Nick McIlwain Shares His Special Connection With Big Climb Philly
Nick McIlwain of The Preston and Steve Show was on the show to talk about The Big Climb Philly which is happening, on Saturday, May 11th at The Linc! Lincoln Financial Field, home of The Philadelphia Eagles.
Why Nick McIlwain Has A Special Connection WIth Big Climb Philly
Nick shared the story of his nephew Luke, and how The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society helped them.
Luke McIlwain was diagnosed with pre-B ALL Leukemia in 2017 and ended treatment in November 2020. Luke, along with his parents Jenny and Adam, his younger brother, Tommy, and his sister, Janie, and his Uncle Nick (from WMMR’s Preston & Steve Show) together form Team Luke. Luke is now 2 1/2 years chemo-free and is a hero and inspiration!
What Is Big Climb Philly
By signing up you will climb the steps of Lincoln Financial Field to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Registration for Big Climb Philly is $50. Your registration fee guarantees you a bib to track your time and a medal to celebrate conquering your climb! Beyond the registration fee, participants are encouraged to fundraise for LLS’s mission as they climb, conquer, and cure.
Your participation and contributions will make a difference in funding therapies and treatments to save lives.
Most of the money raised is put back into the community locally to make sure the medical community can continue to do research and the families going through what they are, have the resources necessary.
How To Participate
This link will connect you to join Team Luke to climb, volunteer, or even donate. Every dollar matters.