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Bethaney is
Blood Cancer United

Snapshot of Bethaney, ringing the bell, a cancer survivor

My name is Bethaney Jones and I am a Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor. I was diagnosed in April 2018 after a routine check up for a cough that lasted for months.

After my diagnosis, I was unable to complete the school year with my awesome third graders. I endured six months of chemotherapy and I was able to ring the bell on October 12, one day after my 28th birthday.

Almost a year later, I am getting ready to end a beautiful year with my amazing fourth graders which happen to be some of the students that I had to leave last year. I am blessed to be here and enjoying every day with a new perspective. God is truly great!

Bethaney

Lymphoma Survivor

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Stephenie  holding a remission sign, HL survivor

Stephenie

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

Outdoor event scene featuring a large illuminated inflatable sign that spells “FIGHT” in white letters with blue and pink lighting accents. The sign is placed on green grass under a large tree, with a few people seated behind it at a table. In the foreground, a person is wearing a teal shirt with a name tag and holding a white paper lantern. Decorative headbands with colorful tinsel are visible, and the background includes a palm tree, fencing, and a clear evening sky.

Keri

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

Gianna, Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) patient and advocate, pictured with other supporters

Gianna

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

A person holds a lantern reading “Blood Cancer United Light The Night” during an outdoor awareness event, representing blood cancer awareness and community support.

Olivia

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

Smiling person with short hair and glasses photographed against a light background, expressing warmth, resilience, and hope while representing the blood cancer community.

Danyele

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

Roberto inside sitting in an actor's chair for Black Lighting smiling

Roberto

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

A person with long, flowing dark hair wears a warm, textured rust‑colored turtleneck sweater and gold hoop earrings. The image is presented as part of a story about living with blood cancer—capturing a moment meant to symbolize resilience, strength, and the quiet determination behind a difficult diagnosis.

Mya

stage 2a bulk Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

A large group of family and friends gather closely together under a covered outdoor patio, surrounded by warm evening light and hanging flower baskets. Music equipment and microphones sit nearby, hinting at a heartfelt event. In the center, loved ones stand united in support, strength, and hope—showing deep love and solidarity for someone in their circle whose life has been touched by blood cancer.

Vincent

Family member and supporter

young adult patient lymphoma standing with IV pole in front of a mirror selfie

Nikki

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

A person with dark, curly hair sits indoors wearing a soft beige sweater, framed by warm lighting and a colorful floral painting on the wall behind them. The gentle, cozy setting conveys a sense of calm and quiet reflection, echoing the strength, resilience, and hope carried by those whose lives have been touched by blood cancer.

Julia

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

A golfer in a white long‑sleeve shirt and gray shorts swings a club on a lush green course with rolling fairways and distant lodge-style buildings under a cloudy sky. The scene is calm and scenic, suitable for use in awareness materials about living actively with or after blood cancer.

David

nodular sclerosis classic Hodgkin lymphoma (NSCHL)

smiling man in blue shirt

Spencer

Hodgkin lymphoma

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