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Alyssa
My story begins with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism, but they noticed something unusual with my white blood cell count, which was elevated, but I had n…
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David
On April 15th, , I was diagnosed with lymphoma at years old. In my naivety, I thought my disease would resolve itself one way or the other in a timel…
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Nicole
Running the NYC Marathon is deeply personal for me. I’m a nursing student set to graduate this summer, and I’ve seen family members face the challeng…
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Tatijane
On February , , I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), both B and T cells, and given six to eight weeks to live. I was years old. I…
Cook for Your Life
A nonprofit organization supported by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center that teaches healthy cooking to people touched by cancer. Provides , nutriti…
Sonny
I never thought that one day I would be sharing a story like this, a story of resilience, survival, and transformation. Only a few years ago, I was li…
Anthony
December of was a difficult time for me. It is the month that is usually filled with happiness, excitement and Christmas cheer. For me, it was the mo…
Jenna
When I was , I was diagnosed with stage nodular sclerosing Hodgkin lymphoma (NSHL). The days following my diagnosis were a whirlwind of hospital visi…
Dare 2 Dream
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Why our mission is bigger than a cure
We’ve known since our organization’s founders, the de Villiers family, lost their son Robbie to leukemia in that the need to learn more about blood c…
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Sonny
The last conversation I had with my daughter Sonny was one that I will never forget. As she sat there exhausted from the leukemia and CDiff and sepsi…
Dave
In , I started my 7x7 Challenge, a DIY Team In Training (TNT) activity to complete a triathlon on each of the seven continents and to raise $, to bene…
Sofia
As a survivor of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), I have come to truly appreciate the value of life's opportunities and the importance of being fully present i…
Deb
I run, coach, and fundraise in memory of my dad, Roy.My dad was first diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in . After rounds of chemo, we…
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Damion
In , at the age of , I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM). To say this was out of left field would be an understatement. Historically, MM has be…
Laura
When I was diagnosed, I was told I had two to five years to live. Myelofibrosis (MF) is an incurable and rare cancer. I am ½ years , and MF is taking …
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Joan
My first connection to Blood Cancer United’s mission starts with my dad. He was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in at the age of a…
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Lawrence
I am currently getting treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This is my fifth cancer diagnosis.I have overcome prostate cancer, lymphoma (NHL),…
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Patient Power
To provide cancer patients with the resources and information needed to live well with cancer. Provides an online portal of cancer information i…
Financials
Your support is invested wisely.Blood Cancer United is dedicated to doing the most for more people with blood cancer. And we're making an impact with …
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Research Oversight Committees
Blood Cancer United's advisory committees are comprised of leading experts in their fields. Committee members are volunteers who give their time and t…
Tate
On my 12th birthday, I was diagnosed with Burkitt Lymphoma (BL), a highly aggressive form of lymphoma (terrible birthday present, btw!). At the time…
Dare 2 Dream
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Lana
I never expected to be sharing my cancer story. At years old, just days before my 19th birthday, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). …
Miranda
A little over a year ago, I finished a treatment that saved my life and gave me purpose. In October , I was diagnosed with stage IV of Hodgkin lymphom…
Melissa
Blood Cancer United’s mission feels deeply personal to me because I’ve seen how the right support can be during an incredibly difficult time. Organiz…
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Imaginary Friends Society
To explain a wide range of complicated cancer topics in a way that kids can understand. Because the more they understand about their treatment, the le…