Interested in making a
difference in the Hodgkin's Disease Community? Here is the "short
list" of ways that you can make an impact in the lives of those
struggling with Lymphoma.
Make
a Donation to VRC
Donate to
Violet Ribbon Campaign to support the united Hodgkin's Disease
community and special upcoming programs. Your donation will also go to a research grant being set up to support
research in new treatments for Lymphoma.
Visit
the Violet Ribbon Store
Help support the
campaign by purchasing a
Violet Ribbon Pin, Iron-On Patch, or
T-Shirt. Wear your Violet Ribbons with pride and distribute them to
the Hodgkin's Lymphoma community in your area.
Distribute Ribbons and Educational Materials
The Violet Ribbon Campaign is looking for individuals
interested in distributing Violet Ribbons as well as written materials
to educate people about Hodgkin's disease and create awareness for the
need for advocacy and a united Hodgkin's community.
Organize
a Fundraiser for Lymphoma Research
Volunteer to organize an event in your community, with the
help of the Violet Ribbon Campaign, to raise money for Lymphoma
research. Ideas include bake sales, raffles, walks or marathons, and
golf tournaments.
Sign Up to Counsel
newly diagnosed patients
Join several programs looking for survivors to counsel patients in
treatment. These
programs work to provide a link between a newly diagnosed
patients and a survivor via the telephone, letter writing, visit or
email. Patients and family
members will be linked with survivors and experienced care givers who are able
to share insight into living with lymphoma.
Write a story or
column for CureHodgkins.com
If you have a
story to tell about yourself or a loved one that has battled
Hodgkin's Disease, we want to hear it! Submit us your stories so they can
benefit patients looking for support. We are also looking for
Hodgkin's related columns and stories about events around the world
about people working for the cure.
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