Rhonda is
Blood Cancer United

This is my second time participating in the Light The Night as a cancer survivor. I have had blood cancer twice.

In 2012 I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. After being in remission for almost 7 years on December 17, 2018 I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. I had a bone marrow transplant in March and I am in remission.

I must say I’m grateful that team NCA (National Christian Academy’s school cheerleaders) would do Light The Night in my honor.

Rhonda

Survivor

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Lila wearing warm clothes-standing in front of a 'top of Mt. Kilimanjaro' sign with arms raised

Lila

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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

Richard

In memory

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: Close-up selfie of an older adult wearing glasses and a navy shirt with an “I Voted” sticker, seated in a car, highlighting everyday resilience and community engagement within the blood cancer community and survivorship journey.

Fred

non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

Snapshot of Tracy wearing a hat and glasses in front of a waterfall, a cancer survivor

Tracy

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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

Heriberto

Burkitt lymphoma (BL)

Gabriele Papa, AML

Gabriele

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Gerardo (Jerry), chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patient

Gerardo (Jerry)

myelofibrosis (MF), chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML), and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) - In memory

Two individuals stand outdoors on a grassy area near trees and a building, posing side by side. One individual wears a white textured dress and carries a green shoulder bag, while the other wears a light-colored outfit with a white coat and holds a bouquet of pink flowers tied with a ribbon. Natural greenery and a walkway are visible in the background, suggesting a celebratory or milestone moment.

Liz

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Individual wearing a navy quarter-zip with a visible ID badge stands beside a bookshelf in a bright indoor school library or community space, with glass doors and a red “EXIT” sign in the background, conveying a calm, supportive environment for learning and connection related to blood cancer awareness and community care.

Michael

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Steven, a young white male with dark hair and light mustache and beard wearing sunglasses and life vest over white and black shirt standing on a boat

Steven

non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

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Lia

Family member and caregiver

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