Guest Blogger: Lindsey Bailer, ALEX AND ANI Online Product Coordinator, on Being Nominated for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 201

At ALEX AND ANI, giving back is an important part of what we do. Our CHARITY BY DESIGN division is committed to strengthening charitable organizations worldwide through through innovative partnerships and collaborative experiences.

It’s amazing to see our employees go above and beyond to touch the lives of others everywhere. Lindsey Bailer from our Digital Strategy department is currently in the running for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) “Woman of the Year” award. This fundraising competition revolves around raising money for LLS to fund research, resources, and support services for patients and their families. Also, we are thrilled to have them as a partner for which we have the Lighthouse Charm Bangle, a beacon of comfort and resilience.

Read on to learn more about Lindsey’s personal connection to LLS and how you can help her help others through her fundraising journey.

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What is your role at ALEX AND ANI?

I am the Online Product Coordinator on the Digital Strategy team.

What is your connection to LLS?

Five years ago, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. I was treated at the Tomorrow Fund Clinic at Hasbro Children’s Hospital for four months and received a total of sixteen chemotherapy infusions and one blood transfusion. I have been searching for a way to truly give back to the organizations that saved my life. I am beyond excited to now say that I have my chance after being nominated to run in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2015 Man & Woman of the Year fundraising campaign.

What does LLS mean to you?

During my treatment, I met so many young children battling Leukemia and Lymphoma. Every day these children were fighting for their lives, yet they brightened up the clinic with their smiles, laughs, and beautiful spirits. These children will forever be a huge inspiration in my life and drive my desire to give back.

What is your fundraising goal?

My goal is to raise $50,000 to help aid research, education and patient services for those affected by these blood diseases. For every $50,000 raised, a research grant will be donated to LLS.

Where can people donate?

Donations can be made via my campaign website: http://www.mwoy.org/pages/ri/ri15/lbailer. Thank you in advance for your support!