My name is Lew Gilinsky. Three years ago I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. I was 41 and seemingly in great health. I was completely non symptomatic, but after a dental visit, my dentist suspected something was wrong and suggested that I get a blood test.  The next morning, I was admitted to Johns Hopkins hospital to begin treatment.  My life went from normal to panic in less than a day.  My doctor told me I had a thirty percent two year survival rate.  The following day he said he had new information and test results and that his previous prognosis was probably a little optimistic.  Stunned, I asked him if anyone like me had ever been cured of this and he said YES!

The treatment was rigorous.  I spent weeks in the hospital and years afterwards making daily, weekly and quarterly visits for treatment.  Three years later here I am.  It was God’s will for me to make a full recovery.  I’m leading a normal life and my treatments ended last December. 

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society helped to save my life by getting me the information I needed to make the right decisions while on my path to the cure.

I’m honored to be involved with LLS and these unique and special people [participants/ fundraisers].  You are all clearly angels doing work for those who are in need.  Thank you!