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Makayla is
Blood Cancer United

Makayla Lemons was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) when she was six years old. She had a pain in her left arm, so I took her to the Children's Hospital in Columbus, and they found it by x-ray. Blood work and an MRI confirmed that she had LCH. She underwent chemo for one year, but today she is 10 years old, and has been in remission for three years! She loves to do anything, and she holds nothing back. She is very outgoing and adventurous, and she loves spending time with her twin sister and two older sisters.

Makayla

LCH Survivor

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Lynette

Volunteer

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Todd

Volunteer

Portrait of a blood cancer survivor standing outdoors in front of a colorful mural and brick wall, wearing glasses and a navy shirt. The image highlights resilience, survivorship, and life after blood cancer treatment. It represents the experiences of people affected by leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers, showcasing hope, strength, and the impact of ongoing support throughout the blood cancer journey.

Cody

large granular lymphocyte leukemia (LGLL)

Elisabeth, cancer survivor, wearing an orange top and smiling at the camera.

Elisabeth

stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

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Nikki

mycosis fungoides (MF)

A person with short, light lavender hair and glasses poses indoors, wearing a green top and a delicate necklace. The warm, personal portrait can accompany stories or awareness efforts related to blood cancer, reflecting resilience and individuality.

Laura

myelofibrosis (MF)

An adult blood cancer patient wears a straw hat, an orange T‑shirt with a white graphic, and a small pendant necklace while sitting indoors against a soft, light-colored background.

Alexandria

blood cancer

A young blood cancer patient stands indoors wearing patterned pajamas and a supportive vest, holding a small snack beside a tablet on a table against a brick wall backdrop.

Courtney

Mother and caregiver

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Ryan

blood cancer

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Lennox

Multifocal single-system Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), 2026 Light The Night Honored Hero

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Brody

mixed phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL)

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Brent

lymphomatoid granulomatosis (LYG)

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