Triangle Fraternity's RIT Chapter has been raising money to help one of our friend's mother, Shelley Hannah, who has been diagnosed with LAMs disease. When she was was diagnosed with lymphangioleiomyomatosis , or LAM’s disease. In summary, LAM’s disease is a rare lung disease which almost exclusively affects women during their child bearing years. There is currently no cure for the disease, but, patients are given the choice if getting a lung transplant to help prolong their life.  Shelly opted for the lung transplant and was put on the list on September 29th, 2008. She was fortunate enough to receive the transplant this past fall.  The problem is that not everything that she needs for the transplant is covered by insurance.

Shelley Hannah was diagnosed 10 years ago with lymphangioleiomyomatosis, otherwise known as LAMs Disease.  The disease affects middle aged women where normal lung tissue is destroyed and replace it with cysts. As a result, air cannot move freely in and out of the lungs, and the lungs cannot supply enough oxygen to the body's other organs. A few months ago Shelley was sent to the hospital to receive a double lung transplant in a final attempt to save her life.  The Brothers of Triangle received word of Ms.