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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.

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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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Marty

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Riley

Family member and caregiver

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Laurence

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Sally

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Haley

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Julie

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Tony

leukemia

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Rachel

lymphoma

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Richard

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Henry Jr

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Toben

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Dan

multiple myeloma (MM)

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