Gamma Phi Beta Fights Leukemia
Pi chapter of Gamma Phi Beta at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of a very special child suffering from leukemia - six year old Nick Serum. In the coming weeks, we will be adding information about and pictures of Nick. In order to meet our fundraising goals, we are counting on YOUR support!
Throughout the spring semester, we will be hosting special events and pitching in around the community in any way we can to raise money for the society in Nick's honor and for the millions of others living with cancer. If our efforts are successful, the Leukemia and Lymphoma society will be training two members of our chapter to run a marathon in honor of our patient. Please click on the links at left to see information about Team in Training, and all of us!
ABOUT NICK: Nicholas Sawyer Serum is a brave 6- year old. He was born on October 10, 1996. His parents are Michael and Laura Serum. He has a sister Ali, who is 10 years old and in the 5th grade at the same school where Nick is in kindergarten. He was diagnosed with Pre-B Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in January 2000. He had a relapse of the Central Nervous System in June 2001. His parents say he is " a normal six-year old that loves to play with friends, ride his bike, watch videos and exploreHe enjoys playing Pokemon cards and has quite a collection. Nick has one dog, a Sheltie named Zak, whom he adores. He loves hitting golf balls, playing baseball and shooting baskets. He is a real fighter, never gets down, and is an outgoing happy child. He is truly a special person with a determination to conquer this disease and live!"
DID YOU KNOW????
EVERY 9 MINUTES, A CHILD OR ADULT IN THE US DIES FROM LEUKEMIA OR RELATED CANCERS.
LEUKEMIA IS THE LEADING DISEASE KILLER OF CHILDREN.
LEUKEMIA IS THE LEADING FATAL MALIGNANT DISEASE IN MEN AND WOMEN UNDER AGE 35.
A CURE FOR LEUKEMIA COULD CURE ALL CANCERS SINCE LEUKEMIA RESEARCH IS CONSIDERED TO BE THE WINDOW TO THE TREATMENT AND CURE FOR OTHER DISEASES, LIKE BREAST CANCER AND AIDS.
4 IN EVERY 100,000 CHILDREN BETWEEN 2 AND 10 WILL BE DIAGNOSED WITH LEUKEMIA THIS YEAR.
LEUKEMIA AND RELATED CANCERS KILL NEARLY 160 AMERICANS EVERY DAY.
YOU CAN HELP!!!! We appreciate ANY donation you can make. If you work for a company with a matching donation program, please take the time to get a form from your company. They will match any contribution you make and help us reach our goal!!!!
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AND WE WILL PROVIDE A RECEIPT.
Throughout the spring semester, we will be hosting special events and pitching in around the community in any way we can to raise money for the society in Nick's honor and for the millions of others living with cancer. If our efforts are successful, the Leukemia and Lymphoma society will be training two members of our chapter to run a marathon in honor of our patient. Please click on the links at left to see information about Team in Training, and all of us!
ABOUT NICK: Nicholas Sawyer Serum is a brave 6- year old. He was born on October 10, 1996. His parents are Michael and Laura Serum. He has a sister Ali, who is 10 years old and in the 5th grade at the same school where Nick is in kindergarten. He was diagnosed with Pre-B Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in January 2000. He had a relapse of the Central Nervous System in June 2001. His parents say he is " a normal six-year old that loves to play with friends, ride his bike, watch videos and exploreHe enjoys playing Pokemon cards and has quite a collection. Nick has one dog, a Sheltie named Zak, whom he adores. He loves hitting golf balls, playing baseball and shooting baskets. He is a real fighter, never gets down, and is an outgoing happy child. He is truly a special person with a determination to conquer this disease and live!"
DID YOU KNOW????
EVERY 9 MINUTES, A CHILD OR ADULT IN THE US DIES FROM LEUKEMIA OR RELATED CANCERS.
LEUKEMIA IS THE LEADING DISEASE KILLER OF CHILDREN.
LEUKEMIA IS THE LEADING FATAL MALIGNANT DISEASE IN MEN AND WOMEN UNDER AGE 35.
A CURE FOR LEUKEMIA COULD CURE ALL CANCERS SINCE LEUKEMIA RESEARCH IS CONSIDERED TO BE THE WINDOW TO THE TREATMENT AND CURE FOR OTHER DISEASES, LIKE BREAST CANCER AND AIDS.
4 IN EVERY 100,000 CHILDREN BETWEEN 2 AND 10 WILL BE DIAGNOSED WITH LEUKEMIA THIS YEAR.
LEUKEMIA AND RELATED CANCERS KILL NEARLY 160 AMERICANS EVERY DAY.
YOU CAN HELP!!!! We appreciate ANY donation you can make. If you work for a company with a matching donation program, please take the time to get a form from your company. They will match any contribution you make and help us reach our goal!!!!
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AND WE WILL PROVIDE A RECEIPT.