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Eliza Cate is
Blood Cancer United

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Our daughter Eliza Cate (nickname is Pickle) was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at the young age of three. She's currently in remission and will celebrate five years of being cancer-free in March 2025. She has been an inspiration to so many, and now we have shifted to supporting other families here in Charleston, South Carolina, through our very own local non-profit called Pickle's People. Our three pillars are Awareness, Advocacy, and Assistance. We stand with families who are just hearing the words, "Your child has cancer," and we will continue to support however we can until there are no families who have to go through what we went through.

Eliza Cate

acute lymphoblastic 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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Kelly

Family member and caregiver

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Thomas

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Angie

Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL)

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Joan

Family member and supporter

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Lawrence

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Myles

acute lymphoblastic T-cell leukemia (ALL)

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Savannah

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL)

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Lauren

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Kassandra

ALL Survivor

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Audrey

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Sofia

pre-B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (pre-B-ALL)

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Karissa

Family member, caregiver, advocate

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