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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 stands in front of a vibrant wall of red roses at a “Light The Night” event, wearing an orange hoodie and a black jacket while holding a white lantern-shaped sign. The bright backdrop and meaningful display echo a sense of hope, solidarity, and courage—capturing the powerful spirit of supporting and honoring those affected by blood cancer.

Michelle

It was March , , four months before my 21st birthday, when I was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Even though I had many of the symptoms…

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Bob

It has been days since I sat in the hospital bed next to my father as he passed away from the horrors only a disease like leukemia could bring. It ha…

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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…

Kymera Therapeutics Presents Data Demonstrating Superior Efficacy of KT-253, a Potent and Selective Heterobifunctional MDM2 Degrader, in Preclinical Leukemia Models at the European Hematology Association Congress

WATERTOWN, Mass., June , - Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KYMR), a biopharmaceutical company advancing targeted protein degradation (TPD) to del…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Dominick

My grandson, Dominick, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in November . He was / years old and it was only eight months after hi…

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Nathaniel

I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on October , . I was years old at the time, and my girlfriend had just given birth to our son…

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Haley

I was diagnosed on February , , with stage 3B nodular sclerosing Hodgkin lymphoma (NSHL). I was attending UNLV and working on finishing my prerequisit…

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Selina

My story starts when I was just eight months old. In March of , it was discovered that I had a cheek tumor. Doctors removed the tumor, and I was treat…

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Clio

I lost my mom to acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in . Her battle was short, just three months, which left me in shock and feeling very angry. My mo…

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…

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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…

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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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Jorge

I was diagnosed with chronic lymphoblastic leukemia (CLL) on September , . I will never forget that date! I just celebrated my 71st birthday in April.…