At first glance it appears to be an article. It has the headline, content and a generous size picture of Ms. Rossi, but is categorized under blog and there is no mention of an author.

Addressing Rumors Regarding
the Jeff Beitzel Memorial Fund

After speaking with LLS today they have responded apologizing for the miscommunication [sic] with this statement:

“In conversations that took place last year between Gretchen Rossi and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) there was a miscommunication [sic] concerning the establishment of a Jeff Beitzel Memorial Fund. A fund has not been set up by LLS and we apologize for any embarrassment this may have caused Miss Rossi. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will work with Miss Rossi to identify a researcher who will be named in Jeff Beitzel’s memory. The funds previously raised and any additional funds, such as those that may be forthcoming from the sale of Miss Rossi’s song on iTunes, will be used to help support the LLS mission. LLS appreciates the effort put forth by Miss Rossi.”

Not to nitpick, but who spoke to LLS and who from LLS responded with the statement? I guess it may be somewhat irrelevant in most cases, but under the circumstances it almost seems a little too vague? Anyways, I do hope all it has been resolved!
There is still no mention of The Jeff Beitzel Foundation, which I don’t think was a part, or within LLS…because she has stated on a few occasions, proceeds will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and The Jeff Beitzel Foundation. I think a little explanation /clarification could go a long ways…

On a sappy side note: As a mother of a child who is now a cancer survivor, and a daughter of a cancer survivor, it’s because of the efforts of organizations like LLS, The American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation and many others that helped make that possible. They can always use our support.