On March 4 I had the pleasure of joining my Global Traveler colleagues for a night of dinner, drinks and dancing at the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott for the annual Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Red & White Ball.
The importance of the work that LLS does can not be overstated. In the past three years, the Red & White Ball alone raised nearly $1.5 million, and this year’s record-breaking event raised more than $656,000 through generous donations, ticket sales and live and silent auctions. These donations go directly toward innovative cancer treatments, research and patient support and education.
Now in its fourth year, the Red & White Ball is a fantastic event, attended by some 600 people. It was an honor not only to be a part of the event and listen to the inspiring stories and witness the generosity of those around me but to also play a small role as a member of the Global Traveler team. Each year, Global Traveler launches an online silent auction, and all benefits go directly to LLS.
There’s still plenty of time left to partake in our online LLS auction, which features some amazing luxury travel items, hotel and resort stays and airline tickets, so visit the auction site and start bidding! The auction will be live until May 1.
— Nicole Quasté, assistant editor
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