The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Post

Parenting a child who has #BloodCancer is an experience that changes you forever. And losing that child causes a deep pain that few understand. At 3, Phil endured treatment variations for his leukemia until all reasonable options were exhausted. And after almost 4 years of this, he passed away. “Being Phil's mother is a gift I am eternally grateful for. Some days, I still struggle with the reality that we will never understand why this happened.” -Katie, Phil’s mom No one should have to endure the heartbreak of losing a child to blood cancer. 💔 On #NationalBereavedParentsDay, we honor those who have suffered this incredible loss, like Katie, and remember the lives of their babies. Katie takes “Phil time” to remember her sweet boy and shares his story as an LLS Dare to Dream Ambassador, hoping to continue the efforts to transform treatment and care for all kids with blood cancer. Read Phil and Katie’s story here 👉 https://bit.ly/3VSogWC

Blood cancer breakthrough! ⭐ The U.S. FDA has approved a new treatment for certain patients with low- to intermediate-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), reducing the need for frequent blood transfusions. This innovative treatment preserves a better quality of life for those living with MDS-related anemia. Learn more about this life-changing development 👉 https://bit.ly/4eKx6hX

Introducing the newest members to our Board of Directors – we’re thrilled to welcome them aboard! ❤️ ✨ Alex Okafor ✨ Sharon M Castellino M.D., MSc. ✨ Rayne Rouce, M.D. ✨ Lilian Stern ✨ Mike Farmer Let’s give them a round of applause! 👏👏👏 Discover how these new members are joining forces to envision a world without blood cancer 👉 https://bit.ly/3L5FlHO

When you hear - “you have cancer” - life changes. #BloodCancer survivors summed up their lives as survivors in just six words. What are your six words? __ __ __ __ __ __ At every stage of your survivorship experience, we’ve got resources and information to help 👉 https://bit.ly/4eICTob

Last chance to double your impact! 🌟🌟 #NationalCancerSurvivorsMonth is almost over, and Subaru of America is still matching donations! We're in the final hours and urgently need your help. Donate now to make twice the difference and support those affected by blood cancers 👉 https://bit.ly/3L4c6oQ

Meet our Student Visionaries of the Year! 📣🎉🙌 We’re blown away by these young leaders raising awareness and funds for LLS! 💪✨ 🌟 National Student Visionaries of the Year: Team Hope for a Cure (Los Angeles, CA) 👏 Members: Lia Bhatia & Hailey Miller 📈 Impact: $649,124 🌟 National Runner-Up: Team CPA, Secure the Cure (Nashville, TN) 👏 Members: Sophia Crockett & Emma Weaver 📈 Impact: $646,537 🌟 National Team Member of the Year 👏 Andrew Lim, Team Banking for a Cure (Houston, TX) 📈 Impact: $114,553 Congratulations and THANK YOU to our winning teams! You’re paving the way to a brighter future! 🌍❤️ Learn more about our Student Visionary winners 👉 https://bit.ly/4brtuhU

Taking home the gold for a good cause! ❤️ Congratulations to Ajay Kataria and the 'Commissions for Cancer' team at Barclays Investment Bank for receiving the prestigious Citizenship Achievement of the Year – Americas award at Barclays Citizenship & Diversity Awards global ceremony in London, raising over $536k to support LLS! ✨ Since the ‘Commissions for Cancer' initiative began, they have raised MORE THAN $1 million for our mission. We’re so grateful! Learn more about their unwavering commitment 👉 https://bit.ly/3XJFKXV

If you know, you know 🫶 Did we miss any? ❤️ Cancer survivorship not only comes with new terms, but often a new normal. We’re here to help with support and resources 👉 https://bit.ly/4cuRMsi #NationalCancerSurvivorsMonth

🗣️ Breaking ground in pediatric blood cancer research! This #NationalCancerResearchMonth, we’re proud to partner with Adam de Smith, PhD from Keck Medicine of USC, to uncover the roots of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children. His research focuses on identifying genetic factors and understanding how ALL starts before birth. By doing this, we aim to pinpoint children at the highest risk and create personalized prevention strategies. Learn more about his efforts 👉 https://bit.ly/3xEsuJo