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Even though you might not know someone with Leukemia, there are still many ways you can help. //YOU can make a difference in someone's life// You can help fundraise, donate, volunteer to help, and host events to raise awareness for patients with Leukemia.
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1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W Washington, DC 20006 202-659-5136 An international organization of and for parents on young cancer patients. Supports self-help groups and publishes a newsletter and lists of reading material for members and for medical and social work professionals.
 * Candlelighters Foundation**

600 Third Avenue New York, NY 10016 800-955-4LSA Supports research on leukemia, patient assistance, and professional and public education. Procides pamphlets on disease related expenses. Has fifty seven local offices in thirty three states.
 * The Leukemia Society of America, Inc.**

Office of Cancer communications Bethesda, MD 20892 800-4-Cancer Publishes books and pamphlets about various forms of cancer and the work of the National Cancer Institute.
 * The National Cancer Institute**

1311 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605 tel: (800) 955-4572 fax: (914) 949-6691 P.O. Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202 Simply visit the [|bmycharity website] and follow the online instructions (you will be directed to an external site - new window will open). You can create a personal e-fundraising homepage in minutes. Email a link to friends, family, colleagues, etc and they can then make secure online donations directly to us in less than three minutes.
 * The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society**
 * Mail donations to:**



**Advantage of Donating Online**
> leukemia is the second most common cause of death among children in america, it occurs ten times more often among adults then children. //Quiz Question: What are some ways you can help?//
 * 1) It’s quick and easy. No technical expertise is required – just follow the simple online instructions to create your homepage.
 * 2) It offers your friends, family and colleagues a convenient way to support you if they are living in the next town or the next time zone!
 * 3) It cuts out the middle man so more of the funds raised go directly to help leukaemic children.
 * 4) Although there are two photos that automatically appear on the page, you can replace these with your own photos.
 * 5) You can amend your page at any time.
 * 6) You receive email notification every time a pledge or donation is made and your donors receive an email notification of receipt.
 * 7) If you have any pledges, Bmycharity will email a reminder to all of your supporters shortly after the event and provide a link so that they can settle the pledge online with a credit or debit card.
 * 8) If any of your supporters decide to send their pledge directly to you by cheque or cash, you can ensure that Bmycharity will not send a reminder email to them by clicking them “offline” (this is done by double clicking on the “online” button beside their name so that it becomes “offline”).