I paid $4.59 for a gallon of gas today. I am starting to wonder if 16-miles is too far to walk to work every day...
As you wind down from another gas-guzzling week of commuting and prepare for next week’s travel-heavy 4th of July holiday weekend - you’ll be happy to know that here at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, we’re looking out for you. We’ve launched a new promotion where you can get free gas when you use your Light the Night Walk Web page to raise funds.
Here’s what you do: Register for your walk, if you haven’t already done so. Then, in July and August raise $250 or more online, and you'll receive a free gas card for $15. For every $500 you raise online, you’ll be sent a $50 card.
In addition, our top fundraiser will also win a vacation for four, at one of Marriott Vacation Club's Orlando resorts, including air transportation. See the full details here.
So, before you try to strap your suitcases and kids to your trusty banana-seat bicycle in hopes of saving money, send out some emails to friends and family asking to support your Light the Night Walk – and gas tank!
There’s a wealth of fundraising tactics, available here, which can help you easily reach your goal.
The Light The Night Walk Blog : June 2008
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We are excited to announce an incredible new partnership. We all remember Stephanie Edwards for her stand-out performances on Season 6 of American Idol. Since the show ended, she’s been quite busy. And this year, the talented young recording artist has teamed up with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for Light the Night. Her beautiful and inspirational song, On Our Way (written by Julie Wilde), is the soundtrack of the 2008 Light the Night Walk nationwide.
Listen to a clip here.
If you like it, send the clip to a friend and purchase the whole album. It’s a deal at $5. And, Stephanie is graciously donating $2 from every purchase to support Light the Night.
So, not only are we fortunate enough to have this motivational song and up-and-coming starlet set the stage for our event, but proceeds from the sale of the album will help support programs, research and patient services in our efforts to fight blood cancers.
What a great way to kick off the Light the Night season! Get those walking shoes out, Light the Night is just around the corner.
We are pleased to bring you our newest blog, just launched today. This is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s second blog, joining The LLS Blog. The Light The Night Walk Blog will aim to bring you news and stories on our Light The Night Walk program in an informal and spontaneous style. Feel free to let us know how we’re doing by posting a comment on any of our posts or to give us ideas on posts you’d like to see.
What is Light The Night Walk?
Celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, Light The Night Walk is an annual walk event that raises funds for blood cancer cures. The Walk is casual and doesn’t require you to be in shape, so anyone is welcome to join. There are also incentives for different fundraising levels. Learn more about how you can participate in a walk near you.
Who is the National Spokesperson?
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Rob Brown, an actor who plays football legend Ernie Davis in the new film The Express, is Light The Night Walk 's 2008 spokesperson.\ Davis, who was the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy, died of leukemia at the age of 23. Brown says that playing Davis helped him "understand that all blood cancer patients deserve to live better, longer lives." Watch Brown in our 2008 Public Service Announcement on YouTube\ or Google Video\. Learn more about Light The Night Walk by visiting www.lightthenight.org\ Have you participated in a Light The Night Walk? Find friends and share your story in The Light The Night Walk Community.\ Do you plan on joining a Walk this year? |
