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Kathie & Dave is
Blood Cancer United

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Dave and I have been a part of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) since 1998. I can’t even remember how many Team In Training events we’ve done. We have both done at least one a year if not more since Michael, our son, was diagnosed.

This picture explains it all. Michael was 5 years old when he was diagnosed and of about 10 kids going through treatment with him at the time, I think only he and another are still here today. I know the statistics should be better but that’s the reality for us.

He graduated from the University of Missouri in December, found a great job in San Diego, and is living the life, surfing in his spare time. All kids should have this opportunity to attain their dreams! Michael is very aware of the role all of the people who have raised so much money to make it possible for him to be where he is today! We do Team In Training to make sure ALL kids have the same opportunity!

Kathie & Dave

Supporters

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.
Rachel in hospital with head wrap holding "It's my last day of chemo" sign

Rachel

lymphoma

Richard in a chair outside with a Corona smiling in a blue hooded jacket

Richard

In memory

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Henry Jr

leukemia

Snapshot of Toben standing in front of trees, a cancer survivor

Toben

leukemia

Man wearing gray shirt, looking down

Dan

multiple myeloma (MM)

Woman with glasses looking into camera

Chrissy

B-cell follicular lymphoma (FL)

Jaime, Myeloma Survivor, photographed in athletic gear

Jamie

Myeloma Survivor

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)

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 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)

Copilot said: Two people stand together in a clinical setting, one wearing a medical-style band and both holding a sealed package, highlighting caregiver support, treatment moments, and connection within the blood cancer community.

D'Ann

multiple myeloma (MM)

Heriberto, Burkitt lymphoma (BL) patient, with wife on his wedding day

Heriberto

Burkitt lymphoma (BL)

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