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8 unusual facts about Leukemia & Lymphoma Society


Arnie Baker

He is the National Cycling Coach for Team in Training, a program of more than 800 coaches and 30,000 participants that raises more than $80 million yearly for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Lizzie Spaulding

For Lizzie's battle with leukemia in 2000, the show received a Special Recognition Award from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for bringing national awareness of the disease to the attention of daytime viewers.

For Lizzie's battle with leukemia in 2000, the soap received a Special Recognition Award from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for bringing national awareness of the disease to the attention of daytime viewers.

Nancy Wesley

In 2002, food franchisor Mrs. Fields teamed up with Days of our Lives and charity Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to host a cookie bake off.

The character also portrayed a storyline which was part of a promotional campaign for food franchisor Mrs. Fields and charity Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Raging Bull Nation

In its first year of existence, MetroNation raised $1015 in donations for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Tom McClain

McClain has been involved with numerous fundraisers for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as well as several children's charities.

U.S. National Soccer Team Players Association

The USNSTPA is also heavily involved in fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through their own Time In program and the national Soccer Kicks for Cancer program.


Christine Elliott

She is a director of Legacy Private Trust and has been a director of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.


see also

Cleveland Marathon

Among the charities supported by the marathon are The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.