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Doug standing with three other runners at a half marathon event to raise money to fight cancer

Douglas

My story begins almost years ago in , when I was diagnosed with cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Back then, there was no cure for CLL exce…

Kenya, a middle aged black woman with short black hair wearing big hoop earrings and a blue survivor tshirt and white ribbon hold a LTN light

Kenya

I was diagnosed with two blood cancers — multiple myeloma (MM) and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML).Cancer entered my life at five years old whe…

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Snapshot of Zoie holding balloons standing in front of a building, a cancer survivor

Zoie

My mom thought it was the flu, maybe mono. After I spent five days lying in bed, she took me to an Urgent Care Clinic. I knew it was something far mor…

Living with Acute Leukemia

Timothy in his college graduation gown and cap, ALL survivor

Timothy

I am an awardee of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Scholarship for Blood Cancer Survivors. I currently hold an associate’s degree in science a…

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Nick

My former student, Nick K. was a previous honoree of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Diagnosed with a PNET brain tumor at age and enduring two…

Living with Acute Leukemia

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Cindy

Our church choir had put on a big Easter program in , lots of practices and multiple performances. After the fact, several, including me, came down wi…

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Kristy

On May , , at years old, I started getting dizzy out of nowhere. I thought maybe I needed to eat and sleep better, but it got worse. I went to the ER…

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Yarnall Family

To be of service to others comes naturally to the Yarnalls. Bob is a -year Marine Corps veteran and a teacher. Kim is a chiropractor for over years. …

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Michael

I’m a -year survivor of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). I was diagnosed on Sunday, October , .My oncologist was Dr. Ian Flinn. The first hours followin…

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Laraine

November 21st is Family Volunteer Day. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) encourages you to volunteer as a family today. Whatever you choose to do…

A person standing beside a brown horse with a white facial stripe holds a lead rope in an outdoor paddock under a bright blue sky. The horse wears a blue halter, and the scene conveys calm companionship while supporting blood cancer awareness through human–animal connection.

Siri

Siri is the most resilient, loving, inspiring, authentic, and brilliant woman I have ever met. She lives each day to the fullest and is filled with gr…

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Nicolas smiling middle aged hispanic woman with dark hair pulled up in a bun wearing orangish sunglasses and a Team In Training Shirt holding a medallion in front of a Chicago Marathon banner

Nicolasa

The first time I heard of Team In Training (TNT) and raising money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) was when my friend and I wanted to run th…

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The Immune System and Blood Cancer: 4 Things You Need to Know

Immunotherapy uses the power of the immune system to treat blood cancer. Today it is a standard treatment that has a profound effect in some blood can…

Two people sit closely together in a cozy living room, framed by the warm glow of a decorated Christmas tree topped with a white dove. The soft lights and festive ornaments create a peaceful, comforting atmosphere that reflects love, togetherness, and the deep support shared by families whose lives have been touched by blood cancer.

Tracy

My name is Tracy, and in November , I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). I experienced several symptoms before my diagnosis, such as fat…

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A runner wearing a purple Team In Training jersey and hat proudly holds up a finisher’s medal and a race cup, standing beneath a bright Disney Marathon Weekend sign. Sunlight shines across the scene, highlighting the determination and joy in this celebratory moment—capturing the spirit of hope, strength, and solidarity shared by those running to support people affected by blood cancer.

Carol

This year marks my fourth year training and fundraising with Blood Cancer United's Team In Training (TNT) — and this season feels more personal than e…

Caregiver

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Person dressed in dark scrubs sitting on a stone ledge outside a house with a white porch railing. A stethoscope hangs around the neck, and next to the person is a stack of colorful nursing textbooks topped with large white letters spelling “BSN.” The background includes green grass, trees, and neighboring houses.

Nicole

After months of misdiagnoses and feeling extremely fatigued, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) the morning after my 23rd birthday. I h…

Dare 2 Dream

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Barrie

My story start’s the week after Christmas, I went to my family physician for my yearly physical and blood work. All came back good. I also schedule my…

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Max

My son Max was diagnosed with lymphoma in May , just days before his 19th birthday. He discovered a lump under his chin a few months before, and in …

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Judith

Two years ago, I was diagnosed with a second bout of large lymphoma (LBCL). Following chemo, six months later, I began apheresis for removal of my i…

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Ashen

My son, Ashen graduated from high school this year, but he was diagnosed with leukemia back in July . He was devastated and depressed when he was told…

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Sarah

In August of , after a routine medical procedure, doctors suspected that Sarah Mowat may have a lymphoma type cancer. Soon thereafter, with her husban…

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Brescia

I am a Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with cancer during my college years and took a semester off to begin chemotherapy and tr…

Dare 2 Dream

Josie young, a white woman bald with an orange tatoo and wearing blue pajamas in a hospital bed giving the peace sign

Josie

I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in July at age .I was working at a veterinary clinic when I started noticing splotches appearing on…

Dare 2 Dream

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Will

My son Will was a vibrant, active, and typical junior in high school. He was living life to the fullest with a rigorous class schedule, working, train…

Dare 2 Dream

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Katie

Twenty years ago I did two things that shaped my life. One: I set a goal to complete the Disney Marathon, and not just run . miles, but I want…