Our friend Ricardo Reinoso is Candidate for “Man of the Year”

Capitol Rehab of Arlington Joins Ricardo Reinoso in Supporting The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Capitol Rehab is pleased to be supporting Ricardo Reinoso www.ricardoforacure.org in his work with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Ricardo is a Washington DC area candidate for Man of the Year. Over the past 19 years, Man and Woman of the Year candidates have raised over $53 million for research, patient care, advocacy and education. Last year, the 21 DC area candidates raised more than $910,000. For the most part, these individuals raise their money through grassroots efforts, family and friend support, as well as the involvement of local communities.

Ricardo’s personal story is compelling in it own right. Born in Oklahoma to Peruvian immigrants, Ricardo was diagnosed early in life with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Relying on his strong beliefs and positive attitude, Ricardo overcame his diagnosis, went on to be an Eagle Scout, graduate from Washington University, study abroad and eventually settle in the Washington, DC area with a career in Finance with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

Please visit Ricardo’s website, www.ricardoforacure.org and join us in supporting his tremendous efforts.

Did you know:

• An estimated 912,938 Americans are living with blood cancers
• Every four minutes, someone is diagnosed-approximately 135, 520 new cases are expected this year.
• Every 10 minutes, someone is dies from a blood cancer-an estimated 52,310 deaths in 2007.
• In general, the likelihood of dying from leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma decreased from 1995 to 2004

Source: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Facts 2009-2010

About the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS’s mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. For more information, please visit www.leukemia.org.