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Current Leukemia News And Your CommentaryI have created this page to keep you informed about current leukemia news and events. I will also include topics about childhood cancer in general because it is a topic that is close to my heart because of my son's leukemia diagnosis at age 3 1/2 years.** Share your opinion about a news topic with other visitors here ** Second Bone Marrow Drive For 2 Year Old, Eve May 13, 2009 - This current leukemia news is an update from last months call for help to find a bone marrow donor for 2 year old, Eve. They are still looking for a donor for her and they need your help! This second bone marrow drive will take place at the Beachwood Mandel JCC, 26001 S. Woodland Rd in Beachwood, Ohio on Sunday, May 17 from 9am – 3pm and Monday, May 18 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. The test is fast and painless and involves a simple cheek swab. Donors must be between the ages of 18-60 and in general good health. If you are close to this location and are able please take the time to see if you are a match and could possible help save this little girl's life. April 15, 2009 - Today's current leukemia news comes with urgency and a call for help. 2 year old Eve was diagnosed with leukemia and is in urgent need of a bone marrow transplant to survive. On April 19 (10:30 am to 2:00 pm) and April 20 (10:00 am to 3:00 pm) there will be a bone marrow drive at Congregation Kehillath Israel 384 Harvard Street – Brookline, MA. If you live in the area I urge you to participate in the drive to see if you are a match for Eve. And even if you aren't you may be a match for someone else in need of a donor. If you don't live in the area you may still join the bone marrow registry.
November 25th, 2008 - A new federal policy enables patients with acute leukemia, CML or mantle cell lymphoma to receive Social Security benefits faster. The government will accelerate the processing of disability claims for patients battling one of 50 life threatening conditions through this new policy known as the Compassionate Allowances initiative. For more information and details you can visit the Social Security Administration website.
November 18th, 2008 - Each year a 23 foot Awareness Tree stands in the lobby of a building in Washington, DC. It is decorated with thousands of gold ribbons. Each ribbon has the name of a child who has, or had cancer. The event is called Light Up the Holidays with Hope and it is our nation's largest childhood cancer awareness event. It will take place at the Old Post Office Pavilion, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave N.W., Washington DC on Saturday December 6th, 2008, 6:30 pm EST. To add a child's name to the 2008 Awareness Tree and for more information you can visit www.candlelighters.org/cancerawarenesstree2008.stm
September 13th, 2008 - Today is Childhood Cancer Awareness Day and I thought it would be a great time to post this information that is so important in the search for a cure for all childhood cancers. In July 2008 President George W. Bush signed into law, the Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act during a ceremony in the Oval Office. This legislation was given its name in memory of Caroline Pryce Walker, daughter of Congresswoman Deborah Pryce (R-OH). Caroline Pryce Walker was nine years old when she succumbed to neuroblastoma in 1999. It will greatly increase federal investment into childhood cancer research. By authorizing $30 million annually over a five year period, this bill will provide funding for collaborative pediatric cancer clinical trials research, create a population-based national childhood cancer database and improve public awareness and communication regarding available treatment and research for children and their families.
August 25th, 2008 - CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation Launching National Campaign In todays current leukemia news I would like to inform you about an event that is dear to my heart. CureSearch is dedicated to raising funds for childhood cancer research for the Children's Oncology Group, the world's largest cooperative childhood cancer research organization. Curesearch and the Children's Oncology Group work together to conquer childhood cancer through scientific discovery. CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation will be launching a national campaign called The CureSearch Virtual Walk for 12,500 in September for National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The CureSearch Virtual Walk for 12,500 is an online effort to unite people in the fight against childhood cancer. During the month, the challenge will be to bring together 12,500 individuals virtually in support of the 12,500 children who are diagnosed with cancer each year. The cost is only $10 to virtually walk for a child. Maybe you will consider forming a team with your friends, family, church, school, company, or community. For more information and to sign up visit the CureSearch website. Have An Opinion About A News Topic?Share your opinion and views about a news topic and start a discussion with other visitors to this page! Return from Current Leukemia News to Home Page Go from Current Leukemia News to Ways You Can Help
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