Monday, May 16, 2011

Lisa Shares Her Story

Lisa Rapp of Hanover Park shares her story:


CLICK HERE to make a tax deductible contribution to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Thanks for your support!!

Bowling to Beat Blood Cancer!

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to Addison on Saturday to our "Bowling To Beat Blood Cancer" event!! It was a huge success and we had such a great time!! Take a look at some of the pictures below, or check them all out on Facebook!


We started with a raffle and dinner donated by the delicious UNCLE BUB'S!!

We raffled off more than 50 prizes!!!

The "Cupcakes For Courage" truck arrived and everyone went out to indulge and help support a great cause!

Raina helped direct people to the cupcake truck with her awesome sign:)
There's the truck! Enjoy!!
YUMS!!

Then it was time to bowl!!! :)


The reason we were all raising money.. to help people like Emilio & Hannah!!


Our very last Man & Woman of the Year fundraiser!

STRIIKKEEEEE!!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

On The Road To A Cure

Chicago traffic reporters have united to help fight blood cancers! They're offering unique one-of-a-kind experiences in an online auction.  Take a look at the experiences and click on the links to get to the bidding page on the "Make It Better" website!  The auction ends this SUNDAY so be sure to get your bids in by then!


A tour & breakfast with WBEZ'S JINDRA, LABUZ & LARA!
Meet WBEZ traffic reporter, Sarah Jindra, at the studio on Navy Pier after "Morning Edition". She'll be waiting there for you and a guest with her on-air counterparts, Lisa Labuz and Melba Lara. There, you'll get a behind the scenes tour of the station! But that's not all! After the tour, Jindra, Labuz and Lara will take you out to breakfast! It's rare to get the three women together with their conflicting schedules, so enjoy this once in a lifetime opportunity to find out everything you've ever wanted to know about WBEZ!!  CLICK HERE TO BID!!


Go to Glee! with Jennifer Roberts and Koz of 101.9 The Mix
WTMX afternoon traffic reporter Jennifer Roberts and afternoon DJ, Koz, are taking you and a guest to GLEE! You’ll watch the show with the 101.9 The Mix personalities! Get your singing voices ready for the June 4th concert at Allstate Arena at 3 p.m.!! CLICK HERE TO BID!!


Personalized Traffic Reports from WBBM's Bart Shore
WBBM’s morning drive traffic reporter, Bart Shore, will call you every morning for a week with a personalized traffic report! The traffic king will give you the quickest route to help you bypass any traffic headaches. But that’s not all! He’ll also use his booming baritone to record a professional voicemail message for you on your personal or business phone line!  CLICK HERE TO BID!!


The Ins and Outs of Traffic with WBBM's Joe Collins
Learn from the best and get a personal “lesson” in the ins and outs of Chicago traffic! WBBM’s afternoon drive traffic reporter, Joe Collins, will give you a guided tour of the traffic center and then teach you exactly how puts together his reports. Find out how travel times are generated and get a rundown of all the hot spots. CLICK HERE TO BID!!


Jewelry Desgins from Abby Ryan
Get jewelry and wine charms made by Moody Radio’s very own Abby Ryan! Abby designs jewelry on the side (www.AbbyRyan.com) and some of her awesome pieces can be yours!  CLICK HERE TO BID!!

NBC Studio Tour with Matt Rodewald
Grab 3 of your friends and head over to the NBC 5 studio on Michigan Avenue. Traffic reporter Matt Rodewald will be there waiting for you to give you a personal tour of the studio and the newsroom! Meet NBC personalities along your tour and bring your camera for photos ops with Matt and the crew. If you’re lucky, the “Dance Friday” star may even show you some of his moves! CLICK HERE TO BID!!


On the job with CLTV's Kye Martin
See Kye Martin in action as she does the traffic for CLTV. The traffic reporter will teach you how she puts together her reports. Learn how she creates maps and comes up with the travel times. Then, she’ll give you a tour of the WGN/CTLV studios! CLICK HERE TO BID!!


Dinner with CLTV's Jim Ryan & WXRT's Terri Hemmert
CLTV Traffic Reporter Jim Ryan is teaming up with friend and 2010 Radio Hall of Fame inductee, Terri Hemmert to take you and a guest to dinner. You’ll have the opportunity to ask the traffic and music experts anything on your mind! Get ready for a unique experience you’ll be able to tell your friends about for years to come! CLICK HERE TO BID!!


Hangar Tour with NBC 5 Chopper Reporter Mike Lorber
SKY 5 helicopter reporter, Mike Lorber will give you and a friend a personal tour of the hangar where all the news helicopters are located! Head to the Schaumburg Airport for an exclusive look at the inside of the choppers and mingle with the reporters, photographers and pilots! CLICK HERE TO BID!!

ABC 7 Behind the Scenes wtih Roz Varon
Get a chance to watch Chicago’s #1 morning newscast from inside the ABC7 State Street Studio! Roz Varon will take you behind the scenes and show you how TV traffic is done, during the show! You’ll get a “Meet & Greet/Photo Op” with the entire ABC7 morning team after the show; then Roz will give you a tour of the station. But wait – there’s more! You and 3 of your friends are invited to come back as one of the first studio audience members in ABC7’s new show “Windy City Live!” Your parting gift – an ABC7 Morning Mug Club Mug!  CLICK HERE TO BID!!

Behind the Scenes with CBS Chopper Reporter Kris Habermehl
Join CBS 2 helicopter reporter Kris Habermehl, Chicago's longest serving airborne reporter for a "Day in the Life" of traffic and spot news reporting. Meet at the hangar at the DuPage County Airport, follow along with how reports are put together, see the helicopters that provide both television and radio coverage and learn about covering breaking news. Kris is also a firefighter and EMT, so between stories tour local fire stations and learn about firefighting and emergency medical service. You never know what the day will bring!  CLICK HERE TO BID!!

Take a Ride in a Traffic Chopper!
Experience the ride your life as you fly over Chicago in a news helicopter! You and a guest will take in the beautiful sites of the city on a 45 minute helicopter ride on a weekend scheduled with US Helicopters. Bring your camera to get shots of the city like you've never seen it before! The news helicopters take off from the Schaumburg airport, so when you land you'll head over to the Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg to relax and enjoy a free night stay!  CLICK HERE TO BID!!

Vin's Survivor Story

Chicagoan Vin Tormo shares his survivor story:




CLICK HERE to make a tax deductible contribution to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Thanks for your support!!

Monday, May 2, 2011

Janine's Survivor Story

Everyday this week, I will post a new story about someone whose life has been impacted by blood cancer.  Please take a moment each day to view the heartfelt videos. The goal is to spread awareness and show the importance of helping organizations like The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fund research for a cure!    

We'll kick off the week with Janine Mills, a leukemia survivor. 




Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Sheffield's Bar Party!


Come out to Sheffield's this Friday to help us raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!!

APRIL 29
3258 N Sheffield

$30 for craft beers and well drinks
from 7-9 p.m.

No sign up necessary... Just swing by for a fun time!

Joe's Crab Shack!

Thanks to everyone who came out to Joe's Crab Shack in Schuamburg last night for our fundraiser!! Joe's will be donating 10% of the bills from last night to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!!

Here are some pictures from the night: