Leukemia Lymphoma Society Thanks UFCW in USA Today

The Leukemia Lymphoma Society took an ad to thank the UFCW for their tremendous work in the USA Today this week.

Last year we helped the LLS break fundraising records, and broke records for our Local fundraising for Light the Night.  But the 2016 Light the Night Walk is standing out to be even bigger. Our Secretary-Treasurer, Tony Speelman will be the corporate chair of the 2016 Light the Night Walk at Eisenhower Park!
Tony will bring his devout passion to helping New York communities to the fight against blood cancer.

This entire year we're hosting a ton of events to raise money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, but you can help individually.  It's easy, join our Light the Night team here and start fundraising online or at your store.   Or you can donate to our team, UFCW Cancer Kickers, right here.

Here's the ad the LLS put out to thank our union for the amazing work!

Local 1500 Members Raise Funds to Kick Cancer

Last week our Local 1500 charity team bundled up, laced up the cross-trainers and showed our community spirit in two amazing walks: the Leukemia Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk and the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk!

Light the Night Walk: Last year we raised nearly $8,000 for the walk, so we set a goal for 2015 of $10,000. We are so excited to announce that we have exceeded our Local's goal of $10,000! We have raised $17,328.46! And still going!

The 2015 UFCW 1500 Light the Night Team walking in honor of all members & families affected by Leukemia-Lymphoma

Nationally, the UFCW has raised $187,876 (that includes all Local Union's fundraising)! We're nearly at our collective goal of $200,000  thanks to all of your hard work!

Keep the momentum going and finish strong! We're still fundraising through December. You can visit our team page, host a fundraiser, or donate here.

Also be sure to send us your pics from your charity walks!

Light the Night Walk

On Saturday, October 17th, join us and walk in the Leukemia Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk. 

This year is extra special, we'll be walking in honor of our former President Frank Meehan, who passed earlier this year to Leukemia.

The walk kicks off at our Union Headquarters (425 Merrick Ave. Westbury, NY) at 4:30 PM. We'll have food and you can pick up your team shirt before heading over to Eisenhower Park at 6 pm.

All walkers will receive a t-shirt (pictured on the left) which honors Frank Meehan and his tireless fight to end cancer.

If you cannot attend the walk at Eisenhower Park, you can find a walk near you at lightthenight.org.

  

 You can also join our team or make a donation to our team here.

Walking for a Cure! Light the Night Walk & Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

This weekend we're really excited to be participating in two amazing causes to battle cancer.  The Light the Night Walk and the Making Strides Walk!

Join us this weekend with your union brothers and sister and walk to fight cancer at either, or even both of these walks!


Light the Night Walk @ Eisenhower Park

What: Light the Night Walk

When: Saturday, October 18th at 5 PM  (Walk starts at 6 PM)

Where: Eisenhower Park, Nassau County Meet up at our Union HQ @ 5 PM for food, photos and fun OR meet us at Eisenhower Park and look for the UFCW Gold Shirts!

Why: To support all those affected by Blood Cancer and to raise funds/awareness for the disease!
RSVP for details and updates


Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk @ Jones Beach

What: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

When: Sunday, October 19th at 7 AM - 12 PM

Where: Jones Beach, Field 5

Why: To support all those affected by Breast Cancer and to raise funds/awareness for the disease!  This walk is the second largest in the nation, so get there as early as you can for parking reasons!

RSVP for details and updates

Get involved and help your community out with your union this weekend!  If you'd like to register for ANY of these walks or to get involved in future charity actions, fill out this form!

For any extended info on any of these events, simply send us an email!