[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16496]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY MICHIGAN CHAPTER'S 
                   TENTH ANNUAL LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK

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                          HON. GARY C. PETERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2010

  Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize The Leukemia and 
Lymphoma, LLS, Society Michigan Chapter on the eve of its tenth annual 
``Light the Night'' walk in Michigan. As a Member of Congress, it is my 
honor to recognize the Michigan Chapter of LLS for its decades of work 
to help find a cure for these devastating illnesses.
  The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is a leading organization in the 
fight to find a cure for blood cancer diseases. Since its inception in 
1949, LLS has been a significant resource by supporting blood cancer 
research with almost $600 million in finding, providing counseling and 
informational services to over 100,000 patients and family members who 
have been confronted with these diseases and providing the resources 
necessary for blood cancer patients to seek treatment for their 
illnesses. In addition to these services, LLS has also been a key 
organization in raising awareness of blood cancer and how blood cancer 
affects the lives of not only patients, but also their family, friends, 
and co-workers. One such awareness-raising event is the LLS' annual 
Light the Night walk to find a cure to blood cancers.
  Each year, in communities across the country, thousands of 
supporters, gather to walk in Light the Night to shine a light into the 
darkness of battling cancer. The passion and support of Michigan 
residents who come out to Light the Night ensures that resources are 
available to researchers, support services for LLS Michigan Chapter's 
Family Support Groups and First Connection peer-to-peer counseling 
program, and increased availability of specialized assistance through 
LLS' Information Resource Center.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today to recognize the 
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Michigan Chapter as its members hold its 
tenth annual Light the Night walk to raise awareness and support for 
treating blood cancer. I look forward to the day this walk can 
celebrate a cure for these devastating diseases and provide much needed 
relief to victims of blood cancers.