Dad

My dad spent yesterday at the oncologist getting treatment for a blood disorder,(polycythemia vera he has too many red blood cells in his blood and his blood is like sludge causing organ problems) my dad is pretty sick sometimes but he never lets you know how bad he feels. He is always there for me and his grandson. He is a great man and I admire him so much although I probably don't tell him that often enough. I would be lost without him and all his help. Which got me thinking about the the Blogging for Blood Cancer. Remember Blogging for Blood Cancer Find the date and time of your Light the night walk!

The first annual “Blogging for Blood Cancer” event will take place from August 11-18, 2008. This first time event will bring bloggers from across the United States together to raise awareness for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and its mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma society is a wonderful organization I have been involved with in the past. My dear friend has survived 2 bouts of Leukemia and she was a huge help when I was dx with breast cancer.

All bloggers participating will have the opportunity to be entered to win prizes donated by event sponsors by leaving a Mr. Linky link on the Goodies for Mom post for the event. The event post will go up on August 11, 2008 at 8:00am. Even if you do not have a blog, visitors to the Goodies for Mom and Friends of Heroes blogs during the week will also have opportunities to win as they learn more about the importance of LLS’s research and patient services in the fight against blood cancer.