Climb. Conquer. Cure. 
March 24th, 2024

Hi friends!  The first time I did the Big Climb event many years ago it was mainly because I wanted to challenge myself in doing something I've never done before.  To my surprise, I had a couple friends donate on my behalf telling me they had family who had been affected by blood cancer and lymphoma.  I stopped doing this event for awhile, but returned to doing it last year because I discovered that more and more people close to me and in my circle have been affected by it.  If you have the financial means, I would appreciate any donation amount to help in the fight against blood cancer and lymphoma.  Big or small - it will make a difference.  If you can not, I completely understand and a simple word of encouragement for me will be more than enough.  If anything, I just hope this message brings more awareness to blood cancer and lymphoma.

Thank you - and remember, health is wealth.  Take care of yourselves.

What is the Big Climb?
The Big Climb is a stairclimb up the Columbia Center - the tallest skyscraper in downtown Seattle. There are 69 floors of stairs, 1311 steps, and 788 feet of vertical elevation. Although it will be challenging, it pales in comparison to what blood cancer patients go through. All proceeds benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 

Who is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society?
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The mission of LLS is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Every day, more than 347 LLS sponsored researchers come closer to the goal of finding a cure for leukemia and related blood cancers. Locally, LLS funds 10 researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and University of Washington Medical Center. Your support and commitment to the mission of LLS enables us to continue this important work of saving lives and aids us in our ability to reach patients in our community.

Thank you for your time and I hope that you will consider donating to this cause!