Dana Hills High School Students to Raise Money for Fight Against Cancer Feb. 17-March 6
DANA POINT, CALIF., February 13, 2009 – Dana Hills High School in Dana Point is again participating in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) School & Youth programs, which includes the Pennies for Patients program and Pasta for Pennies program, Feb. 17-March 6. The Olive Garden Restaurant sponsors Pasta for Pennies. Domino’s Pizza and Chick-fil-A sponsor Pennies for Patients. Starting with their spare change, students are collecting money to fund research into a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
In the 2007-08 school year, Dana Hills students raised an impressive $4,000, part of $19 million raised nationwide in LLS school-based fundraising programs. Over 500 schools in Orange County and the Inland Empire will be participating this year.
Community members who wish to support the school’s efforts may make a donation by calling Jaime Garman, (949) 496-6666 or clicking on the link on the school’s website, www.dhhs.net.
“It’s inspiring to see young people volunteer and really care about helping others,” said Janine Ingram, LLS Orange County/Inland Empire Executive Director. “It’s a program that is truly meaningful because kids learn that their efforts really make a difference.”
For more information on the School & Youth Programs, or to learn how to register your school, visit www.schoolandyouth.org/ocie, or contact your local chapter at (888) 535-9300.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The mission of LLS is to 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 for research specifically targeting blood cancers. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Orange County/Inland Empire chapter office is located at 2020 East 1st Street, Suite 120, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Toll Free: (888) 535-9300. Website: www.lls.org and www.schoolandyouth.org/ocie.
