Event:	Prepare Balloons for a Walk with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Share
Location:	Leukemia and Lymphoma Society offices 221 Main Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Date:	Oct 2nd 2013, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Staff:	Manager: Jalal C ; Coordinator: Niki S
RSVP:	This event has already occurred

Event Description:

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

What we'll be doing:

Volunteers will be assisting in preparation for LLS’s annual Light The Night Walks, where participants walk an easy 2-mile route carrying illuminated balloons. Balloons are different colors to signify different reasons for walking: red for supporters, white for patients/survivors, and gold for those walking in memory of a loved one. We need volunteers to stuff batteries into the light packs that illuminate these balloons on walk night.

What you should know:

Metered parking is available on the street, there are some parking structures close by; no specific attire is required.

Where to Meet:

We will meet at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, San Francisco office: 221 Main St., Suite 1650, San Francisco, CA 94105. The office is located on the 16th floor.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - SF Chapter:

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is at the forefront of the fight to cure blood cancer.

We are the largest nonprofit dedicated to creating a world without blood cancers. Since 1949, we've invested more than $1.5 billion in groundbreaking research, pioneering many of today's most innovative approaches.

LLS is a global leader in the fight against blood cancer.

THE LLS MISSION:

Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

RESEARCH: We are the largest nonprofit funder of blood cancer research, investing more than $1.5 billion in the most pioneering science worldwide since 1949.

EDUCATION & SUPPORT: We are the leading source of free education and support for blood cancer patients and families. We provide personalized, one-on-one support, including assistance with identifying and enrolling in a clinical trial.

POLICY & ADVOCACY: With our nationwide grassroots network of more than 50,000 active online volunteers, we drive policy changes that accelerate the development of new cancer treatments and break down barriers to care.