Blogging for Blood Cancer a week of great posts and new friends
Welcome to the the eight and final day of Blogging For Blood Cancer. Today’s Prize is It’s a Glam Thing beauty gift basket (value=$175) courtesy of It’s a Glam Thing.
To qualify to win, leave a comment with an answer to the question after reading the post.
The week of Blogging for Blood Cancer has come to end, but that does not mean that we at FOH will stop blogging for blood cancer and we hope you will continue to come back and check for updates. Thank you to all who have participated and thank you to our very own Lois of Goodies for mom for all the hard work she put into this and all the great prizes. We would also like to thank The Blue Top Hat, The greeting cookie, Susan Murphay inc., Stakersensations,Pretty Posh Princess,Circle of Sentiments,Lucky Girl Trading Company,Mimsi Bags,Its a Glam thing, and Sampsonite for the donation of all the great prizes.
This has been a great week. We have had many great post. If you didn’t get a chance to read them you should check them out.
Monday:Welcome to the Blogging for Blood Cancer Event
Tuesday:Light The Night for Blood Cancers
Wednesday:Every Dollar Counts Toward a Cure!
Thursday:FOH and Their Affliates - Partners in Eradicating Pediatric Blood Cancer
Friday:Our Fifth Season as a Team
Saturday:Pediatric Cancer Research - Why Is It Important?
Sunday:A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost
For more information about joining your Local Friends Of Heroes Light the night team, please visit www.lightthenight.organd search by your zip code then click join a team and click friends of Heroes. If you already have a team and are interested in becoming and affiliate, please email Carole. Thank you for making our first Blogging For Blood Caner such a great event.
For a chance to win, leave a comment with your favorite post for the week and why it was your favorite.by MIDNIGHT PST today.
You’ll also be entered for our grand prize to be drawn Monday for a $900 Timberland and Lacoste product assortment, courtesy of Samsonite. (Comments are moderated.)
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Friends of Heroes is a national Light the Night Friends and Family team. We are comprised of moms, dads, families and friends compelled to help find a cure for blood cancers.
August 18th, 2008 at 8:52 am
I really enjoyed the post on Pediatric Cancer REsearch. It was uplifting to see how far we’ve come in survival rates over the last several decades.
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August 18th, 2008 at 8:52 am
I like “Pediatric Cancer Research - Why Is It Important?” because it shows the names of many who have done so much for this cause and, seeing what they have done, gives hope for the future.
August 18th, 2008 at 9:05 am
My fav was the “every dollar counts toward a cure” because the money donated must be used appropriately to find a cure.
August 18th, 2008 at 9:10 am
A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost is a truly remarkable post. She is expressing herself with grace and humility. A woman has lost her precious child, but can have memories of him through the kindness and consideration of others. People cared enough to make her feel not alone, but surrounded by thoughtful people who would not let her be alone. Death is never the answer for the young child who will always be missed and a future not fulfilled. Memories of will never take the place of a child, but memories of others who made the passing with dignity and honor will help this poor woman.
August 18th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Not a Life Lost was my favorite article because it touched me so.
August 18th, 2008 at 9:24 am
The post titled Pediatric Cancer Research struck me the most and I feel it is the most important because children suffering cancer are the most innocent of all those stricken with the disease. They have lived such a short time and they deserve to live longer and actually LIVE that time, not just survive it day by day. Live it fully without the shadows and the fears.
August 18th, 2008 at 9:26 am
I particularly like the article on Pediatric Cancer research and why it is important.
August 18th, 2008 at 9:32 am
This post by Carrie on August 17th is my favorite because it summarzies all of our feelings about the story of Matthew:
Carrie Says:
August 17th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Matthew is beautiful - thanks for sharing him with us!!
Thank you for taking your pain and turning it into good. You are giving a lot of people hope through your words/work.
August 18th, 2008 at 10:00 am
A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost — What a hopeful post! I think it is wonderful to celebrate the life, especially of a child, and not try and bury their memory.
August 18th, 2008 at 10:09 am
I have to say that my favorite post for the week is - Every Dollar Counts Towards a Cure! I am a member of a scrapbook club and twice a year we do fundraising by silent auction at our fall and spring retreats. We are always snacking around at these retreats so we could make additional $$$ there as well. This post had lots of helpful info for anyone interested in helping. I cannot wait to go to our fall retreat in October and tell them about this need.
August 18th, 2008 at 10:17 am
My favorite post was “A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost” by Sean Haines. Not only did Sean share the joy that continues to be Matthew, but that child has the sweetest smile I’ve ever seen.
August 18th, 2008 at 10:28 am
The post about the importance of pediatric cancer research really hit home for me. That’s kind of a hot button and it breaks my heart to see children stricken with the disease. I appreciated reading about the many accomplishments of these wonderful researchers/doctors. Thank you for everything you’re doing to increase awareness.
August 18th, 2008 at 10:51 am
“How much of every dollar donated goes directly to
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s mission?”
75 cents of every dollar
“If you were raising money for Light The Night,
which fundraising activity would you pick?”
My fundraising idea for Light The Night would be to get all my neighbors together and hold a huge bake sale.
Thank you for the great giveaway for such a worth while cause!
themonkinme(at)gmail(dot)com
August 18th, 2008 at 10:54 am
MY FAVORITE POST WAS THE PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH BECAUSE IT HOPEFULLY WILL HELP US FIND A CURE FOR IT AND THAT WAY MOST CHILDREN THAT GET CANCER WILL HOPEFULLY GET TO LIVE A LONG HEALTHY LIFE.
August 18th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Loved them all, but my favorite was the one about pediatric cancer research. With 3 little kiddos of my own, my heart just goes out to the little ones that suffer from cancer. Best of luck!
August 18th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Holly Says:
August 13th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Walkathons have undoubtedly raised tremendous amount of money throughout the years for various causes and a lot of people participate in them; but how about taking it a little further and having a dance marathon?! I’ve been thinking about that one for a while and it would be interesting to see the outcome. Maybe a 24 hour dance marathon or until there’s one person or couple left and there could definitely be a trophy given to the last person or couple standing or some other big prize and then give other, smaller prizes out throughout the day and night. It would definitely be interesting to see!
This is such a good a idea and more people would have fun and maybe forget their trouble for awhile
August 18th, 2008 at 11:13 am
My favorite post was this one: http://www.friendsofheroes.org/2008/08/pediatric-cancer-research-why-is-it-important/
August 18th, 2008 at 11:14 am
Sundays post was- because it came from the heart, saw the love and the struggles and the courage in the post.
August 18th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Like most of your responders, the article on pediatric cancer research hit home for me. We must find a cure for cancer soon. Children are depending on us.
August 18th, 2008 at 11:23 am
I too like the pediatric cancer research posts. I am concerned about all forms of cancer. My Mother is a breast cancer survivor and I am at a high risk for breast cancer. Awareness and support from all are needed to combat cancer! Thanks!
August 18th, 2008 at 11:32 am
fav. post by Sean Haines, beautiful…
I lost my sister to cancer this year, but she lives on too, through all of us,
August 18th, 2008 at 11:50 am
My favorite was Every Dollar Counts Towards a Cure. It’s good to remember that every little bit helps, and that even if you don’t think you can help much you CAN make a difference!
August 18th, 2008 at 11:51 am
A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost was my favorite. It was heartbreaking but at the same time it gave me hope.
August 18th, 2008 at 11:56 am
My favorite was “Every dollar counts towards a cure”. It is dear to my heart because most people think they can’t give enough money to make a difference and that is so not true. Every dollar DOES count and if everyone in the US gave just $1 we would be so much closer to finding a cure.
http://www.friendsofheroes.org/2008/08/every-dollar-counts-toward-a-cure/
August 18th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Every post reminding me about pediatrics. I feel as though you see adults suffering but the children are usually confined with the disease, either to a hospital or to home, afraid (by the parents rightly) that they will get sick by their suppressed immune systems, adults are too stir crazy and know what it is like to have a life away from home.
it is so sad. I am so happy that their is a fight. I am part of it, and I have people like you to fight it with!
August 18th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
My favorite post was about the pediatric cancer research. Hearing how the survival rates have increased was so inspiring to me, and the whole article just touched me tremendously. Thank you!
August 18th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
I thought Thursday’s FOH and Their Affliates - Partners in Eradicating Pediatric Blood Cancer was particularly helpful in giving people the opportunitiy to get involved with a way for them to lend a hand in this very deserving endeavor.
August 18th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
My fav was the “every dollar counts toward a cure” because the money donated must be used appropriately to find a cure.
August 18th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
My favorite post this week is A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost. What a heartwarming story. This really hit me hard, because I have a son the same age. I am very impressed how this family turned their loss into a way to help others. Very touching and courageous.
Thank you so much.
August 18th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
I posted at http://armyfamilyok.wordpress.com/2008/08/17/blogging-for-cancer-a-gift-of-love/ for my Blogging for Blood Cancer entry. I’ve read lots of great stories. I hope you had a great turnout and all you deserved for your cause.
Blessings
August 18th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
I loved “Light the night” … These are topics I don’t think about enough, so I appreciate it being brought to my attention so I can think and focus on my role.
August 18th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
I have learned so much this past week from visiting this website and reading each day about all the different fundraising efforts available for curing Cancer, I have also learned so much about all the different kinds of research going on in order to work towards a cure for Cancer. Blogging for Cancer has been not only a learning experience, but a heart warming and gratifying effort. My favorite Blog and the one that had the most significant impact on me was Tuesday’s Blog about the “Light The Night for Blood Cancers”. I found out that there is a walk going on my my area just 15 minutes away from where I live. I have already formed a group of 26 people to join me in this event. We are still spreading the word here! If every person who participated in your blog on Tuesday followed the same steps as I did, can really make this entire event across the nation one HUGE SUCCESS!
August 18th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
I loved the post “A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost”. I can’t imagine the heartache of losing a child, yet Sean Haines still managed to find something positive about it by helping others. Truly inspirational!
August 18th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Because while it was gut wrenching yet inspirational, my pick would be “A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost”
August 18th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
the post by Sean Haines,
August 18th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
fav is Pediatric Cancer research!!
August 18th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
There were so many wonderful posts, some heartwarming, encouraging and informative. My favorite though is the A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost. What a beautiful way to remember a child so loved and so special. To know that one child can touch so many hearts and souls is truly a lovely and wonderful tribute and how I admire the courage and strength of Sean Haines.
August 18th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Pediatric Cancer Research gave me a whole new insight.
Thanks
August 18th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Not a Life Lost was my favorite! These articles put a lump in my throat!
August 18th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Every Dollar Counts Toward a Cure! because the article states triumphs (means money IS making a difference)!!
August 18th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost
August 18th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Sean’s post “A Beautiful Future of Life Lived” left me with a lump in my throat. I cannot express how the words of such positivity moved me, except to describe them as beyond inspirational.
August 18th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
My favorite post was Every Dollar Counts Toward a Cure! because it insures that money is used for appropriate purposes
August 18th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Thank you for having this! My favorite would have to be every dollar counts toward a cure as this is much needed. Thank you!
August 18th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
I liked the ‘Every dollar counts toward a cure’ because this is really important, everybody can help and make a difference!
Thanks
August 18th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
my favorite was every dollar counts toward a cure, because its such a clear way to put it
August 18th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
I liked “Every Dollar Counts Toward A Cure” as I think it’s something that people really need to be reminded of.
Furthermore, “A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost” was really touching. My husband lost his brother to childhood disease (CF) and not a day goes by that he doesn’t think of him and talk to him in his mind.
August 18th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
I really liked “A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost” so moving. I know a mom and daughter going thru Leukemia right now and it is so sad and hard to watch and try to help.
I am so glad I found this blog. Great work and wonderful news on the money raised.
August 18th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
I enjoyed reading the article on Pediatric Cancer Research because it is such a devasting disease to hit the young and innocent.
August 18th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
“every dollar counts toward a cure’ is my favoite. It will take money to find the answers
August 18th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost. It brought tears to my eyes but it also gave me a sense of hope. I was encouraged by a parent’s story and how they have coped and what they hope to change. It was heartbreaking and yet inspiring.
August 18th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
theres alot of good posts and hard to pick a favorite but probably reading Every Dollar counts toward a cure, and I think someday there will be a cure, I just hope its in our life time and no one else will die waiting,
thanks for the contest
August 18th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
I read the article, Partners in Eradicating Pediatric Blood Cancer. They’ve raised almost one million in the past several years but I think more needs to be raised. In times like these it’s harder to raise the money but it’s well worth it.
August 18th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Every Dollar Counts Toward a Cure, because you’re raising money to support this cause.
August 18th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
The post “A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost” was my favorite. I thought it was sweet that the baby brother still celebrates his older brothers birthday.
August 18th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
Every Dollar Counts Toward A Cure. It was inspiring to know that the funds are used properly and you can make a difference.
August 18th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
The importance of pediatric cancer research struck a cord with me. so many children needing hope and love and life. You have done an excellent job with increasing the awareness.
August 18th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
My favorite post was A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost it touched me deeply so much so that I had to stop several times. Sean is amazing to be able to translate such a loss into a beautiful thing. Thank you
August 18th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
my favorite post was Why Pediatric Cancer Research is important…I don’t think the majority of society really think about all the research that is necessary to progress in medicine.
August 18th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
The post titled Pediatric Cancer Research really touched me. I always cry when the have the shows on pediatric cancer on TV and did the same with this article. It is so unfair for these innocent children to be living (and dying)with this brutal and devastating disease.
Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this contest.
August 18th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
I think my fave post was Every Dollar Counts Toward a Cure!
It was a reminder to all that even the smallest donation can help in finding a cure. I also enjoyed seeing the detailed list of exactly what the donation are used for.
August 18th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
The Story about Matthew was beautiful
August 18th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
My favorite was Every Dollar Counts Towards a Cure because that is so true.
August 18th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
I loved “every dollar counts toward a cure” because sometimes people think “well my dollar wont help much” but the blog showed how much is needed for what and it shows that YOUR dollar does help alot and that your dollar isn’t “as small” as you think it is !!
August 18th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
I liked the Pediatric Cancer Research - Why Is It Important? I didn’t know much about it until I found your blog.
August 18th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
I would say that Light The Night for Blood Cancers is my favorite because I think it is a great event to raise awareness and funds and I hadn’t heard about it until this post.
August 18th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
My favorite was Not a Life Lost article because it was so touching.
August 18th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost — What a touching post! the courage and inspiration in this story is simply amazing. thanks for sharing
August 18th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Not a Life Lost, because it was so personal.
August 18th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost
I think the parents role in educating people of childhood cancers is instumental. One parent can make a difference.
August 18th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
The pediatric cancer research post is both touching and motivating to continue the search for a cure. All of these posts are so important. Thank you for raising awareness!
August 18th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Not a Life Lost was my favorite article … it was very touching!
August 18th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
My favorite post was Pediatric Cancer Research-Why Is It Important? I liked this post because I realize how important it is to try to find a cure for cancer. It’s not fair that young innocent children suffer from this terrible disease. This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win. Thanks for the opportunity and I think your cause is a very noble one.
August 18th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
A Beautiful Future of Life Lived; Not A Life Lost had me crying. I thought it was sweet that Christ puts an extra candle on Matthew’s cake every year for his birthday. It breaks my heart that Matthew is no longer with them.
August 18th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Pediatric Cancer as it is near and dear to my heart- my brother’s oldest daughter had cancer before she was a year old and spent so much time getting the help she needed- without the research she probably would not have made it.
August 18th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
The personal story by Sean Haines about his son, Matthew!
August 18th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
The story regarding research on pediatric cancer was my favorite post of the week. The subject is greatly important and is worthy of the space devoted to it by the blog. Also, it’s a moving post.
August 18th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Not a Life Lost…
August 19th, 2008 at 12:41 am
I loved the post by Sean. How they took their pain and turned it into something positive was amazing!
August 19th, 2008 at 12:41 am
the one on pediatric cancer was my favourite. a close family friend’s son was diagnosed with stomach cancer at age 6 (6!!!!!!!!)and it hit me hard because i thought cancer is not something that can hit young people. thank you for sharing such an informative post!