I was joined by other leukemia survivors during the Sept. 19 “Light the Night” walk at Jerry Uht Park in Erie. I can’t thank all the wonderful participants enough for the support they showed in support of cancer research and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. More than $100,000 was raised through the event.

I was proud to be honorary chairperson for Erie’s Light the Night walk on Sept. 19 at Jerry Uht Park in Erie.

“Light the Night” walks were scheduled in hundreds of locations in the U.S. and Canada – including 12 in Pennsylvania – and I hope they experienced the same success as Erie’s walk.

I was proud to be honorary chairperson for Erie’s Light the Night walk on Sept. 19 at Jerry Uht Park in Erie.

The state House of Representatives unanimously approved my House Resolution 403 to spotlight support for leukemia and lymphoma research and recognize September as "Light the Night Walk Month" in Pennsylvania.

More than $100,000 was raised through the event at Jerry Uht Park in Erie.

“Light the Night” walks were scheduled in hundreds of locations in the U.S. and Canada – including 12 in Pennsylvania – and I hope they experienced the same success as Erie’s walk.

It was most gratifying to see the support for cancer research and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

We hit the streets in style for the Light the Night Walk.

More than $100,000 was raised in support of cancer research and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The Aktion Club was one of many teams participating in the successful Light the Night Walk in Erie.

Many sumptuous treets greeted participants in Erie's Light the Night Walk.

I was treated for leukemia at a very early age and I’m thankful for the research that saved my life.