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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

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.
Two children stand together on a wooden bridge at a theme park, wearing colorful character-themed outfits and mouse ear headbands, with a large green topiary figure and water feature in the background—highlighting childhood joy, family moments, and hope within the blood cancer community and pediatric blood cancer awareness.

Riley

Family member and caregiver

Close-up selfie of an individual wearing glasses and a “I rang the gong” shirt from MD Anderson Cancer Center, highlighting a significant milestone in treatment—symbolizing hope, resilience, and survivorship within the blood cancer community and awareness of cancer treatment completion.

Kim

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

Close-up outdoor portrait of a blood cancer survivor with a shaved head, wearing a blue sleeveless top and standing in front of a garden backdrop. The image highlights blood cancer survivorship, resilience during treatment, and hope for individuals affected by leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

Dannie

nodular sclerosis classic Hodgkin lymphoma (NSHL)

Group of four people wearing matching "Warriors" shirts with green awareness ribbons, sitting together in a living room and holding up fingers to represent a milestone related to blood cancer survivorship. The image highlights family support, lymphoma awareness, and the strength of the blood cancer community.

Geoff

Burkitt lymphoma (BL)

Photo of Jan, Lymphoma survivor

Jan

Lymphoma

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

Woman with glasses looking into camera

Chrissy

B-cell follicular lymphoma (FL)

Copilot said: Family of four stands together on an outdoor deck overlooking a city skyline and water, wearing matching advocacy shirts including “Dear Jack Foundation” and “I wear purple for my dad,” highlighting awareness, support, and community connection in the blood cancer community.

Lyndsey

Family member, caregiver, advocate

Copilot said: Three people stand together at an indoor event in formal attire, including one wearing a “Candidate” sash, with colorful textile art in the background—highlighting community, advocacy, and connection within the blood cancer community.

Jenna

nodular sclerosing Hodgkin lymphoma (NSHL)

Copilot said: Close-up selfie of an older adult wearing glasses and a navy shirt with an “I Voted” sticker, seated in a car, highlighting everyday resilience and community engagement within the blood cancer community and survivorship journey.

Fred

non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

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