Skip to main content

Alexandra is
Blood Cancer United

A volunteer standing in the center of a wide, stone-paved city street at sunset, wearing casual attire, with buildings, trees, and bicycles lining the street and a calm urban environment stretching into the distance.

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

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.
Nicole standing outside holding a large Team Nicole Light the Night banner with 2 friends, smiling

Nicole

B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

Headshot of Michele a Leukemia Survivor

Michele

Leukemia Survivor

Photo collage Nate in treatment, on IVs bald, in bed, then Nate standing tall and looking healthy

Nate

ALL 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

Image of Minerva, an AML Survivor

Minerva

AML 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 visitor standing near the Colosseum in Rome smiles in the sunlight, wearing glasses and a beige patterned top with a black shoulder strap. The ancient stone arches rise behind them against a clear blue sky, capturing a travel moment while raising awareness for blood cancer through inclusive, human‑centered storytelling.

Joan

double-hit lymphoma (DHL)

Smiling person wearing a race medal stands beside a Team In Training sign, expressing pride, determination, and accomplishment while supporting blood cancer research, awareness, and community fundraising.

Jill

Caregiver, family member, advocate, healthcare professional, supporter

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