While the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societys Light the Night event lit up Tucson this week, one Green Valley man is turning up the heat in his kitchen to raise money for the cause.

At the Canoa Hills Recreation Center this Sunday, October 26th, residents will gather for an Italian dinner fundraiser benefiting Blood Cancer United, formerly known as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The event is organized by Green Valley residents Mike and Laurel Caprio, whose passion for cooking is matched only by their passion for the cause.

For the Caprios, the mission is deeply personal.

My wifes mom passed away from leukemia when my wife was only 14, Caprio said.

Now in its 15th year, the Caprios dinner has become a local tradition. The team prepares the entire meal themselves, featuring homemade Ital

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