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Blood Cancer United Community™

A project of the Michael J. Garil Data Collective

Let's share experiences and provide support.

Digital Health Awards Spring 2022 and 2023 winner badge

Blood Cancer United Community, A Project of the Michael J. Garil Data Collective, was selected as a Bronze Award winner in the Spring 2022 Digital Health Awards®, which honors the world’s best digital health resources. In 2023, Blood Cancer United Community content was recognized with a Silver Award for the article, Language Matters, a Bronze Award for the article, One More O-logist, and a Merit Award for the inaugural Ask an Expert video on COVID-19.

Blood Cancer United also provides information and resources to support patients and caregivers from diagnosis and throughout the cancer journey.

On our community you can:

  • Ask questions, provide and receive support, and share stories with others who are going through similar experiences
  • Get the latest information about treatment advances and research
  • Learn about Blood Cancer United resources such as financial assistance, webinars, informational booklets and more
  • Get personalized support from Blood Cancer United staff
  • Answer weekly Questions of the Day to help Blood Cancer United provide the information and support most important to you
  • Submit a question to be answered by a blood cancer expert in our ongoing video series called Ask an Expert.

Join Blood Cancer United Community™

 

Blood Cancer United Community was created to honor the memory of Michael Garil, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 1974 at the age of seven. Throughout his life, Michael dedicated himself to openly sharing his experiences in the hopes of helping others. To continue what Michael started, his parents Ethel and Bernard Garil have generously supported the creation of Blood Cancer United Community in his memory.

Blood Cancer United resources

Find free, specialized guidance and information for every type of blood cancer, request financial support, find emotional support, and connect with other members of the blood cancer community.

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.
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Courtney

multiple myeloma (MM)

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MaryAnn

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Elizabeth

multiple myeloma (MM)

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D'Ann

multiple myeloma (MM)

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

Heriberto

Burkitt lymphoma (BL)

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Jean

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Craig

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Tony

leukemia

A close-up portrait of a person with a shaved head smiling on an outdoor porch, a powerful image often associated with blood cancer awareness, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

Tracy

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Sophia

Supporter

Graham, blood cancer advocate, on Tour de France route ahead of  UK charity Cure Leukaemia event

Graham

Advocate

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Carley

In Memory

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is now Blood Cancer United. Learn more.