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Christian is
Blood Cancer United

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Christian Macias survived two battles with cancer, the first being in 2010. He was diagnosed with stage 2 Non-Hodgkin Burkitt’s lymphoma (NHL). He fought long and hard. Unfortunately, a few years later in 2017, his cancer came back in a different form. This time he was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). It had spread throughout part of his body, but once again he fought long and hard, and he beat it! Sadly, his cancer came back once again. This time it was harder to find some form of chemo that wouldn’t harm his body. He was diagnosed with stage 3 peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL). This cancer seemed to be the hardest on him. He fought a tough fight. He fought as hard as he could for as long as he could. He had many plans for his family. He was a family man, the life of the party! His smile was just the most beautiful smile. His presence just made everything so much better, but he was like the Grinch at the same time. He lived the way he wanted and did everything he set his mind to. On March 12, 2021, he received his angel wings. He leaves behind his two beautiful daughters, Maria and Pearla, his wife Brenda, his mother and father, Maria and Ricardo, his brother and sisters, Karina, Carlos, Viridiana, and Nancy. To this day, his presence is strong, and we advocate because of him. He taught us to live life without fear and limits. That was Christian to us, or as we called him "chino" because of his tight curly hair. 

Christian

In Memory

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Stephenie  holding a remission sign, HL survivor

Stephenie

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

Heriberto, Burkitt lymphoma (BL) patient, with wife on his wedding day

Heriberto

Burkitt lymphoma (BL)

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Keri

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

Steven, a young white male with dark hair and light mustache and beard wearing sunglasses and life vest over white and black shirt standing on a boat

Steven

non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

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)

Photo of a mature woman standing on a savannah feeding a giraffe out of her hand

Lisa

Lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)/acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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)

A group of cyclists wearing matching purple and white “Team in Training” jerseys ride together during a sunny charity event supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, raising awareness for blood cancer.

Joy

peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL)

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Tate

Burkitt lymphoma (BL)

A person stands on a quiet, snow‑covered woodland path, wearing a dark zip‑up jacket lightly dusted with snowflakes. Bare winter trees surround the trail, creating a still, muted landscape. The cold air and gently falling snow evoke a sense of resilience and reflection—an atmosphere that mirrors the strength often required in a journey with blood cancer.

Tim

non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

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Debra

Family member, volunteer, supporter/donor

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