Breana Shawver
Executive Director
Breana Shawver+1‑312-568-7727
Overview
Blood Cancer United is proud to support the local community.
Donations can be made online or by sending to the Territory Lockbox address below for secure processing.
Central (Illinois)
PO Box 772395
Detroit, MI 48277-2395
Parcel shipments for the Illinois Region can be sent to:
Central (Illinois)
PO Box 772395
Detroit, MI 48277-2395
Upcoming regional events
Find support groups, share experiences, and get involved--right where you are.
Nov
5
Exploring Blood Cancer Treatments and Support
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Join us for a free, in-person education program for the blood cancer community. Registration is required.About the programPatients, survivors, caregiv…
Nov
8
Día de Vida: Cuerpo y Alma en Armonía
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Únase a nosotros en un programa educativo presencial y gratuito para la comunidad, pacientes y cuidadores afectados por el cáncer de la sangre. Es nec…
Local updates
Learn more about the inspiring blood cancer scientists we support—and leading biotech companies we partner with— who are working to find cures and help blood cancer patients live longer, better lives.
Article July 30, 2025
Article January 31, 2025
Regional staff
+1‑312-568-7727
Amanda Gutzwiller
Patient & Community Outreach Manager
Amanda Gutzwiller+1‑312-651-7353
Lauren Ferguson
Advancement Director
Lauren Ferguson+1‑312-568-7725
Caroline Ryan
Campaign Development Manager
Caroline Ryan+1‑312-568-7738
Krysta Michorczyk
Campaign Development Director
Krysta Michorczyk+1‑773-899-6556
Julie Lorentz
Campaign Development Director
Julie Lorentz+1‑312-568-7739
Kristin Vlach
Campaign Development Director
Kristin Vlach+1‑312-568-7729
Caroline Osborn
Campaign Development Specialist
Caroline Osborn+1‑312-568-7750
Alisha Baugh
Campaign Development Manager
Alisha Baugh+1‑312-568-7742
Paige Murdock
Campaign Development Manager
Paige Murdock+1‑312- 568-7730
Rylee Horn
Campaign Development Manager
Rylee Horn+1‑312-568-7731
Gillian Abrams
Campaign Development Manager
Gillian Abrams+1‑312-568-7717
Colton Lee
Campaign Development Manager
Colton Lee+1‑312-568-7748
Jaime Mann
Campaign Development Specialist
Jaime Mann+1‑312-568-7743
Sophie Rosenthal
Campaign Development Manager
Sophie Rosenthal+1‑312-568-7712
Volunteer opportunities
Whether you’re a current volunteer looking for new ways to contribute, a first-time volunteer with Blood Cancer United, or a former volunteer looking to come back, we’re happy to help you find the path that’s most meaningful for you.
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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Contact us
About the Illinois Office
Please mail all check or money order donations to the Donation Address below. Be sure to convert cash and coin donations to a money order prior to sending.
The physical office address (to the right) is for deliveries and other correspondence.
For credit card donations please go donate or a team /participant's fundraising page or call (888) 557-7177 for assistance.
Donation Address
Central (Illinois)
P.O. Box 772395
48277-2395 MI
United States
Central (Illinois)
P.O. Box 772395
48277-2395 MI
United States