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Joe is
Blood Cancer United

Young boy holding up a sign that says Together We Will Win

My son Joe was 5 years old when he was diagnosed with T-cell leukemia just three days after the birth of his brother Cole – Joe was admitted to the ICU, and on Sunday, the next day, they did a spinal tap and a bone marrow biopsy. At midnight that night, he started his chemotherapy treatments.

In the first 30 days, his bone marrow had cleared to zero, and he was technically designated as a “low risk rapid responder.” All things being equal, he has done a phenomenal job through this.

He is in long-term maintenance and he finished his treatment on December 13, 2014.

I plugged into The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) almost immediately, and they hooked me up with someone else who had been through a similar experience through their First Connection program. I just feel like what LLS does-- pooling funds from all of their campaigns -- propels research forward more quickly and efficiently, and with exponential returns. I want to be a part of that to the greatest extent possible!

Joe

Leukemia Survivor

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five-year-old leukemia survivor, Vera Padilla of Sacramento, CA

Monica

Family member, caregiver, advocate

Nevaeh age 2 standing outside in a lacy white summer dress, cowbow boots and hat, and a huge smile

Nevaeh

acute myeloid leukemia (AML+MLLr)

Reese, pediatric blood cancer survivor, with white Light The Night lantern, standing outside

Reese

juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML)

Portrait of a child standing in a grassy field surrounded by wildflowers and greenery, wearing a navy button-down shirt. The image represents hope, resilience, and childhood blood cancer awareness, highlighting the experiences of young blood cancer patients, survivors, and families while emphasizing the importance of research, support, and community.

Henry

B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL)

Jarvis, Pre B acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patient

Jarvis

Pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Savanna and Asher, pediatric blood cancer patient, holding a sign "Asher is a perfect match"

Savanna

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

Rachel, pediatric blood cancer as an adult at the same stem cell transplant unti they were treated

Rachel

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Two men with arms around each others shoulders

Kabir

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Liam smiling-sitting on a hospital bed in a diaper-chemo port taped to his chest-bald from treatment

Liam

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Headshot of Isabelle - a young woman with blond hair and blue eyes

Isabelle

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

A blood cancer patient sitting outdoors in a red chair, holding a young child on their lap while relaxing in a grassy, sunlit setting, with trees and a peaceful backyard environment in the background.

Clare

peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL)

A young child stands indoors on a hardwood floor wearing a lavender dress, colorful socks, and a pink head wrap. The portrait highlights a moment of confidence and individuality during a blood cancer experience, capturing the resilience of children and families navigating treatment, recovery, and survivorship. This image reflects hope, strength, and everyday life affected by pediatric blood cancer.

Kelly

Family member and caregiver

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