Tag: lymphatic research foundation
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Lymphie Stories: Mamie F. and her Lift 4 Lymph Fundraiser
Mamie has combined her love of CrossFit and lymphedema advocacy in a fundraising event!
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Cautious (but big!) Hope
Some good news for breast cancer patients with secondary lymphedema: On March 6th – Lymphedema Awareness Day – researchers presented investigational pre-clinical data on the first potential pharmacologic agent used in combination with surgery for the treatment of breast cancer associated lymphedema (source). In layman’s terms, this team of researchers have gathered data that shows…
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Raise money this holiday season with The Lymphie Life!
It’s the season of giving, and therefore the season of promoting the fundraiser for the Lymphatic Research Foundation! Currently, the Lymphie Life is 40% of the way towards the $2,500 donation goal, which is really really great. We still have 60% to go, but with your help, we can make it. Every little bit counts, and…
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Some updates: “Faces” Project & Donations
Hey, lymphies! I hope you’re enjoying this chilly October weekend. I have a couple updates to share with y’all: “Faces” Project The Faces of Lymphedema Project is something I started in January to celebrate Lymphies beyond their lymphedema, and to help the community get to know each other better. I finally received a submission to the…
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Donate, donate, donate!
Hey, lymphies! This is just a reminder to please donate to the Lymphatic Research Foundation by checking out The Lymphie Life’s “virtual walk” page here, or click here to make your donation. My goal is to raise $2,500 for LRF, and as of this posting, we are 10% of the way there! Here is the…
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The National Walk for Lymphedema and Lymphatic Diseases
The other day I received an email from the Lymphatic Research Foundation about the national walk they are hosting to raise awareness (and money!) for lymphedema and lymphatic diseases. It sounds like a wonderful opportunity, and although I can’t make it, I knew that some of you would be interested in participating. I made a…