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Couples Dash For Diamonds & A Cure

christine.lazzari@lls.org — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:34:46 GMT

If you're in Manhattan on September 12th, watch out as the city will be stormed with brides and grooms on the hunt for diamonds! Michael C. Fina and Tacori, leaders in the jewelry and bridal industry, have partnered to host a diamond scavenger hunt. Proceeds from “Diamond Dash: Dash for a Diamond & a Cure” will support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).

The dashers will race down the streets of NYC, solving clues sent via SMS, and stopping at various wedding-related destinations throughout the city. The first couple to reach each destination will be awarded with a prize valued up to $3,500! And, the couple that reaches the final destination first will be awarded an incredible Grand Prize.

Grand prize winners of the Diamond Dash will receive a beautiful handcrafted Tacori engagement ring setting, matched with a Tacori Diamond, both valued at approximately $20,000, as well as a honeymoon package to Waikoloa Beach Resort on Hawaii's Big Island, including roundtrip airfare and four nights hotel accommodations at Hilton Waikoloa Village. The dash will culminate with a once-in-a-lifetime proposal opportunity.

Think you know all there is to know about NYC's wedding hot-spots and trivia? Do you and your special someone Want a chance to grab some prizes? Sign up for the event at www.diamondsmakeadifference.com. We're limited to 1,000 teams, so act fast.

Cruisin' For A Cure

christine.lazzari@lls.org — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:44:04 GMT

Super Volunteer, Pete West, of San Antonio TX, has hit the road on a around-the-country motorcycle ride to raise awareness and funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Cruising on his 2007 Honda Goldwing GL1800, decked out in LLS insignia, West has set his goals high. He'll be visiting cancer centers in at least 35 states, traveling 11,000+ miles in one month, aiming to raise $50,000 to fight blood cancers.

Why he's doing it? West says, "I have never been diagnosed with cancer but I have had family members and friends that have so I want to do my part to help in my own way and that is to raise money to help doctors and scientists find a cure for cancer and find it now!"

West is riding to honor those who have fought and are fighting their own battles with blood cancers. His inspiration to do something grand for LLS was sparked by his wife, Lisa, who is an avid member of Team In Training and has completes two 1/2 marathons to raise money for the cause.

Pete West's extraordinary journey began on May 16th. Right now, he's leaving Pickerington, OH, where the American Motorcycle Association and the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum are located, and head north to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. You can follow his incredible journey on his blog. Help him on his way by donating to his campaign.

A Partnership worth More than a Million Bucks

christine.lazzari@lls.org — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:32:37 GMT

Congratulations to a super star team at Burlington Coat Factory. As the Light The Night Walk’s first Million Dollar Partner, Burlington Coat Factory continues to show tremendous support for The Leukemia & Lymphoma’s (LLS) mission to fight blood cancers.

Through this six year partnership history with Light The Night, the company has remained the campaign’s #1 National Partner each year – bringing in more than $3 million to date. They were the first retailer to sell paper balloon on behalf of LLS and received a National Walk Award from LLS in 2002.

In 2007, the company’s inaugural year as a Million Dollar Partner, in-store paper balloon sales at nearly 400 retail locations and Walk Team participation brought in $1,145,000.

This year, after just 9 weeks of the paper balloon sales campaign, Burlington Coat Factory has already exceeded the $1 Million mark. The paper balloon sales campaign will continue through Black Friday, November 29th, 2008.

National Team Captain for Burlington Coat Facory, Christopher Pilla, said,

“Our employees and customers have shown great support with our Light the Night paper balloon icon campaign in our stores as well as joining us at our local community walks. Our Balloon Sales campaign will run appropriately enough right through to the Friday after Thanksgiving. We encourage you to visit your local Burlington Coat Factory store to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Thank you for your continued support!”

Click here to find a store near you. Visit before the end of the campaign to purchase your paper balloon and help fund research and programs for blood cancer patients.