World Lymphoma Awareness Day
Finish Cancer cyclists, Jarod and Shelly Adams, stop by Cronies Grill in Machesney Park, IL to thank owner, Tim Bent, for fundraising efforts throughout September's National Blood Cancer Awareness Month
SOUTH BELOIT, IL, September 20, 2012
As part of World Lymphoma Awareness Day, occurring annually on September 15, 2012, Jarod and Shelly Adams, stop by Cronies Grill, located at 9032 North Second Street, Machesney Park, IL 61115, to thank owner Tim Bent and staff for their fundraising throughout September's National Blood Cancer Awareness Month.Since 2009, after his hero and dad lost his battle with blood cancer, Mr. Adams' rides annually with Finish Cancer's team of cyclists, known as Burdens Gone, to raise awareness and funds in conjunction with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour, a two-day, 150-mile event. The team contributed $17,000 in July and continues tirelessly to obtain their goal of $100,000 over five years. "Thanks to generous people like Tim Bent, we are on track to obtaining our goal," states Mr. Adams.
"Many people do not realize that every four minutes someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with a blood cancer and every ten minutes someone loses their battle," continues Mr. Adams, "and more alarming, the general public lacks awareness of the signs and symptoms. I want to change that and finish cancer!"
Some signs and symptoms of lymphoma (a type of blood cancer, occurring within a white blood cell) include:
- Painless swelling in neck, under an arm, or in the groin
- Enlargement of spleen may cause abdominal pain or discomfort
- Fevers, chills, or night sweats
- Itching / rash
- Unexplained weight loss
- Lack of energy
About Cronies Grill
Famous for their 32 flavors of all-you-can-eat wings, Cronies Grill serves up a menu that is 99% made from scratch. Cronies' friendly staff, comfortable dining, and live entertainment on weekends make it one of Machesney Park's favorite dining venues. Local owners, Tim and Anne Bent, invite you to stop by and try out their new flatbread burgers!
About The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, headquartered in White Plains, NY, is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. The LLS mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $600 million in research specifically targeting leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. LLS has a local Patient Services Manager in 68 chapters throughout the United States and Canada.
About Finish Cancer
Finish Cancer raises awareness and funds toward supporting patients and their families and finding a cure for blood cancers in conjunction with LLS. Finish Cancer's team of cyclists, known as, Burdens Gone rides annually in the Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour. To learn more about Finish Cancer, please visit their Blog at http://www.finishca.blogspot.com or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/finishcancer. To learn more about Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour, please visit their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/scenicshore150.
Contact: Caryn Rhodes
Marketing Director
Finish Cancer
Northern IL / Southern WI
Phone: 779.772.2365
Email: finishcancer@aol.com