2013 Proceeds to benefit:
The Endometriosis Research Center
From ERC website - "Endometriosis is a painful disorder in which tissue similar - but not identical - to the uterine lining (endometrium) is found in other areas of the body, where it doesn't belong (Redwine et al). Most commonly, the abdominopelvic organs are affected, but the disease may also be found in areas like the lungs, diaphragm and even rarely, in such remote locations as the brain. Endometriosis affects nearly 176 million women and girls globally (Hummelshoj; WERF) at a staggering annual cost exceeding $100 billion annually (D'Hooge et al). Often misclassified or invalidated as simply 'killer cramps', symptoms of the disease routinely include painful periods, pelvic pain at any point in a woman or girl's cycle, infertility, pain with sexual activity, gastrointestinal and urinary tract
difficulties, and much more. Endometriosis can affect women and girls from all walks of life and socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from adolescence to post-menopause. In many cases, it may be so painful and life-altering as to significantly impair a woman or girl’s ability to care for herself, her family, pursue her career, attend school or social functions, or go about her normal
routine." Find out more about endometrios at www.endocenter.org
difficulties, and much more. Endometriosis can affect women and girls from all walks of life and socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from adolescence to post-menopause. In many cases, it may be so painful and life-altering as to significantly impair a woman or girl’s ability to care for herself, her family, pursue her career, attend school or social functions, or go about her normal
routine." Find out more about endometrios at www.endocenter.org
The Hultberg Family - "Baby Lilly"
We came to know and love Baby Lilly through our community and also as Honored Teammate for Team in Training. She has had a long leukemia journey. See more about Lilly below.
Lilly's cancer has returned...both the ALL and the AML. She was first diagnosed with leukemia at 11 weeks of age and has endured more in her 5 years than most of us will in our lifetimes. Her family is devastated but ready for a fight. They need our help....
Lilly's cancer has returned...both the ALL and the AML. She was first diagnosed with leukemia at 11 weeks of age and has endured more in her 5 years than most of us will in our lifetimes. Her family is devastated but ready for a fight. They need our help....