Hi,

As some of you know, this year, on August 24th, I'll be participating in the Chicago Triathlon (goal of Olympic Distance this year! - 1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run) as part of the Lurie Children's Team! This team is raising money for our Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.

If you are willing and able, we would LOVE for you to join our Lurie Children's Team and participate! There are 2 different sprint distances and the olympic distance as well. IF you cannot participate this year - please consider supporting me and our team! (If you sign up as part of the team, you continue to get the "early bird" pricing!)

Lurie Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is pioneering breakthroughs that result in the highest cure rates and improved quality of life for children. Ranked among the top programs in the country, the Center is recognized for its clinical and scientific expertise and the breadth and quality of its services. Your contribution will help defeat childhood cancer.

I hope you’ll help me reach my goal in support of the patients and families at Lurie Children’s

Here’s how your donations can make a difference:

$50 could provide educational resources to help patients and families understand a new diagnosis, the different aspects of treatment and changes they will experience.

$100 can offset the cost of genetic counseling and testing services for pediatric oncology patients and families at risk of hereditary cancer syndromes.

$250 can support the banking of valuable tumor tissue specimens that allow researchers to gain insight into different cancers at all stages.

$500 supports clinical trials to help discover new or more effective treatment options

$1000 will allow us to continue to develop future specialists in the field of pediatric oncology through our fellowship training program.

All donations are tax-deductible and will be acknowledged by Lurie Children’s Foundation.

On behalf of the patients and families of Lurie Children’s, thank you for your support!