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QV Sophomore Organizes 'Freeze Your Lymphs Off' 5K Run
Proceeds from the Feb. 18 event benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Josh Billings, a sophomore at , has organized a 5K benefit to help find a cure for lymphoma.
Billings explains that he decided to organize the "Freeze Your Lymphs Off" run for his student project after his dad was diagnosed with lymphoma, a form of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system, a little more than nine months ago.
"I believe that no one should have to live their life burdened with cancer, or have to worry about someone they know," Billings explains.
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The run takes place at 9 a.m. Feb. 18 starting at Edgeworth Elementary, 200 Meadow Lane. If you're not a runner, a 1-mile walk will take place immediately after the run.
All proceeds from the run will help benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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Billings says he hopes the money raised will "help find a cure for lymphoma so no one else will have to live with this terrible disease."
Register online at www.Race360.com/16419 or visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/lymph5k
Check out the attached flier above for additional information.
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