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Alexandra is
Blood Cancer United

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Blood cancer has touched my life in ways both close and profound. I have seen the emotional, physical, and mental toll it takes not only on those diagnosed but also on their families, friends, and entire support systems. Watching loved ones navigate fear, uncertainty, long treatments, and the constant hope for good news has shown me just how life-altering this disease can be. In addition, a teacher who has deeply impacted my life shared her own personal battle with cancer. Hearing her story, her strength, resilience, and determination opened my eyes to the reality that cancer does not discriminate and that survival is made possible through research, access to care, and support. She is the one who introduced me to this incredible opportunity, and her courage is a major reason I chose to get involved. I am participating as an advocate and fundraiser because I believe no one should have to face blood cancer without hope. By raising awareness and funds for research, we can help develop new treatments and cures so that more people are alive today and for generations to come. This cause is deeply personal to me, and I am honored to support Blood Cancer United in making a real and lasting impact.

Alexandra

Advocate and fundraiser

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Siri

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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Jeff

diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)

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Natalia

splenic marginal zone non-Hodgkin lymphoma (MZL)

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Zeke

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL)

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Lila

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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Ashley

chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)

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Zach

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

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Natalie

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

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Rachel

lymphoma

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Rebecca

blood cancer

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Richard

In memory

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J.J.

Volunteer

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