The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - RI Chapter

Our mission: to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Description:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services.

Local programs include patient education programs, Information Resource Center (accessible by phone for patients and healthcare professionals to gather information; staffed by professional social workers and nurses Mon.-Fri. 9 am.-6 pm. 800-955-4572), Family support groups, and patient financial aid.

LLS also hosts a number of fund-raising programs throughout the year:

Leukemia Cup Regatta (June 2009)
Light The Night Walk (Providence, Newport, & Lincoln; September-October 2009)
Team in Training (events run throughout the year)
School in Youth / Pennies for Patients (school year)

For more information about these programs, please visit us on the web at www.lls.org, or call us at 401-943-8888.

History:
Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested more than $600 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers.

The need for assistance is crucial. More than 894,000 Americans have leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Every five minutes, someone new is diagnosed. Every 10 minutes someone dies. As a nonprofit, LLS relies on the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations to fund its lifesaving research and patient information and support programs. LLS meets the Better Business Bureau standards for charitable accountability.

Contact person: Erin Arcand, Campaign Manager, (401) 943-8888, (email)

Office fax number: 401-943-1377

Address:

1210 Pontiac Ave Cranston, RI 02920 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.lls.org

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Interests Served:
	Solutions for Children, Youth, Families, Helping People in Crisis
Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers?
	No
What type of organization
	Nonprofit 501(c)(3)

Last updated on September 25, 2009