Crew for a Cure

12/03/2022

Thank you to everyone who has supported Crew for a Cure and the Lymphoma Research Foundation. Thank you especially to our faculty advisor, Professor Doug Draper who was with us every step of the way.

As we wrap up our campaign today, we are happy to report that have raised a total of $2,160 to support the Lymphoma Research Foundation.

Thank you to our sponsors, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge, LSU Student Health Center and Louisiana Healthcare Connections. We also want to extend a thank you to the LSU Manship School of Mass Communication.

And of course, we cannot thank our team captains, Sanjay Juneja, M.D., Dr. Jack Saux and Dean Grimm, enough for their support.

Finally, thank you to Jacelyn Rasti Photography for taking these incredible photos.

Let's continue to .

11/03/2022

“You never know who you’re helping and it helps me to know that people are being helped by that as well,” Chelsea McCoy, Lymphoma Survivor

We have heard repeatedly from Lymphoma survivors, Chelsea, Bob and Alaina, that sharing your story is one of the most crucial aspects of dealing with a cancer diagnosis. As we wrap up our campaign today, we encourage you to share your story and listen to other people's stories.

How can you be more aware of those around you who are dealing with a Lymphoma diagnosis?

10/03/2022

What does it mean to be a caregiver?

When Bob Tassin needed support, his family and friends were there for him. Tassin’s wife was a major rock for him during and after treatment, as were his 4 daughters who would frequently visit. Tassin’s mountain biking friends were also very supportive, many of them created “flat-Tassins” (like flat Stanley) that they would take everywhere they biked and send him pictures of.

A lymphoma diagnosis not only affects the patient; it affects their caregivers too. Caregivers are relatives, friends, partners or anyone who has a significant relationship with the patient and is an essential extension to the patient’s healthcare team. While being a caregiver can often be a rewarding experience, it can also be a very challenging one.

Thank you to all the caregivers out there!

09/03/2022

Thanks to a life saving stem cell transplant, Chelsea McCoy is now in remission.

When you sign up to be a blood stem cell donor, you are signing up to save a life. According to LRF, transplanting stem cells allows doctors to use higher doses of chemotherapy to treat cancer than the body would normally tolerate, increasing the probability of killing cancer cells. That means more chances for patients to !

Ready to save a life? Sign up to be a donor at

07/03/2022

🍕🍕GIVEAWAY CLOSED🍕🍕

We’re giving away ONE $25 City Slice gift card for one lucky winner. To enter:

1. LIKE OUR PAGE
2. LIKE THIS POST AND 5 OF OUR OTHER POSTS
3. TAG THREE PEOPLE IN THE COMMENTS

Winners will be announced on Wednesday, March 8.

04/03/2022

LSU and Delta Gamma LSU alumna, Peyton Gutierrez was 15 when she was diagnosed with Stage 2A Hodgkin's Lymphoma on April 13, 2012.

When she received her diagnosis, she said her first reaction was “why me?”

“I was in a state of shock. It didn’t really hit me until later that I had cancer,” she said.

For more information on AYA Lymphoma, visit the link in our bio.

03/03/2022

Chelsea McCoy was told by many that she was “too young” to have Lymphoma at 27.

In reality, 90,000 adolescents and young adults in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer each year, and 1 in 5 of those diagnoses is Lymphoma.

“The relative youth and maturity level of AYAs has a significant effect on their ability to manage their diagnosis and treatment. Factors such as the belief that ‘it cannot happen to me,’ overall healthcare-related knowledge, unique concerns regarding body image and fertility issues, and relationship matters must all be considered when building a treatment plan for AYA,” according to the Lymphoma Research Foundation.

If you are young and experiencing symptoms, do not hesitate to be screened by a medical professional.

01/03/2022

According to the American Cancer Society, 1,110 people have been diagnosed with Lymphoma in Louisiana so far in 2022. While many of us are out celebrating at parades with family and friends, AYA lymphoma patients are going through treatments and avoiding large crowds to prevent further illness. With more funding for research, the Lymphoma Research Foundation will develop better treatments to help those patients get back on their feet.

26/02/2022

Yo ho ho! Dr. Jay Saux is sending Lymphoma overboard. He was the first matey of our fundraising efforts, with a total of $745 in his name.

Known as the “pirate oncologist,” Dr. Saux has an approach to cancer treatment that makes patients feel more comfortable about their diagnosis. Our goal is to in adolescents and young adults through in-depth research and a gentle approach to treatment.
We raised a grand total of $1,760 on Wednesday to support the Lymphoma Research Foundation!

24/02/2022

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our Pirate Party yesterday!

We raised $1,660 for the Lymphoma Research Foundation due to your support.

With your help, we are making Lymphoma walk the plank one day at a time.

If you were not able to make it to the Pirate Party, donate to the Lymphoma Research Foundation here: https://secure3.convio.net/lrf/site/TR?fr_id=1751&pg=entry

21/02/2022

T-minus two days from our Pirate Party!

Help us and come out and join us this Wednesday, Feb. 23 in the LSU Journalism. There will be food, prizes and games🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

Comment below if you are coming!

21/02/2022

"You always see breast cancer awareness, ovarian cancer, but there's not much awareness of lymphoma, even though it's one of the most common cancers, especially younger people...

I thought cancer was a death sentence, but you can beat it, you can get through it." - Alaina Maiorana, AYA Hodgkins lymphoma survivor.

We are proud to partner with Alaina, Dr. Jack Saux and Dr. Sanjay Juneja, M.D. to .

Up to 20% of young cancer patients are diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, every year, but it’s one of the least common cancers that people talk about.