Acosta is
Blood Cancer United

Close up of a man and woman smiling while she holds a white LTN lantern.

In 1992 my son was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 3 and after 3 yrs of chemotherapy he’s finally cured.

In 2009 I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma stage 4. I underwent 3 years of chemotherapy and today I’m in remission!

As mother and son survivors, we have been walking and part taking in as many events as we can, he’s my inspiration! We will walk again this year together once again!

Acosta

Survivors

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.
Headshot of Michele a Leukemia Survivor smiling, wearing a white sweater.

Michele

Leukemia Survivor

Smiling man with hooded jacket

Kamal

Leukemia Survivor

Lisa and a man standing in a football stadium holding white, yellow and red Light The Night lanterns

Lisa

Lymphoma survivor

James, volunteer and survivor, pictured with group of friends

James

Volunteer and survivor

lynette-m-1_dam_file_19991.jpeg

Lynette

Volunteer

deanna-w_0_dam_file_20671.jpg

Deanna

ALL Survivor

Headshot of Todd wearing suit and tie, a cancer survivor

Todd

Volunteer

A shirtless runner wearing black shorts and a race bib strides forward on a city street during a race event. Other runners and bright murals appear in the background, creating an energetic atmosphere. The image could accompany a story or campaign supporting blood cancer awareness, highlighting strength, resilience, and community involvement.

Luke

leukemia

A blood cancer patient stands with friends at an outdoor Blood Cancer United event, wearing colorful leis and holding heart-shaped signs while posing together in front of a branded backdrop, creating a celebratory and supportive atmosphere.

Carlos

non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

Portrait of a blood cancer survivor wearing glasses and a checkered button-down shirt while seated indoors against a neutral background. The image highlights resilience, advocacy, and the experiences of individuals living with or recovering from blood cancer.

Robert

non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

Alec standing in front of LightThe Night signage in a park at a Light The Night event. Alec is wearing a blue shirt with the words, "Survivor, Light The Night" printed on it and holding a white Light The Night survivor lantern.

Alec

Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL)

Audience members gather in a small performance venue as a speaker shares a personal story on stage under purple lighting. The event highlights the power of storytelling, blood cancer awareness, survivorship, and community connection for people affected by blood cancer. People seated in an intimate theater setting watch a performer speak on stage beneath purple and blue lights. The image represents blood cancer storytelling, advocacy, and the sharing of lived experiences that help others feel seen and supported. A storyteller performs before a live audience in a cozy venue illuminated with purple stage lighting. The event showcases personal stories about blood cancer, resilience, and the healing impact of community and shared experiences.

Adam

leukemia

Share your story

See all stories

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is now Blood Cancer United. Learn more.