19th Annual Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Indoor Golf Classic Benefit to Raise Funds to Fight Blood Cancers

Press release from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:

The 19th Annual Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Indoor Golf Classic, presented by ITG Investment Technology Group, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in New Rochelle, N.Y.  Golfers will "putt for the cause" in an effort to raise over $138,000 to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma - and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.  Over the past eighteen years, this event has raised more than $1.5 million for LLS.

The night begins with a cocktail hour, featuring a Hole-in-One contest and an opportunity to "Beat the Pro."  Guests will then play a tournament of 18 holes of miniature golf set up throughout the hotel, followed by a dinner, raffle, live and silent auction, and distribution of prizes from Titleist.

Cocktails begin at 7 p.m., and the tournament starts at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $135 per guest.  Foursome and sponsorship opportunities are available as well.

2nd Annual Youth Indoor Golf Tournament
LLS looks forward to its second annual youth golf tournament, Putt for the Cause Jr., which will precede the adult event, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the hotel.  Children ages 5 to 13 will play 18 holes of miniature golf on the same course throughout the Radisson while supporting the fight against leukemia, the most common form of childhood cancer. Food and refreshments will be provided.

Tickets are $30 per child or $50 for two when purchased online at www.wch.golf.llsevent.org. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

For further information or reservations for either golf event, please contact Jillian Egenberg at 914-949-0084, jillian.egenberg@lls.org; or visit www.lls.org/wchgolf.
About the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®, headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with chapters throughout the United States and Canada, is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. The LLS' mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and 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. Last year alone, LLS made 5.1 million contacts with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals.

For more information about blood cancer, visit www.LLS.org or call the LLS Information Resource Center (IRC), a call center staffed by Master's level oncology social workers and health educators who provide information, support and resources to patients and their families and caregivers. IRC information specialists are available at 800-955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.