John is
Blood Cancer United

Close-up selfie of an individual wearing a black cap and layered chain necklaces indoors, highlighting personal strength, resilience, and everyday life within the blood cancer community and survivorship awareness.

My mom had a blood disease, and after I was born, she continued to bleed until she passed when I was 4 months into my life. I never knew her. How was I supposed to, or did I feel anything about her love for me? I will never know what she felt for me before she left here, and I wish I could.

John

Family member

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.
Close-up portrait of an individual standing outdoors near a building, wearing a patterned top and hoop earrings, highlighting strength, community connection, and personal stories within the blood cancer community and survivorship awareness.

Courtney

multiple myeloma (MM)

A visitor standing near the Colosseum in Rome smiles in the sunlight, wearing glasses and a beige patterned top with a black shoulder strap. The ancient stone arches rise behind them against a clear blue sky, capturing a travel moment while raising awareness for blood cancer through inclusive, human‑centered storytelling.

Joan

double-hit lymphoma (DHL)

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

Individual stands behind a desk in a clinical or office setting wearing dark scrubs, with medical equipment and supplies visible nearby—highlighting care, frontline support, and dedication within the blood cancer community and patient care environment.

MaryAnn

multiple myeloma (MM)

Close-up selfie of an individual seated in a car wearing sunglasses on their head and a seatbelt, with sunlight and greenery visible outside—highlighting everyday life, strength, and lived experience within the blood cancer community and survivorship awareness.

Sharon

essential thrombocythemia (ET)

Close-up selfie of an individual wearing glasses and a collared shirt in an office setting, with a small heart poster visible in the background—highlighting everyday support, advocacy, and connection within the blood cancer community and survivorship awareness.

Elizabeth

multiple myeloma (MM)

Adult and young child take a close-up selfie indoors, both wearing event shirts and a lanyard badge, representing family support and connection within the blood cancer community and childhood blood cancer awareness.

Stacey

acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)

Two children sit together on a hospital bed, sharing a tablet and covered with a blanket, with medical equipment nearby—capturing a moment of comfort, connection, and childhood resilience within the blood cancer community and pediatric blood cancer care.

Sky

Family member, caregiver, and advocate

Copilot said: Person stands outdoors holding an illuminated lantern at a Light The Night event, with a large screen in the background showing participants raising lights and the message “Thank you for bringing light to the darkness of cancer,” highlighting advocacy, community support, and awareness in the blood cancer community.

Natalia

splenic marginal zone non-Hodgkin lymphoma (MZL)

Copilot said: Close-up of two older adults seated together indoors, smiling and leaning side by side at a table, highlighting support, connection, and shared experiences within the blood cancer community and survivorship awareness.

Lawrence

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Copilot said: Person riding a road bike at high speed through a curved, tree-lined road during an organized race, wearing a bright green cycling kit with a visible race number, highlighting strength, endurance, and active living in the blood cancer community and survivorship awareness.

Ethan David

Family member and advocate

Copilot said: Child seated on a hospital bed wears a pink head wrap and nasal feeding tube, holding a craft activity with colorful sand art in a clinical setting—highlighting strength, pediatric care, and resilience within the blood cancer community and childhood blood cancer support.

Kelly

Family member and caregiver

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