DALLAS, Texas (June, 2012) – Twenty-three members of Leukemia Texas Board of Trustees and Staff gathered in Dallas this month to strategically plan for the year.

With July 1st starting the new fiscal year for Leukemia Texas, the group was ready to begin with fresh energy and creativity. The retreat included a touching success story from a Leukemia Texas patient, team-building and small-group discussions, along with opportunities for exploration. In the end, the retreat’s agenda and activities were tied clearly to the organization’s strategic goal - to enhance the fight of the life-threatening blood cancer of leukemia through research and patient aid.

This enhancement includes expanding partnerships, events, social media, patient support, and research, to name a few. Unique to Leukemia Texas, 100% of the charitable dollars stay here at home, serving Texas.

This year also marks the 10th anniversary of their popular Beat Leukemia Ball which features “The Fab Four” the ultimate tribute to the Beatles Band…this year also happens to be The Original Beatles 50th anniversary.

“Leukemia Texas has been my favorite charity for many years because it is local and because of all the fine people involved. We feel like we really are making a difference because we have met many of the patients we have helped and we have been in the labs where we have donated the test tubes.” Board member and past president, Michael A. Pincus, DDS.

Because of partnership with sponsors Clarkson Davis, Caddo Holdings LLC, Sfuzzi in Uptown, and Paradise Bakery at Rosewood Court, Leukemia Texas was able to hold thisretreat with zero expenses. “We are deeply grateful to our sponsors for their generosity. Because of their support, we are able to ensure more dollars are spent on research and patient aid in Texas.” Mandy O’Neill, Leukemia Texas CEO.



About LeukemiaTexas

Founded in 1970, Leukemia Texas is an independent, tax-exempt, 501c3 nonprofit corporation dedicated to fighting the life-threatening blood cancer of leukemia through the funding of leukemia research and patient aid in Texas. Leukemia Texas is not affiliated with any other leukemia or nonprofit organization and does not receive any government funding. The majority of funds raised are from annual special events including The Beat Leukemia Ball and the Leukemia Texas Golf Classic. For more information about Leukemia Texas, please contact the office at 214-265-7393 or visit www.leukemiatexas.org