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Brian is
Blood Cancer United

Dixie and his family, National Volunteer Week family caregivers

Our family has once again joined the fight to beat leukemia and lymphoma together with the support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). I am a cancer survivor who comes from a family that, for three generations, has had eight family members with solid tumors or blood cancers. We understand cancer; we will never give up the fight. 

Some 22 years ago, my dear wife and best friend ever in life died from leukemia, despite a valiant six-year battle. Our son was only a child. Now, our son, my beloved 24-year-old boy, is bravely fighting for his life, diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). 

Once again, our entire family, with his big sister, friends, and colleagues, have joined together to fight blood cancer and fundraise for LLS.

As caregivers, we have been supported and comforted by LLS’ weekly chats with other caregivers. This incredible support resource has been our flower in the sun, getting love and support from those who have been there, too, and can join together to help others in need. I so appreciate LLS.

As a 25-year medical healthcare professional and a loving father fighting for his beloved son's welfare, I want to help. Please help me "give back" to those in need respectfully and with gratitude.

Brian

Caregiver and volunteer

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Copilot said: Person stands outdoors holding an illuminated lantern at a Light The Night event, with a large screen in the background showing participants raising lights and the message “Thank you for bringing light to the darkness of cancer,” highlighting advocacy, community support, and awareness in the blood cancer community.

Natalia

splenic marginal zone non-Hodgkin lymphoma (MZL)

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Zeke

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL)

Lila wearing warm clothes-standing in front of a 'top of Mt. Kilimanjaro' sign with arms raised

Lila

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Snapshot of Ashley wearing black jacket with Find the Cure printed, a cancer survivor

Ashley

chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)

Snapshot of Zachariah holding flowers, a cancer survivor

Zach

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

A person is seated in a medical treatment chair with an IV line connected to the arm. The individual is wearing a tie-dye sweatshirt and has a blue protective sheet draped over the lap. A patterned blanket covers part of the legs, and a white disposable cup is placed on a small tray nearby. In the background, there is medical equipment including an infusion pump with digital displays, tubing, and a yellow biohazard container. The setting appears to be a clinical or hospital environment.

Natalie

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

Rachel in hospital with head wrap holding "It's my last day of chemo" sign

Rachel

lymphoma

Rebecca young adult in hospital chair holding shirt "Fighting Together With You"

Rebecca

blood cancer

Richard in a chair outside with a Corona smiling in a blue hooded jacket

Richard

In memory

JJ standing among leaves gazing into the distance

J.J.

Volunteer

Brianna, close up and smiling, young adult survivor of childhood cancer

Brianna

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Henry Jr

leukemia

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