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Chris is
Blood Cancer United

Smiling person with a shaved head wearing a green sweater outdoors, hands raised to their face, expressing joy, courage, and resilience while raising awareness and hope for blood cancer support and community.

I'm sharing the story of my younger sister, Faith. Her senior year of high school was off to a great start! She was Senior Class President, crowned Homecoming Queen, and was eagerly applying to many colleges around the country. However, she had been plagued by intermittent fevers, terrible knee pain, and fatigue. On November 11, 2020, after visiting a plethora of specialists, she received the devastating diagnosis that she had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

She was immediately admitted to the Aflac Cancer Center at Egleston to begin a two and a half year protocol of treatment. For the first 10 months, she went to Aflac at least once a week for chemotherapy. On September 15, 2021, the day before leaving for the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB), she finished her frontline treatment and began maintenance.

Faith completed her chemotherapy treatment on March 3, 2023. She is a recent graduate of UCSB and is currently attending the University of Southern California Dental School. She is a fighter, warrior, and enthusiastic ball of energy!

Chris

Family member and supporter

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.
Family visiting a loved one during blood cancer treatment in a hospital room. A patient rests in a hospital bed surrounded by family members wearing protective masks, with medical equipment visible nearby. This powerful image highlights the impact of blood cancer on families, the importance of caregiver support, and the realities of leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancer treatments during hospitalization.

Brandon

Family member and supporter

Alec wearing a blue shirt with survivor printed on it, a cancer survivor

Alec

Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL)

Snapshot of Anna in her graduation gown, a cancer survivor

Anna

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

in memory Young child sitting outdoors and looking toward the camera while being held by an adult. The child is wearing a light-colored outfit and a large white bow headband. This photo supports a pediatric blood cancer story, highlighting childhood blood cancer awareness, family support, and the experiences of children affected by leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers.

Maria

Family member, caregiver, supporter

Close-up portrait of a blood cancer patient lying in a hospital bed wearing a patterned hospital gown. The patient has a shaved head, likely related to cancer treatment, and looks directly at the camera. Medical bedding and a hospital setting are visible in the background, illustrating the realities of blood cancer treatment, hospitalization, and survivorship.

Alana

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Family participating in a Blood Cancer United Light The Night event, holding red illuminated lanterns and posing together outdoors at sunset. Adults and children wear Blood Cancer United shirts, highlighting support for people affected by blood cancer, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma, while raising awareness and building community around blood cancer research and patient support.

Adam

mantle cell lymphoma (MCL)

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

Portrait of a blood cancer survivor wearing glasses and a checkered button-down shirt while seated indoors against a neutral background. The image highlights resilience, advocacy, and the experiences of individuals living with or recovering from blood cancer.

Robert

non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

Two people pose together at a formal gala in front of a step-and-repeat backdrop featuring The Driskell Prize and HIGH logos. One person wears a light blue floor-length gown and holds a silver clutch, while the other wears a black tuxedo. The image highlights community leadership, philanthropy, and support for important causes, including blood cancer awareness and advocacy initiatives.

Yvonne

multiple myeloma (MM)

Adult wearing sunglasses and a white polo shirt holds a small child dressed in pink at an outdoor gathering. The photograph represents the importance of family connections and support throughout the blood cancer experience.

Lily

Family member and supporter

Two people standing closely together outdoors in a residential setting with bare trees and a wind chime in the background. The photograph represents blood cancer awareness, caregiver support, and the role of loved ones during treatment and recovery.

Nichole

Family member and supporter

Portrait of a young person smiling toward the camera while seated indoors. The image reflects strength, hope, and life beyond a blood cancer diagnosis, highlighting the impact of blood cancer support and advocacy.

Lauryn

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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