30th Annual Charity Auction April 4, 2009

The Wolff-Berger-Croft-Kolodny Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation (LRF) hosts its 30th Annual Charity Auction Saturday, April 4.

Preview and silent auction begins at 6:30 p.m. with the live auction starting at 7 p.m.

This year’s Charity Auction emcee and celebrity auctioneer will be Larry Yellen from Fox 32 News Chicago.

Guests will have a chance to bid on everything from Hollywood memorabilia to dinners, autographed sports collectibles, hotel getaways and much more, while raising money to fund worldwide medical research into the cause of and cure for leukemia, lymphoma and other cancers of the blood, as well as provide patient assistance. More than 200 items are up for auction this year.

The Wolff-Berger-Croft-Kolodny Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation honors the memory of Stuart Jay Wolff of Chicago, Aileen Sue Berger of Chicago, Pamela Joy Croft of Skokie, and Zach Kolodny of Chicago. Since the annual Charity Auction began, the event has raised well over $350,000 for leukemia research and financial assistance to blood cancer patients and their families.

For more information on the 30th Annual Charity Auction contact Scott Kroman at 847-966-9512.

About The Leukemia Research Foundation (LRF)
The Leukemia Research Foundation, headquartered in Wilmette, Ill., is dedicated to funding research and providing support to people affected by blood cancers. The Foundation’s mission is to conquer leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes by funding research into their causes and cures, and to enrich the quality of life of those touched by these diseases. For more than 60 years, thousands of volunteers and 24 chapters have helped the Foundation raise more than $43 million to help fund research specifically targeting aspiring, eager, and innovative scientists and physicians around the world, provide patient financial assistance, and offer educational and emotional support for patients and their families.

Leukemia Research Foundation information is available at www.leukemia-research.org, or by calling 847-424-0600.

Official Website: http://www.leukemia-research.org