Here is the email:

"Hello everyone! A good friend of mine was diagnosed with leukemia in November and underwent several rounds of chemotherapy and then a stem cell transplant in March. Less than 90 days after her transplant, Diana, 31, relapsed and is currently undergoing another course of treatment which will lead to a second transplant. Because of severe risk of infection, Diana has been in isolation. Her husband, Mike, took a leave of absence from teaching to take care of Diana and their 1-year old daughter, Lucy. They are now facing mounting bills. Their families are hosting a benefit fundraiser. If you are not able to attend, there is a fund to make donations. Any donation is appreciated. Please, any amount would be tremendously helpful.

The Benefit:
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Berwyn VFW Hall
15th and Harlem
Berwyn, IL 60402
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Tickets are $25.00

If you have raffle prizes or silent auction items to donate, please contact Mary Drenth 708-788-2354 or Kate Ludwig 708-227-2354.

Or, you can send money for support to:

The Diana Drenth Leukemia Fund
c/o Citizens Bank
3322 S. Oak Park Ave.
Berwyn, IL 60402

Thanks everyone! And we will keep you in our prayers for your incredible kindness and generousity."

- Joe Trost