LLS’ South Florida And Puerto Rico Chap Hosts Seal Swim At MIA Seaquarium For Blood Cancer Survi

MIAMI - Nov. 4, 2013 - PRLog -- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) South Florida and Puerto Rico Chapter partnered with the Miami Seaquarium to host a Seal Swim for four children and two young adults under 30 who are blood cancer survivors on November 1, 2013. Leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes are blood cancers that can affect the bone marrow, the lymph nodes and other parts of the lymphatic system. To beat their cancer, these survivors endured countless rounds of chemotherapy and painful treatments. They are an inspiration to all.

The Seal Swim program at the Miami Seaquarium is a unique deep and shallow water interaction with harbor seals. It begins with changing into a wetsuit and then enjoying a brief educational and safety talk with one of the seal trainers. During the interaction, guests are swimming freely alongside the seals and are then introduced to their seal friends to receive hugs, kisses, and take part in a fun training session. For more information on the Seal Swim, visit http://miamiseaquarium.com/Attractions-Miami/Seal-Swim.

Miami Seaquarium, a privately owned company, is an accredited member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, an international organization committed to the care and conservation of marine mammals. Accreditation by the Alliance means this facility meets or exceeds all the standards of excellence for marine mammal care, husbandry, conservation and education. For more information, visit http://miamiseaquarium.com/.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. The LLS mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in White Plains, NY, LLS has invested more than $875 million in research targeting leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. LLS has 59 chapters throughout the United States and Canada. For more information, visit http://www.lightthenight.org/sfl/.