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Kathie & Dave is
Blood Cancer United

Dave and I have been a part of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) since 1998. I can’t even remember how many Team In Training events we’ve done. We have both done at least one a year if not more since Michael, our son, was diagnosed.

This picture explains it all. Michael was 5 years old when he was diagnosed and of about 10 kids going through treatment with him at the time, I think only he and another are still here today. I know the statistics should be better but that’s the reality for us.

He graduated from the University of Missouri in December, found a great job in San Diego, and is living the life, surfing in his spare time. All kids should have this opportunity to attain their dreams! Michael is very aware of the role all of the people who have raised so much money to make it possible for him to be where he is today! We do Team In Training to make sure ALL kids have the same opportunity!

Kathie & Dave

Supporters

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.
Headshot of Imani in her white nursing coat

Imani

myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)

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Chase

Leukemia Survivor

Jay, volunteer, and friend in candid photo

Jay

Volunteer

Manny smiling wide at 10ish years old in a white shirt

Emmanuel "Manny"

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Lori

Myelofibrosis (MF) and LLS volunteer

Snapshot of Blaine Davis in hospital room, a cancer survivor

Blaine

Leukemia Survivor

Katie, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL) patient

Katie

primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL)

Merton

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Melissa

Caregiver

Holly

subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL)

Lori

follicular lymphoma (FL)

Michael and Ashlee

hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL)

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.
Headshot of Imani in her white nursing coat

Imani

myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)

Fast Company Brands That Matter 2022 Logo

Chase

Leukemia Survivor

Jay, volunteer, and friend in candid photo

Jay

Volunteer

Manny smiling wide at 10ish years old in a white shirt

Emmanuel "Manny"

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Lori

Myelofibrosis (MF) and LLS volunteer

Snapshot of Blaine Davis in hospital room, a cancer survivor

Blaine

Leukemia Survivor

Katie, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL) patient

Katie

primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL)

Merton

multiple myeloma (MM)

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Melissa

Caregiver

Holly

subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL)

Lori

follicular lymphoma (FL)

Michael and Ashlee

hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL)

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is now Blood Cancer United. Learn more.