The cards you buy this holiday season can offer a gift of hope-by helping to find a cure for children facing a potentially fatal disease.
Harrison Strickler of Richmond, Va., was 6 years old when his parents, Leslie and Al, heard the words, "Your child has leukemia." The diagnosis sent the family reeling.
But after two grueling years, Harrison is back to doing all the things he loves-including riding his bike-thanks to treatments made possible by years of research.
More research is needed. Despite advances in treatment, every year more children die from this disease than any other form of cancer.
This holiday season, Harrison says his wish is to see cancer cured for good.
"People should know that their support really gives kids like me hope when we're going through something like this, and it made me feel better when I was in the hospital knowing that people were trying to help find cures," said Harrison.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is on a mission to help make Harrison's wish come true by funding research seeking better treatments and cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improving the quality of life of patients such as Harrison and their families.
Families and businesses all across the country can help by purchasing the Society's holiday cards.
Twenty percent of the proceeds will go to support the Society's mission.
"I hope that before I get to be a grown-up they can find a cure so no more kids get sick like I did," said Harrison.
Holiday cards can help fund research and help save the lives of children like Harrison Strickler.
For more information on how to purchase these cards, visit www.lls.holidaycardstore.net. |
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