program. For more information, please visit the LLS Web site.

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The Bloom: Fashion Show Extravaganza ― Fashion designer Christine Phillips will donate the proceeds of her annual fashion show to the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF). Hosted by NBC 10’s Monique Braxton, the fashion show will be held on January 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. For further information or to register, visit the Christine Phillips Web site.

Fifth Annual Charity Art Show & Wine Tasting ― The event is held in memory of Hannah Pites, a six-year-old multiple myeloma patient who passed away from the disease in 2005. In its first four years, the event raised over $20,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). This year’s event will be held on January 31, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at McMenamins Old St. Francis School in Bend, OR. Those who are unable to attend can donate art or wine. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon ― The race will begin at 8 a.m. on February 1, on John F. Kennedy Drive in San Francisco. The half marathon will wind through the Golden Gate Park and along Ocean Beach. The event’s official sponsors are the Koret Family House, The Harbor Light Center for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, and Support for Families of Children with Disabilities. Participants may make a personal donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, who is separately sponsoring the event. For more information, visit the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon Web site.

Australian Country Stars Walk For Blood Cancer Research ― On January 26, musicians Gina Jeffreys, Kasey Chambers, and Troy Cassar-Daley, along with over 200 people, walked down the main street of Tamworth, Australia, in support of the Australian Leukaemia Foundation. Three years ago, Gina Jeffreys organized the first walk after receiving a letter from a six-year-old leukemia patient. The Australian Leukaemia Foundation supports research for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. For more information, visit the Look to the Stars Web Site.

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Dress Down Day For Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – On January 30, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) invites employees in companies across Western New York, with approval from their employers, to dress in their favorite casual attire. For a $5 donation, employees will support families and patients of leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma. For more information, please visit the LLS Web site.

Current Trends In Leukemia, Lymphoma, And Myeloma – The conferences will take place at The Fairmont Washington, D.C. and the Renaissance Westchester Hotel in White Plains, NY, on January 31. This symposium intends to reach medical oncologists and hematolgists. Physician assistants, nurses, fellows, pharmacists, and others interested in the treatment of cancer are also welcome to attend. For more information, please visit the Physicians’ Education Resource Web site for the conferences in Washington, D.C. and White Plains, NY.

Blood, Stem Cells, and Cancers of the Blood – Wei Xu, a Ph.D. candidate in the Committee on Cancer Biology, will give a series of eight free lectures at the University of Chicago Medical Center on Saturdays from 11 a.m to noon beginning January 10 through February 28. This year’s series entitled, "Blood, Stem Cells and Cancers of the Blood," highlights the differences between stem cells and other cells in the body. The series will also explore how stem cells are used in cancer therapy. For more information, please visit the University of Chicago Medical Center Web site.

Emerging Therapies For Blood Cancer Patients – On January 31, the LLS will hold a talk for Northern California patients and their caregivers at the San Francisco Hilton. The talk will involve the latest results from clinical trials for blood cancer patients as highlighted by the December meeting of the American Society of Hematology. For more information, please visit the LLS Web site.

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Current Trends In Leukemia, Lymphoma, And Myeloma – Physicians’ Education Resources will be holding conferences at the New York Marriott Downtown and Stowers Institute for Medical Research in Kansas City, MO on January 24, 2009. The focus of both education programs is to provide cancer care professionals with information on advances presented at hematology conferences in 2008. A major goal is to increase patient enrollment in clinical trials by raising awareness of new treatments under development. For further information, please visit the conference Web sites for New York and Kansas City, MO.

The Hematopoietic Stem Cell: What Is A Hematopoietic Stem Cell? Where Is It From, And Where Is It Going? – The University of Chicago Medical Center will be holding a lecture on January 24, 2009, from 11 a.m. to noon. This lecture is the third part of an eight-week series called “Blood, Stem Cells and Cancers of the Blood” and is notably for non-scientists. For further information, please visit The University of Chicago Medical Center Web site.

Complementary Medicine During Treatment For Cancer – This free program sponsored by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will be presented by Joe Bubalo, Pharm D., on January 27, 2009, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Portland, OR.  The program will cover complementary medicines and possible drug interactions. Pre-registration is required, and a complimentary dinner will be provided.  For further information or to register, please visit the LLS’s event Web site.

Caring For Your Bones When You Have Multiple Myeloma - CancerCare is sponsoring a telephone education workshop on January 28, 2009, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  It allows people to learn about cancer-related issues from their own home or office.  The workshop will be conducted by leading experts in oncology and will focus on bone care for myeloma patients. Questions are welcomed and encouraged.  There are no participation fees or phone charges, although pre-registration is required.  For further information or to register, please see the CancerCare Web site.

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Fraternity Raises $75,000 To Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – At the University of Georgia last semester, the Beta chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) raised $75,000 in only three months for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). They beat last year's total of $59,365 and surpassed this year's goal of $65,000. The freshmen members sought donations from friends, family, and businesses. Thirty-five members took part in the “Light the Night Walk” in Athens, GA, a nationwide LLS fundraising event. In 1971, a former SAE president passed away from leukemia. Since then, the fraternity has raised over $1 million to support the mission of the LLS to cure all blood cancers. For more information, please see the article in the University of Georgia’s student newspaper.

What Cancer Survivors Should Know About Health Insurance And Employment Rights – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), together with the Fox Chase Virtua Health Cancer Program, is hosting this free workshop about workplace rights after being diagnosed with cancer. The panel of experts will also address issues involving private and federal insurance, social security, and disability. The program will be held at the Virtua Memorial Hospital Conference Center in Mt. Holly, NJ, on January 22, 2009. Registration and dinner begins at 6 p.m.; the program will last from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, please visit the LLS Web site.

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Current Trends In Leukemia, Lymphoma, And Myeloma – Physicians’ Education Resource and the Lurie Cancer Center will be holding a symposium at the Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center Baldwin Auditorium in Chicago on January 16, 2009. The symposium will update cancer treatment providers on information presented during hematology conferences in 2008. Developments will be discussed through presentations, interactive case discussions, and Q&A opportunities. For more information, visit the conference Web site.

The Beast Feast – Local celebrity, Outdoors Dan, will host this fundraising feast to be held on January 16, 2009, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Stoney Creek Inn in Johnston, IA. All proceeds from the event, which features a wild game buffet and live entertainment, will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

Julia Walls Kiefer Marrow Donor Project – The Kiwanis Club of Winston-Salem, NC, is hosting a drive to find potential bone-marrow donors for myeloma patient Julia Kiefer and others who are in need of a transplant. The drive will be held on January 17, 2009, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at College Park Baptist Church. The cheek swab test that determines whether a person is a potential donor costs $52, but funds are available to help anyone who cannot afford the test. For more information, visit the Winston-Salem Journal article.

Team In Training At P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona – This marathon event will take place on January 18, 2009. It begins at 7:30 a.m. in Phoenix and concludes that evening in Tempe. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s charity sports organization, Team in Training, will be participating. For more information, visit the Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona and LLS Web sites.