Dine Out For Leukemian / Lymphona Society

Dine Out for a Cause at Bogota Latin Bistro on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. A percentage of sales for the entire day (12pm – 11pm) will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, including take-outs and deliveries.  All we ask of you is to come in, bring your friends, spread the word and enjoy, eat, drink and be merry. We’ll do the rest.  The more you give — the more we give. To make a reservation call us at 718-230-3805 or make a reservation online. For more information on the evening’s fundraising event visit this link.

WHAT IS THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY (LLS)?

The world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer research The mission of LLS is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services. In 2010, LLS distributed over $74 million in research funding around the world

Facts about blood cancers:
• Every 5 minutes, someone new is diagnosed with a blood cancer.
• Every 10 minutes, someone dies from a blood cancer.
• There are over 785,000 Americans currently living with blood cancers.
• Leukemia is the leading cause of death among children under 20 years old.