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Harry is
Blood Cancer United

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My dad was diagnosed with both Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) when I was 10 years old. Thankfully, he’s now been cancer-free for years, but watching him go through that experience at such a young age had a lasting impact on me. Ever since then, I’ve wanted to find a meaningful way to honor him and give back to a cause that is deeply personal to me.

Having the opportunity to be part of something bigger than myself is something I do not take for granted. This opportunity feels especially meaningful because of the personal connection behind it and the people involved. I’ve been close with my friend Brian for years, and over time, we’ve spoken a lot about ways to make an impact beyond our day-to-day careers. The timing and alignment of this opportunity felt natural, and it means a great deal to be able to support a mission that resonates so personally with me while doing it alongside people I genuinely respect and care about.

More than anything, this is about honoring my dad’s journey, recognizing how fortunate our family has been, and hopefully contributing in some small way to helping other families facing similar battles.

Harry

Family member, supporter, donor

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Marty

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Riley

Family member and caregiver

Portrait of a blood cancer survivor with short hair seated in a vehicle and looking toward the camera. This image represents blood cancer awareness, survivorship, patient advocacy, recovery after treatment, and hope for people living with leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers.

Mazie

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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Laurence

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Elaine

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Young blood cancer survivor wearing a white "Survivor" T-shirt and standing barefoot on a wooden fence in a grassy outdoor setting. The image highlights childhood blood cancer survivorship, resilience, hope, and life after leukemia, lymphoma, or other blood cancer treatment.

Karissa

Family member, caregiver, advocate

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Kendra

Friend and advocate

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Oakley

B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL)

Blood cancer survivor wearing a blue event T-shirt and participant bib at a cancer awareness fundraiser. The image highlights blood cancer survivorship, community support, advocacy, and fundraising efforts that help advance research and support for people affected by leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

Jan

stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

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Ashley

Family member and supporter

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Kim

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

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Katelyn

Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL)

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