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Lori

Lori’s journey to becoming a Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) volunteer began back in through her own experience with being diagnosed with Myelofibr…

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…

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAFETY

As the new school year began across the country and shifted back to more learning, LLS heard from families affected by blood cancer. Whether your chi…

Mary Elizabeth

When Mary Elizabeth was years old, she noticed a large lump on her neck. Her parents also noticed her lack of energy, but doctor after doctor couldn’…

Jude

From to , after he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), Jude endured four cycles of intense chemotherapy, lengthy hospitalizations,…

Lolo

Lolo was a happy and active - when she was diagnosed with pediatric acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) in December . She spent the next six months at Chi…

Kennedy

Kennedy was diagnosed with mono at age . Within a week she developed swelling and had a hard time breathing when laying down. Our pediatrician advised…

Lillian & Jerry

In , our son, Jerry, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) at three years old, and he has gone through two bone marrow transplants. Though h…

Grace

We were busy living our daily lives, and Grace had just celebrated her 9th birthday. She was involved in dance and was a normal kid, but cancer came o…

Suggested Reading - Living with Graft-Versus-Host Disease

Living with Disease: How I Stopped Fighting Cancer and Started Healing by Brad Buchanan, PhD Published by Armin Lear Press, June , Paperback, pages…

Cactus Cancer Society

To encourage, empower and connect young adult cancer survivors and caregivers (formerly Lacuna Loft) Provides online support programs Lifestyl…

Jaleah

In April , our lives were forever changed when we found out that our sweet Jaleah, full of life and personality, had cancer. Sometimes life is unfair—…

LLS Scholarship for Blood Cancer Survivors

To provide up to $, to cover tuition for virtual or vocational, , or education. Applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the …

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Named Charitable Partner of Largest Esports League in North America

CSL Esports Creates Partnership to Develop Charitable Opportunities Through NACE Starleague

New Study Shows Most Blood Cancer Patients Benefit from an Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

More than one in two patients with blood cancers produced antibodies to a third dose of vaccine despite having no detectable antibodies after the fi…

Angel Flight Northeast

To arrange free air and ground transportation so children and adults may access medical care This organization provides free flights in privat…

Suggested Reading - Coping with Cancer DBT Skills

Coping with Cancer - DBT Skills to Manage Your Emotions—and Balance Uncertainty with Hope by Elizabeth Cohn Stuntz, LCSW and Marsha M. Linehan, PhDGui…

Bella

Looking back at when this journey started, it kind of feels unreal. Life can change in an instant. For us, that moment was on September , . Bella had …

NAMI Helpline

Dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpl…

SAMHSA's National Helpline

To provide a free and confidential information service for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. The Subs…

Eastern PA - Delaware Region Board of Trustees

The Eastern Pennsylvania - Delaware Region Board of Trustees is a group of distinguished individuals who serve as ambassadors for The Leukemia and Lym…

Blood Cancer Awareness ES

Cayden

In April , Cayden began experiencing leg pain and developed an unusual limp that alarmed his mother, Courtney. Soon, the pain progressed to a stiff n…

Save the Cord Foundation

To promote awareness of the benefits of cord blood stem cells in an unbiased and factual way, and to educate parents, healthcare professionals, and t…

Nathan

Nathan is a young, lymphoma (TCL) survivor. He just rang the “end of treatment bell” a couple of months ago. His dad, Andy, is a member of The Leukem…