THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE GELATIN SPLASH!

THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY THANKS OUR MOST GENEROUS COMMUNITY FOR HELPING TO RAISE $93,127 AT THE GELATIN SPLASH TO FIGHT BLOOD CANCERS!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2008 GELATIN SPLASH PHOTO GALLERY!

On Friday, June 20, 2008 at the Buffalo/Niagara Marriott Hotel, 93 caring participants raised funds to "Splash" into 1,000 gallons of jiggly "Tropical Fusion" Jell-O in honor of local cancer patients! Each participant had the opportunity to share the reason why they are splashing, and the stories were very warm and inspirational. 

We truly appreciate the support of all splashers, sponsors, donors, volunteers and spectators! Thank you for helping to advance our mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Funds raised support our programs of blood cancer research and local patient aid & services. Our Chapter currently funds six researchers who do their work at Roswell Park Cancer Institute and the University of Rochester. There are over 2200 patients registered with us. Each is eligible to receive up to $500 per year in direct financial reimbursement to assist with costs not covered by insurance. Patients can also receive help through educational programs, support groups, and many other patient services.

Splashers needed to raise a minimum of $300 to participate, but many went above and beyond in their efforts to raise funds to fight blood cancers. Prizes were awarded to the top 19 fundraisers.

THANK YOU & CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOP 19 FUNDRAISERS!

SPECIAL THANKS to Forrest Weaver, Grand Prize Winner, who raised $12,613 to become the Top Fundraiser for the third consecutive year! His dedication to fighting blood cancers is remarkable and we truly appreciate his support!
#2: Jack Sutherland - $8,722
#3: Kristin Kimmerle - $5,010
#4: Gary Burns - $3,500
#5: Gary Parks - $3,420
#6: Cheryl Norton - $3,255
#7: Louis Sedia - $1,875
#8: Jim Ingham - $1,620
#9: Glenda Stahura - $1,527
#10: Cassandra Ruszaj - $1,437
#11: Maggie Wehrfritz - $1,425
#12: John Walczak - $1,300
#13: Frank Puglisi - $1,182
#14: Charlotte Ziff - $1,130
#15: Daniel Batt - $1,108
#16: Laura Charney - $1,075
#17: Nicole Buscemi - $1,055
#18: Jim Rieck - $1,050
#19: Norm Orlowski - $1,010

Any donations collected after the event may be sent to our Chapter Office:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
4053 Maple Road, Suite 110
Amherst, NY 14226
Attn: Luann Burgio

COSTUME CONTEST
Special thanks to all splashers who entered the Costume Contest! Splashers are always very creative and help add to the festive atmosphere with original ideas each year. Congratulations to the Top Three Costume Contest winners:
1. Hairspray - Roswell Park Cancer Institute
2. M & Ms - Allie & Griffin Della Penna, Jack & Margaret Sutherland & Zack Berzon
3. Lifesavers - Raeanne Jakubus & Maggie Wehrfritz

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
The Mentholatum Company, Buffalo/Niagara Marriott Hotel, M & T Bank, Majestic Pools & Spas, New Era Cap, Star 102.5, Tops, Jell-O, Insty Prints, Time Warner Cable

2009 GELATIN SPLASH
Please e-mail luann.burgio@lls.org if you are interested in receiving information about the 2009 Gelatin Splash in June 2009.

UPCOMING EVENTS 

Thursday, August 7 - Sunday, August 17, 2008 - Erie County Fair
WIVB-TV, Channel 4 Booth

Monday, August 11, 2008 - Leukemia Cup Golf Classic
Orchard Park Country Club
 www.lls.org/wnygolf

Sunday, September 14, 2008 - Nation's Triathlon
Washington, D.C.
www.teamintraining.org/wny

Friday, September 26, 2008 - Light The Night Walk (Rochester)
Monroe Community College - Brighton Campus
www.lightthenight.org/wny

Friday, October 3, 2008 - Light The Night Walk (Buffalo)
Delaware Park
www.lightthenight.org/wny

Sunday, October 19, 2008 - Nike Women's Marathon to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
San Francisco, CA
www.teamintraining.org/wny

Sunday, October 26, 2008 - Marine Corps Marathon
Washington, D.C.
www.teamintraining.org/wny

January & February 2009 - Pennies for Patients
Local schools
www.schoolandyouth.org/wny

2007 Gelatin Photo Gallery - Thank you to all the Splashers who helped make the 18th Annual Gelatin Splash a great success!

Gelatin Splash Registration - Please REGISTER for the Gelatin Splash!

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