Support My Big Climb for Jan!
Help Me Step Up to Take Cancer Down on April 20!
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Last year, I conquered twenty-six stories to fight against cancer, and this year, I am thrilled to participate again in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society‘s Big Climb on April 20, 2024. This time, I am determined to climb the same 26 stairs to reach the top of One Gateway Center in Newark with more passion and energy to raise greater awareness and funds for blood cancer patients and their families.
I am proud to say that last year, I crushed the Big Climb summit in just 8 minutes and 18 seconds, as per my Apple Watch. The official timekeeper, RaceWire, confirmed my impressive performance by indicating that I completed the stair climb in just 7 minutes and 44 seconds, ranking 186th out of 341 participants. It was a fantastic experience that has motivated me to push myself harder this year.
With a dedicated goal of raising $700 for LLS, I have already donated half personally to show my commitment to this cause. I am confident in my ability to raise the remaining funds, and I am inviting my family, friends, and neighbors to support me by matching my donation. Supporting LLS’s mission to discover cures for blood cancers and ensuring patients can access the best treatments available is crucial. I am determined to do my part in making a difference. Together, we can achieve this fundraising goal and make a significant impact. Please consider contributing to my fundraising goal.
On April 26, 2025, I will participate in my third big climb!
The Jan Lilien Education Fund sponsors ongoing sustainability and environmental awareness programs. Gifts made this month; I will match dollar-for-dollar. All donations are tax-deductible.
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I Completed LLS’s Big Climb NJ 2023!
Every ounce of my body and soul wanted Jan to climb with me as a survivor.
Being Earth Day made the climb more critical. If we are going to cure cancer, we need a healthy environment.
I climbed both for Jan to celebrate her seventy-third birthday and to step up to take down cancer by helping to find a cure for blood diseases.
I could not have climbed to the top without Jan's love, support, and encouragement!
In addition, my family and overlapping community networks, faith, neighbors, fellow widows, friends, and more helped me during my grief journey. Without their support, I could not have climbed even one step.
