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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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Nicole

B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

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Michele

Leukemia Survivor

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Nate

ALL Survivor

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Kamal

Leukemia Survivor

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Lisa

Lymphoma survivor

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Minerva

AML Survivor

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James

Volunteer and survivor

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Lynette

Volunteer

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Deanna

ALL Survivor

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Todd

Volunteer

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Joan

double-hit lymphoma (DHL)

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Jill

Caregiver, family member, advocate, healthcare professional, supporter

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