"Where is everybody going?" was a joking shout that rang out from a lone runner among the 25,000 strong crowd gathered at Union Square in San Francisco on Sunday, 18 October 2009, ready to participate in a 42.2 kilometer Marathon Run in the city. This event, by those who appreciate their own health and fitness, was to draw attention to the needs of those suffering from leukemia or lymphoma cancer, those unable to enjoy many of the common benefits that I for one take for granted.

It was an event all the more special to me than many similar worthwhile events, because my daughter Nicole with "Team in Action" from BC (my bragging right!) was one of the thousands of participants who support leukemia and lymphoma research. The timing of the event happened to coincide with a report of a spectacular announcement from Canadian researchers of a dramatic improvement in leukemia/lymphoma treatment, from below 30% to over 80% recovery success - a glorious outcome for the patients and for the dedicated medical researchers.

By increasing awareness within her circle, Nicole has raised a considerable sum of money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC). Charitable donations may still be made to recognize and support her effort together with Team in Action to assist the LLSC to further its work, and to augment the $19M that the gathering of thousands in San Francisco has already raised. Donations may be made online at http://my.e2rm.com/personalpage .

"Where is everybody going?" is a clarion call that we might ask of ourselves, our society, our country and the 6.8 billion people on our Planet...... Why? Because "It is Not for Ourselves Alone".