When our sister was diagnosed with stage IV-B Hodgkin's Lymphoma in mid-2005, we knew that in addition to supporting our sister,we had to do our part to bring awareness to this rare cancer after she recovered. Last year, we launched "The Hodgkin's Lymphoma Violet Awareness T-Shirt Shop" in addition to "The Lymphoma Lime Green Awareness T-Shirt Shop" to bring attention to both Hodgkin's Lymphoma and all Lymphomas. Our efforts and the proceeds of our awareness merchandise have benefited Lymphoma Research and various programs sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We are happy to be able to do our small part to benefit Lymphoma research towards a cure.
Almost three years after our sister's diagnosis and 20 months after her syngeneic stem cell transplant, she continues to be in remission and the likelihood that she is cured from Hodgkin's Disease increases as the years go by. Unfortunately, a small minority don't always reach remission yet alone a cure, so at this one-year anniversary of our Hodgkin's Lymphoma awareness shops, we dedicate our efforts to all Lymphoma survivors, their families, caregivers, friends and especially to those who are no longer with us. We do this for you.
Fight strong and never lose hope. God bless.
The Mendes Family
Sharing my personal experience as a two-time Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor and promoting awareness for this rare cancer through our line of Hodgkin's Lymphoma awareness t-shirts and gifts.
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"In life, things happen around us, things happen to us but the only thing that truly matters is what happens within us." (Anonymous)
Friday, February 1, 2008
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Awareness
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