UFCW's Kathy Haywood Recognized by Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for Her Efforts

UFCW congratulates Kathy Haywood on her recent recognition from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for her years of fund-raising efforts.

Kathy first become involved with the Society in 1988, through her work with UFCW Local Unions, District Councils and Region Offices. She was introduced to the Light the Night Walks in the year 2000 and nominated to be team captain for the UFCW Team. That first year, the UFCW team consisted of five people who raised $1,510. Kathy helped to more than double the participants and team total the second year, and in 2010 – the tenth year UFCW participated in the walk, the team reached their goal of $20,000.

UFCW applauds Kathy’s hard work and dedication to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

UFCW Will Match Your Gift if You Donate to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Today!

Members of the UFCW International Light the Night Team.

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the UFCW's designated major charity organization. And UFCW members, staff, and supporters have worked tirelessly to raise awareness, volunteering time and money to help those fighting blood cancers.

Donate to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) and UFCW will double the value of your gift now until December 31st!

Kathy Haywood, a staff member at UFCW International, has been spearheading the Light the Night® walk since 2000. The Light the Night® Walk is a two to three mile walk every fall across the US, in which teams of co-workers, friends, associates, and family members carry illuminated balloons in support of those touched by blood cancers and to help LLS find a cure for them.

Kathy says, "The UFCW Team is proud to be a part of this important cause because we are helping to save lives. I am passionate for this cause because my uncle lost his battle with leukemia, and I have many loved ones and friends who have lost their lives to cancer. I am a six-year breast cancer survivor and I feel blessed that I work for an organization that affords me the opportunity to help those suffering from cancer."

Kristin Fleshman is a fellow UFCW team member and UFCW Intl employee. "I do the Light the Night Walk each year," she says, "because it is so uplifting. To see the illuminated balloons in the night is just beautiful, and brings warmth to you no matter how cold it is. Since I’ve become a mother, I try each year to bring at least one of my kids so I can teach them what it means to be giving and to share such a wonderful experience. I think every one of us has known somebody who has died from cancer, is currently fighting cancer, or has beaten cancer. I hope with every dollar raised, we come that much closer to finding a cure. Until we do, I will continue to walk.”

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If you're inspired by the actions of those like Kathy and Kristin, please donate today! The UFCW will match $1 million in donations made by December 31st to LLS. Anything you give today will be worth twice as much during this matching challenge. But the challenge ends on December 31st so don’t miss the chance to fund more life-saving research.

Thank you for all you do. And the very best to you and your family, this holiday season.

Sincerely,

The UFCW

Children and Adults with Blood Cancers Need Your Help! Donate Today and UFCW Will Match Your Gift!

Groups like the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) have long counted on UFCW members, staff, and supporters for their tireless work in helping to fight cancer, raise awareness and assist families who are going through cancer treatment with a loved one.

UFCW Local 27 Assistant Organizing Director Brian Nesbit has a very personal connection to this cause. As he says, “My wife and I have friends whose son was diagnosed with (ALL) Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when he was two years old. While he was going through treatment at John Hopkins in Baltimore, they met another couple going through the same process. Both boys just happened to be named Matthew! The two families became friends, and so did we. The best part of the story: the Matthews have since completed four years of treatment, are now in remission and doing well.”

To help children like the Matthews, donate now to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) and the UFCW will double the value of your gift now until December 31st!

And Brian asks that you please consider helping out The Matthews Foundation. “While the boys were going through treatment,” Brian explains, “their parents suffered financial hardship as one parent had to quit their job to be with their child. Our friends decided to create a foundation to help struggling families with day- to-day bills and expenses during their ordeal. In honor of the boys, the parents created The Matthews Foundation. My wife was asked to be the fundraising chair, and we’ve been hosting a fundraising event for TMF at our home ever since. Friends, family, neighbors--as well as Local 27--all pull together to help.”

Stories like Brian’s make every UFCW member proud. In honor of generous members like Brian, the UFCW will match $1 million in donations made by December 31st to LLS. You can double the value of your gift! Anything you give today will be worth twice as much during this matching challenge. But the challenge ends on December 31st so don’t miss the chance to fund more life-saving research.

Please donate to the LLS today and double your gift!

Thank you for all you do. And the very best to you and your family, this holiday season.

Sincerely,

The UFCW

Please Consider Giving to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society this Holiday Season

June Compton, UFCW member

The holiday season is a time to be thankful, and a time to be generous as well. UFCW members, staff, and supporters are a part of their communities—and have always been extremely generous in working hard not only on the job, but off the job to make our communities stronger, healthier, and happier.

Since 1983, the UFCW has designated The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) as the UFCW's major charity organization. And UFCW members have worked tirelessly, volunteering for and donating to this important cause.

Donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and the UFCW will double the value of your gift now until December 31st!

UFCW Local 175&633 member June Compton got involved with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through a payroll deduction campaign because, “being a shop steward, not only did I feel it was part of my responsibility, but also because I felt it could set a good example to other members who may have considered taking part but haven't done so yet.

“Fundraising for the LLS is a great way to meet new people, talk to your fellow members, and give back to those affected by these cancers in the hope that soon we will have a cure,” says Compton. “I would never hesitate to encourage other members to jump right in and get involved any way they can, whether you personally know someone affected or not. Not only are you giving money or raising money, you're also raising awareness about an issue that some people may know nothing about.”

If you’ve been thinking of giving to the LLS, now is the time! The UFCW will match up to $1 million in donations made by December 31st to LLS. You can double the value of your gift!

Your donation of $25 will be worth $50; your gift of $50 becomes $100. Anything you give today will be worth twice as much during this matching challenge. But the challenge ends on December 31st so don’t miss the chance to fund more life-saving research.

Click here to donate to the LLS today and double your gift’s value!

Thank you for all you do. And the very best to you and your family, this holiday season.

Sincerely,

The UFCW