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On September 12, 13 and 14, 2008 you can raise more than a sail
to fight the #1 disease killer of children... Leukemia.
EVENT HISTORY
In 1993, with the help of noted sailing expert and ESPN commentator Gary Jobson, the Maryland Chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society hosted the first Leukemia Cup regatta in Annapolis. Enthusiam for the event spread across the country and in 1999 thirty-eight chapters participated in the National Leukemia Cup Regatta program. It's amazing how a weekend of sailing can go such a long way to help the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society reach its goal of finding a cure for leukemia and all of the blood related cancers as well as improve the quality of life for patients and their families. By participating in the Volvo/Leukemia Cup "Fleur De Lis" Regatta, you can raise much needed funds to support additional research and treatment of families in Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
THE CAUSE
The City of Louisville and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invite you to join the many sailors who have teamed up to make the future brighter for the thousands of families facing the everyday challenges of leukemia, lympnoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma. Leukemia is our nations number one disease killer of children, and unfortunately strikes ten times as many adults. Each boat will be participating and fundraising in honor of a local Patient Hero living with one of the above mentioned blood-related cancers. If you know someone with one of these diseases or wish to sail in memory of someone, please tell the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society regatta organizers prior to race day. If not, we will match you with an individual for whom you can sail and fundraise in honor of. Upon registration, you will be provided with a special burgee with your Honored Patient's Hero's name on it.
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