Caree is
Blood Cancer United

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I was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) in 2021 last year at the age of 21 years old. Over the year everything happened so fast.

Caree

Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.
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Nicole

B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

Headshot of Michele a Leukemia Survivor smiling, wearing a white sweater.

Michele

Leukemia Survivor

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Nate

ALL Survivor

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Kamal

Leukemia Survivor

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Lynette

Volunteer

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Deanna

ALL Survivor

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Todd

Volunteer

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Luke

leukemia

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Jim

ALL Survivor

Audience members gather in a small performance venue as a speaker shares a personal story on stage under purple lighting. The event highlights the power of storytelling, blood cancer awareness, survivorship, and community connection for people affected by blood cancer. People seated in an intimate theater setting watch a performer speak on stage beneath purple and blue lights. The image represents blood cancer storytelling, advocacy, and the sharing of lived experiences that help others feel seen and supported. A storyteller performs before a live audience in a cozy venue illuminated with purple stage lighting. The event showcases personal stories about blood cancer, resilience, and the healing impact of community and shared experiences.

Adam

leukemia

A blood cancer survivor stands at a scenic overlook with a sweeping view of a forested landscape and dramatic clouds overhead. The outdoor portrait highlights resilience, survivorship, and hope within the blood cancer community, emphasizing life beyond diagnosis and the importance of support, awareness, and advocacy for people affected by blood cancer.

Shobha

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Imani

myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)

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