Lymphoma Society

On Thursday, Salem Avenue Elementary School will be “Celebrating Minds at Work” with a student exhibition night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The school has been learning about conservation, and students from each grade level have prepared presentations to educate family members. Families are encouraged to attend and let your child show you his or her work about conservation.   Health event The third-grade classes at Salem Avenue Elementary School held a healthathon April 11. The first part of the evening was a walkathon.

Leukemia and lymphoma support John R. Marsh Cancer Center, in partnership with Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Maryland Chapter, sponsors a support group for patients and families affected by leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, MDS or myeloma. Call 301-665-4650. Al-Anon/Alateen family groups Hagerstown and Frederick, Md., areas. This is an anonymous, confidential support group for anyone affected by the drinking of a family member or friend. Call 301-663-6626.

HAGERSTOWN -- "It's pretty much a miracle that I'm still alive, I think," 14-year-old Alex Marinelli told a crowd gathered Saturday night for a Light the Night walk to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. At 12, Alex was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia that normally strikes adults, said his father, Paul Marinelli. Alex's cancer has been in remission for three years, and he has been involved in the Light the Night walk in Hagerstown for three years. Last year's best fundraising team was St. Mary's for Alex, which raised $6,000.

Joseph Anthony Lillis, 62, of Boonsboro, Md., passed from this life on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at his home while surrounded by his family. Born on Aug. 16, 1950, in Jersey City, N.J., he is the son of Mary (Coaches) Lillis of Brick, N.J., and the late William P. Lillis. Joe was a 1968 graduate from St. Peter's Preparatory School in Jersey City, and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in history from St. Peter's College. He was a veteran of the United States Navy Reserves.

Lincolnshire Elementary School collected money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through the Pennies for Patients program. As a school, the students collected a total of $2,290.46. The classroom that donated the most was Ms. Vascik’s first-grade class. Those students earned a pasta party from Olive Garden.

Eastern Elementary School students collected pennies and other coins during the week of April 14 to 18 to benefit the Pennies for Patients campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. A represenative from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was at Eastern Elementary on April 11 to present information on awareness to the students on leukemia and how it affects children. During the presentation, one student, Jake McCarter, noted that his sister, Mackenzie McCarter, was diagnosed with leukemia in September 2007.