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Karley is
Blood Cancer United

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Back in 2017, my sister Karley was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). It was a huge shock to her and our family as up until that point she was a healthy 25-year-old woman. She went through a tough battle, including losing her spleen, countless spinal taps, infections, etc. But in November 2017, she received a stem cell transplant (from me! I was a 100% match), and she entered remission. Well, fast forward to this year, Karley just got married to her partner, Allie, and is a labor and delivery nurse at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut. She's a fighter and the strongest person I know. So, to celebrate her five-year remission, we are running the NYC Marathon in November together and with a few friends and family.

Karley

Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)

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Audrey

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Lauren

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Sofia

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

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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Halley

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

A group of friends stands together on a red carpet at a Light The Night event, holding glowing lanterns and signs supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The warm lights and close embraces create a powerful sense of unity, love, and hope—reflecting the strength and solidarity shared by those honoring and supporting people whose lives have been touched by blood cancer.

Olivia

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Zeke

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL)

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Brianna

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Stacey

acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)

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Kelly

Family member and caregiver

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Daniel

Family member

A young child celebrating the end of blood cancer treatment stands indoors ringing a brass “Ringing Out” bell mounted on a plaque. The child smiles with eyes closed, surrounded by red‑and‑white decorations and signs. They wear a black shirt that reads “My Last Day of Chemo — It Was Tough but I Was Tougher,” symbolizing strength, remission, and completion of chemotherapy

Loxley

B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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