UPDATE. LOL: Laugh Out LAM! At The Second City, May 3, 2012 not only in Canada, eh? A MESSAGE FROM CATHERINE LAWRENCE

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Catherine Lawrence, Green Eggs and LAM Founder and LAM patient.

I never imagined I would turn a page that would present LAM into my world, a daunting new chapter and frankly I hadn t written that in the prologue.

All of you are etched into the pages in my book, and words cannot express the gratitude I feel for your support, confidence and most of all the laughter we have shared.

1 LOL: Laugh Out LAM! At The Second City, May 3, 2012 not only in Canada, eh? UPDATE 2012 A MESSAGE FROM CATHERINE LAWRENCE Brilliant Star of the Night and National Treasure Caroline Rhea. Global News Anchor and LOL Co-Chair Leslie Roberts. Catherine Lawrence, Green Eggs and LAM Founder and LAM patient. If I think of my life as a book, I ve turned over 53 pages each one filled with remarkable family and friends, wonderful places and experiences. I never imagined I would turn a page that would present LAM into my world, a daunting new chapter and frankly I hadn t written that in the prologue. But this challenge has been extraordinary, not simply because we learn so much through all of our personal adversities, but more because it illuminates the tremendous love around us. All of you are etched into the pages in my book, and words cannot express the gratitude I feel for your support, confidence and most of all the laughter we have shared. LOL Co-Chair Theresa Mersky and the Volunteer LOL Team! augh Out LAM L On May 3, 2012, our LOL: Laugh Out LAM! event at The Second City truly painted Toronto 50 shades of Orange. From the orange lights beaming atop of the CN Tower, (thank you John Tory and Leslie Roberts), to our fabulous orange carpet, exclusive orange inspired LOL cocktail and orange clad guests adding panache and joyfulness to our already, laughter charged evening. LOL CFO Barbara Hackett and her wonderful kids, Dr. Susan Tory and Lamb George Tory.

Volunteer Andy Kilmer signing VP Shaftesbury Films, Scott Garvie into LOL event.

The formidable Cheryl and Rob McEwen with the fabulous Marlene Delzotto.

their impossibly busy lives, donated endless hours of their time to make this

The volunteers, the talented comedians, Sponsors and to you our patrons, who

2 Volunteer Andy Kilmer signing VP Shaftesbury Films, Scott Garvie into LOL event. Orange you glad The Second City Bar welcomed our Nice Pair! The formidable Cheryl and Rob McEwen with the fabulous Marlene Delzotto. To the tireless, selfless and impenetrable LOL committee, who in the midst of their impossibly busy lives, donated endless hours of their time to make this event such a huge success, thank ewe. The volunteers, the talented comedians, Sponsors and to you our patrons, who graced our orange carpet with such panache, thank ewe, thank ewe, thank ewe truly from the bottom of our lungs. Our very own Rock Star and Lead Scientist Dr. Bill Stanford and LAM patient Dr. Marsha Cohen. Catherine's parents, Jean and Bill Lawrence of Brampton who have literally been there since the beginning! Very few burdens are heavy if everyone lifts. SY Wise John McLeish, Catherine Lawrence and Tom Strezos from our amazing event sponsor Deloitte, having a laugh.

will be filled with exciting and remarkable news for all patients with LAM and all of

3 Let s have a group laugh! Because of you and our team of dedicated scientists, we know that the next chapter will be filled with exciting and remarkable news for all patients with LAM and all of you have contributed so much to making this a potential best seller! Laughter is the currency of Hope. Victor Frankl Would the real guys who arranged the CN Tower to shine Orange on May 3, 2012 please be in this photograph! John Tory and Leslie Roberts, the amazing guys who were responsible for 'turning' the CN Tower Orange that night. Life is too important to be taken seriously. Oscar Wilde Nadia Chapin. LOL Team Member Craig Jarvis and his son Noah Jarvis. I gotta hand it to you!

LOL s Unstoppable Co-Chair Theresa Mersky and her own stand up routine

There s nothing like a comic who laughs at her own jokes!

Rhea who not only brought her unprecedented humour (i.e. looking at the

) but also masterfully created a night none of us will ever forget.

off the LOL show with a funny and clever tribute to our very generous Sponsors.

4 LOL s Unstoppable Co-Chair Theresa Mersky and her own stand up routine honouring our generous sponsors. There s nothing like a comic who laughs at her own jokes! It s a good thing LOL s Co-Chair Leslie Roberts thinks Catherine s joke is funny too! Exceeding all expectations was our multi-talented, celebrity host Caroline Rhea who not only brought her unprecedented humour (i.e. looking at the audience it would be a perfect night to rob houses in Rosedale and Forest Hill ) but also masterfully created a night none of us will ever forget. Laugh Out LAM committee Co-Chairs, Theresa Mersky and Leslie Roberts kicked off the LOL show with a funny and clever tribute to our very generous Sponsors. LOL Team Member, RBC s Jennifer Tory, Alannah Campbell and husband John Kearns. Caroline Rhea, the Funniest Woman on the Planet. Mark and Dr. Sue Groesbeck. LOL Team Member Joanne Mealia and 50 dollars if you can guess who s behind the program.

very clever David Merry, hilarious Rebecca

the brilliant Second City troupe, and our own

Catherine has her own unique sense of humour.

Cupcake aka Jerome Morse, Catherine s husband,

laugh, everyone who attended our first annual

Caroline and Catherine I do like Green Eggs,

5 Belly Laughing! The line up of comedians was incredible the very clever David Merry, hilarious Rebecca Kohler, wonderfully funny man Arthur Simeon, the brilliant Second City troupe, and our own Catherine Lawrence whose special brand of humour motivated the Laugh Out LAM! theme for the party and event. Catherine has her own unique sense of humour. Science and Humour, a winning combination! Cupcake aka Jerome Morse, Catherine s husband, Hero and greatest support. The joy in the room was palpable. From the first chortle to the very last belly laugh, everyone who attended our first annual LOL event had a fabulous night. Caroline and Catherine I do like Green Eggs, not LAM. The Very Clever and Very Funny David Merry. Hilarious Rebecca Kohler. Wonderfully Funny Man Arthur Simeon. Members of the exceptionally talented Second City Troupe.

The Live Auction, with LOL auctioneer and committee member Bethann

participation and unwavering determination.

bidders went home with fabulous vacation packages.

Not only did we Laugh Out LAM in Toronto, people worldwide were

Sierra Leone, London, Montreal, Boston and San Francisco all joined

The Epstein Clan Group Laugh. as International LOL: Laugh Out LAM Day.

6 The Live Auction, with LOL auctioneer and committee member Bethann Colle was heightened by Caroline s hilarious and unexpected participation and unwavering determination. The outcome well surpassed our expectations and our successful bidders went home with fabulous vacation packages. Brilliant Auctioneer and LOL Team Member Bethann Colle. Not only did we Laugh Out LAM in Toronto, people worldwide were laughing with us. Sierra Leone, London, Montreal, Boston and San Francisco all joined in creating May 3 Joannah Lawson and Bonnie Levy. The Epstein Clan Group Laugh. as International LOL: Laugh Out LAM Day. Connecting people around the world through laughter in support of LAM was extraordinary. Look down, don't make eye contact, Caroline is on a mission! Many people around the world all laughed on May 3 in support of LAM.

Martha Fell, Vicky Bacardi, Annabelle Fell and Catherine Lawrence.

The After Party and Silent Auction at Cube was the perfect way to

The event raised over $500,000 and we are so proud that 100% of

Our very special relationship with the McEwen Centre and the team

Bill Stanford give us the confidence to keep focused on our

7 Martha Fell, Vicky Bacardi, Annabelle Fell and Catherine Lawrence. The After Party at Cube LOhL, What a Night! The After Party and Silent Auction at Cube was the perfect way to end the evening. The event raised over $500,000 and we are so proud that 100% of every dollar goes directly to LAM ips stem cell research. Our very special relationship with the McEwen Centre and the team of extraordinary scientists led by Dr. Bill Stanford give us the confidence to keep focused on our ultimate goal a cure and treatment for LAM. Caroline and Leslie talk a little celebrity shop! Some gorgeous smiles heating up the after party! A group of LOL supporters sitting on the banana couch!

THANK EWE TO ALL OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS! Right and Left Brains joined at the hip! Maritza Rice, Jerome Morse, beloved Lois Rice, Catherine Lawrence and Dave Rice.

We are confident it will happen and we are laughing all the way to the LOL bank with such confidence. Our collateral is Bill Stanford and his amazing team and all the great minds around the world.

illness. Thank ewe, thank ewe, thank ewe and please keep May 9, 2013 open for our second annual LOL: Laugh Out LAM! event at The Second City!

8 THANK EWE TO ALL OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS! Right and Left Brains joined at the hip! Maritza Rice, Jerome Morse, beloved Lois Rice, Catherine Lawrence and Dave Rice. Samantha Woolley, Tom Strezos, Jillian Woolley and Marilyn Trentos. All of our sponsors, patrons and donors play a direct part in helping us move toward a cure. We are confident it will happen and we are laughing all the way to the LOL bank with such confidence. Our collateral is Bill Stanford and his amazing team and all the great minds around the world. It is because of your generosity and support they can dedicate their time and genius to finding a cure for this little known disease that will significantly impact other lung related disease and illness. Thank ewe, thank ewe, thank ewe and please keep May 9, 2013 open for our second annual LOL: Laugh Out LAM! event at The Second City!!! FRIENDS OF GREEN EGGS AND LAM MAJOR GIFT Jerome Morse Theresa & Seth Mersky GOLD Barbara Hackett & John Tory Lois Rice Rob & Cheryl McEwen Marlene & Elvio Delzotto SILVER Jennifer Tory Judy & Craig Jarvis Jean & Bill Lawrence Steve & Jane Chisholm Peter & Allison Menkes Robin & Harold Perry Gloria & Seymour Epstein John & Mary Barnett Irene & Greg Aziz Jim & Christie Nicol LOL TEAM Co-Chairs Theresa Mersky and Leslie Roberts Committee Members Nick Charleton Jane Brough Chisholm Bethann Colle Phyllis Ellis Barbara Hackett Craig Jarvis Judy Jarvis Claire Kilmer David Lawrence Eva Lim Susan Magee Joanne Mealia Robin Perry Jennifer Tory Christopher Tory

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