Personal Fundraiser

This is not your typical in lieu of gifts page—-

Leidchella is not a fundraiser —

It is an opportunity -

to support the work of Shari's oncologist and now friend, Dr. William Gwin - specifically, he is studying the DNA of a cohort of breast cancer patients whose cancer never metastasized to determine if something can be identified in their DNA that prevented the spread of cancer, with hopes that the findings can be used to develop treatments to prevent or slow down the spread of cancer.

Any monies raised will go directly towards his work in celebration of Shari being 5 years NED - and as she shared -- she's lived a lot in the past 5 years:

And we have a surprise dollar for dollar givings match - Rory and Shari Leid are matching every dollar donated that is connected to this party, up to $50,000!

We care about this cause because cancer affects too many people, and because a healthier world is possible. Research is how we’ll get there, and you can help!

We trust and support Fred Hutch because, for nearly 50 years, they’ve been advancing prevention, treatment, care, and cures for cancer and other diseases. Their early discoveries led to bone marrow transplantation — one of the first immunotherapies and a treatment that can cure some cancers. Today, they are unlocking how cancers start and spread, harnessing the immune system to fight disease, improving clinical care, and giving people and their families more time together.

We’re ready for a world where nobody has to fear cancer and infectious diseases — and we know you are, too. As we celebrate our love on this special day, it’s our honor to join up with you to help create a better future for every person and family.

Your contribution in honor of our wedding means so much to us. Thank you!

Did you know?

• Fred Hutch unites more than 5,000 world-leading scientists, providers, and staff to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure cancer and other diseases.
• They have earned 3 Nobel Prizes for breakthrough research.
• They treat more than 50,000 people for cancer each year.
• They have more than 430 active clinical trials, giving patients access to leading-edge treatments.
• Fred Hutch cares about people. They focus on understanding the toll cancer takes on individuals and communities; advancing health equity; improving prevention; and treating the entire person, not just the disease.
• Please visit the Fred Hutch website to get to know this amazing organization: www.fredhutch.org