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We're all about blood cancer.

So people with blood cancer can be about everything else.

We do the most for more people with blood cancer.

The moment they're diagnosed, people with blood cancer become patients. It's the last thing they want to be.

That’s why we’re here—with research, support, and advocacy.

Blood Cancer United is the leading organization for everyone affected by blood cancer. And we have been since 1949.

News and highlights

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July 23, 2026

Meet the 2026 Visionaries of the Year

Learn more about the leaders making an impact nationwide.

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July 1, 2026

Register for Light The Night

Walk with a community lighting the way toward blood cancer cures.

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July 1, 2026

Celebrate this year’s young leaders

Congratulations to the 2026 Student Visionaries of the Year!

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June 18, 2026

Read about a recent milestone for kids

News on a first-of-its-kind intervention for kids with a rare leukemia

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May 15, 2026

See who’s leading the way to cures

Our top Light The Night fundraisers are recognized in Forbes and USA Today!

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May 11, 2026

Help shape a better future

Your gifts helps us advocate for laws that protect patients

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May 22, 2026

Pursue up to $750k in research funding

Examine how health insurance affects access to care. LOIs due 9/10/26.

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February 18, 2026

Check out our shop

Show up and show out in your new Blood Cancer United gear!

Get FREE personalized information and support.

Highly trained oncology professionals with expertise in pediatric and adult blood cancers are available to speak with patients, one-on-one, at absolutely no cost.

Blood cancer information specialists

Connect with oncology social workers and nurses who provide patients and caregivers with accurate disease and treatment information along with access to comprehensive resources and support.

Call Toll Free: +1-800-955-4572 | Live Chat | Email

Clinical trial nurse navigators

Get support from registered nurses with expertise in blood cancers who personally assist patients and caregivers throughout each step of the clinical trial process.

Request Support | Email

Registered dietitians

Speak to a registered dietitian who has expertise in oncology nutrition and provides patients and their caregivers with free nutrition consultations, by phone.

Schedule

Are you a caregiver or healthcare professional?

We have resources for you too!

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Caregiver resources
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Healthcare professional resources
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Join us in our vision to create a world without blood cancer.

Supporting and advocating for patients and their families, funding research for innovative new treatments, bringing together neighbors to support each other and work for a cure—that’s how we became the world’s largest nonprofit health organization dedicated to creating a world without blood cancer.

Learn more about Blood Cancer United

About Us Advocacy Research

It’s all about making an impact.

There are so many ways to get involved. Find your Blood Cancer United community and help us fundraise for a cure.
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Velo Palmetto

Ride a 3-day unforgettable cycling experience in Greenville, SC.

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Team In Training

Move for a mission. Choose your challenge today and join the Team.

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Register for Light The Night

Walk with a community lighting the way toward blood cancer cures.

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Student Visionaries of the Year

High schoolers develop skills in this philanthropic leadership development program.

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Create your own DIY fundraiser

Pick any event, any location, and support Blood Cancer United your way.

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Climb2Cure

Take part in an international, fully-guided mountain climb.

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Visionaries of the Year

Lead your community in raising funds for blood cancer.

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Scenic Shore Bike Tour

Pedal with purpose along Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shore.

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Big Climb

Scale iconic buildings and stadiums to support people with blood cancer.

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story.
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Lauren

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Two people wearing dark jackets and baseball caps sit closely together on public transportation, illuminated by natural sunlight through a window. This candid image highlights the importance of family, caregiving, and support within the blood cancer community, reflecting the personal connections that help individuals and families navigate a blood cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship journey.

Michael

Family member and supporter

Family of five seated together on a sofa in a modern indoor setting. This image represents the role of family support throughout the blood cancer journey, highlighting caregiving, connection, and resilience for people affected by blood cancer, including patients, survivors, and their loved ones.

Rode

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Vintage black-and-white family photograph showing two people seated together on a couch in a home setting with patterned wallpaper and framed artwork in the background. This historical image accompanies a blood cancer story and reflects family support, personal history, and the experiences of loved ones affected by blood cancer across generations.

Lori

Family member, healthcare professional

Person seated in a medical exam room during a healthcare appointment, with blood pressure monitoring equipment visible in the background. This image represents the blood cancer journey, highlighting ongoing medical care, treatment monitoring, survivorship, and the importance of regular healthcare visits for people affected by blood cancer.

Johansa

multiple myeloma (MM)

Portrait of a young blood cancer survivor wearing a light blue collared shirt outdoors, with green trees and grass softly blurred in the background. The close-up image highlights a milestone moment in a blood cancer journey and reflects the importance of hope, support, and survivorship within the blood cancer community.

Palmer

Burkitt lymphoma (BL)

Two members of the blood cancer community stand side by side indoors in a healthcare setting. One person wears a yellow T-shirt over a long-sleeve shirt, while the other wears a blue top with a dark cardigan and an ID badge. Medical equipment and a wall-mounted screen are visible in the background, reflecting the importance of support, advocacy, and connection throughout the blood cancer journey.

Judy

acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL)

Person stands in a hospital room beside an IV pole, wearing a red tank top, shorts, and hospital wristbands. Medical equipment, a hospital bed, and an infusion chair are visible in the background. The image highlights a moment during blood cancer treatment and reflects resilience, determination, and hope throughout the blood cancer journey.

Anthony

lymphoma

Portrait of a childhood blood cancer survivor standing against a decorative white wall, wearing a light sweater and pants. The image highlights pediatric blood cancer survivorship, resilience, hope, and life beyond leukemia, lymphoma, or other blood cancer treatment.

Oakley

B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL)

Blood cancer survivor wearing a blue event T-shirt and participant bib at a cancer awareness fundraiser. The image highlights blood cancer survivorship, community support, advocacy, and fundraising efforts that help advance research and support for people affected by leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

Jan

stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

Portrait of a blood cancer survivor wearing glasses and looking toward the camera. This image represents blood cancer survivorship, patient advocacy, lymphoma and leukemia awareness, and the strength of the blood cancer community.

Julie

IgG lambda multiple myeloma ISS-R

Person sitting in a hospital bed during blood cancer treatment, holding a medical collection bag while connected to clinical monitoring equipment. The image highlights blood cancer survivorship, stem cell transplant care, patient resilience, and advances in treatment for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

Haley

multiple myeloma (MM)

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