"Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan (CLF) is a statewide agency that provides information, financial assistance, and emotional support to adults and children affected by leukemia, lymphoma, and related blood disorders. Until there’s a cure, CLF is here to help families overcome the challenges these conditions present. CLF is currently serving over 4,400 families in the state of Michigan."
This past Saturday we participated in "The Walk" held by the Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan. The event took place in Downtown Grand Rapids and as you can see from the pictures, it was a very scenic 3 miles.
Todd's sister Shelly was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in July of 2009 and then just a few months later, in September of 2009, their Mother Ellen was found to have Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Shelly finished her treatment of chemo and radiation in Dec of 2009 and is now considered to be in remission. Ellen, finished chemo in Jan 2010 but will be continuing treatment for the next two years going in about every three months. Unfortunately, there is no cure for Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Hana, Hannah, Jake Grandma Ellen and Nathaniel
Mom/Grandma Ellen and Shelly heading to the finish line
Mom and Shelly at the finish line
Todd in back, Me, Nathaniel, Shelly, Mom, Hana, Hannah, Todd's sister Darlene and Daughter Paige and Jake in front
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