We are propelling the next generation of blood cancer care! 🩸With more than $250 million in research funding commitments, we are bringing new hope and new treatments to patients. Some of the newest projects we are funding: 🩸Dr. John Crispino (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC): Understanding why children with Down syndrome are at higher risk of leukemia and developing better treatments 🩸 Dr. Jean Koff (Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University): Investigating why some patients with lymphoma have worse outcomes than others. 🩸 Dr. Rayne Rouce (Texas Children's Hospital): Advancing CAR T-cell therapy for T-cell blood cancers, especially in children, adolescents and young adults. 🩸 Dr. Alfred Garfall (Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System): Testing a new way to limit treatment side effects in people with multiple myeloma. 🩸 Dr. Gaurav Goyal (University of Alabama at Birmingham): Studying long-term challenges for survivors of rare forms of blood cancer. Find out how we’re uniting with innovative scientists across the world to find more cures and improve the lives of all blood cancer patients, survivors and their families 👇
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Non-profit Organizations
Rye Brook, NY 87,509 followers
United in progress toward a world without blood cancer.
About us
We are The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the largest nonprofit dedicated to creating a world without blood cancers. Since 1949, we’ve invested more than $1.3 billion in groundbreaking research, pioneering many of today’s most innovative approaches. We work tirelessly to find cures and ensure patients can access the lifesaving treatments they need. When someone experiences the fear and uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis, we provide hope, compassion, education and support. And we are making an impact in the cancer community. More than 70 years of fighting blood cancers has led us to a game changing belief. The cures for cancer are in our blood. We focus on three key areas: Research We are the largest nonprofit funder of blood cancer research. Advocacy We advocate at the state and federal level for policies to ensure blood cancer patients have access to affordable care and the most innovative therapies. Patient Support We are the leading source of free information and support for blood cancer patients, including help finding appropriate clinical trials. Within our Mission, we are committed to providing information, resources and support to those affected by blood cancers through various campaigns, including, Team in Training, Light the Night, Man & Woman of the Year, Student of the Year, Big Climb, and Hero Squad. Join us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLSusa Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLSusa Instagram: @llsusa Tik Tok: @llsusa To learn more, visit http://www.lls.org
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Rye Brook, NY
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1949
- Specialties
- Fighting blood cancer, Man & Woman of the Year, MWOY, TNT, LTN, BLOOD CANCER, blood cancer, cancer, patient support, LLS, Myeloma, and Non-Profit
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Behind every loved one’s well-being is the unwavering love and dedication of a caregiver. Drop a ❤️ below if this is you or someone you know. We’re honoring their incredible strength, compassion, and kindness that make such a profound difference. 🫂 Caring for yourself is just as important—let us help with resources designed for caregivers like you 👉 https://bit.ly/48Mm3lU #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
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"In my experience, the most visible populations within the cancer patient community are very young children and senior adults. I found it very challenging to find people in their teens and early 20's to relate with. Once I began getting involved in the patient/survivor community, I started to meet more people who were closer in age to me. When you're a child with blood cancer, you have a parent making all the important decisions for you. But once you turn 18 and are considered a ‘young adult’ all that responsibility falls on you. Although I was technically an adult at that age, I had a ton to learn about the medical system and how to make informed decisions for myself. Through my experience advocating for myself, I have learned how important it is to be involved in patient advocacy. When it came to my care, there were many things that would not have been considered if I did not know to ask for them. I was enjoying my freshmen year of college one day and the next I was hospitalized for a relapse of lymphoma. I was forced to reflect on how often I would stress myself out, and how little most of those things mattered. If in some awful turn of events I did not survive, the bad grade I got on my physical test would be the last thing I cared about. Because of what I consider to be a near-death experience, I have forced myself to have more balance in my life. I still take my work life very seriously, but I also realize what things in life are truly my top priority. When I'm having a tough time, I just have to take a deep breath and remember everything I’ve already been through.” A #BloodCancer diagnosis can feel isolating at any age, but especially during formative years, like at 11 years old and being a freshman in college, like two-time lymphoma survivor Naomi, who continues to advocate for herself, and others. Together, we strive to develop new treatment options for children and young adults enabling them to celebrate milestone moments and achieve balance in their everyday lives. The Dare to Dream Project was created to increase treatment options, provide emotional support, facilitate programs like the Patti Robinson Kauffman First Connection program, and connect young adults like Naomi to necessary resources. Learn about Dare to Dream 👉 https://bit.ly/4exeeBI #WeDareToDream4Kids
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Dr. Teresa Palomero's mission is clear: transform the way we treat Peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCL) and bring hope to patients. ❤️ Her research at Columbia University Irving Medical Center focuses on understanding the molecular changes that drive this aggressive blood cancer—developing advanced models and testing potential therapies that could offer more effective treatment options. It’s a journey from the lab to real-world impact, and every discovery counts. Learn more about how her work is shaping the future of #BloodCancer treatment 👉 https://bit.ly/3CyDWs7
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We’re proud to announce the promotion of Meredith Fogel to EVP, Chief Legal Officer, and General Counsel! 🥳 In just six months as Interim Chief Legal Officer, Meredith has made a lasting impact, offering practical solutions that drive our mission forward. In her new role, Meredith will lead our legal team, provide strategic counsel, and guide us through the complexities of the legal landscape, ensuring integrity and excellence in all we do. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved promotion! 👏 We look forward to Meredith’s continued impact in shaping the future of LLS. ❤️
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“I was not allowed to visit my mom at the hospital due to my age. But I made sure to FaceTime her every day and tell her what happened at school like I normally did. I would make drawings and small gifts and ask my dad to bring them to her. I realized that emotional support was just as important to patients as physical presence. At 13, I stepped up in ways I never imagined and learned how to prepare simple, healthy meals. When my mom was discharged from the hospital, I surprised her with her favorite chicken noodle soup and nutritious fruit smoothies to help her regain strength.” Chloe took a role as a caregiver for her mom, and has stayed connected to the #BloodCancer community, raising awareness of blood cancers, and giving back to LLS, as the organization that supported her family through their hardest moments. During #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, we are celebrating the beautiful bond between caregivers and their loved ones. Together, we lift each other up! Find resources here 👉 https://bit.ly/3YA09NX
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To all caregivers: We see you. We appreciate you. We support you. 🫂 Share if these statements best reflect your experience as a caregiver—you deserve to be seen and heard. ❤️ This November, during #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, we honor the strength, love, and resilience of those who provide unwavering care to their loved ones facing blood cancer. Your compassion makes a world of difference, and we’re here for you every step of the way. LLS offers a range of resources for caregivers—because you need support, too 👉 https://bit.ly/3CcNTvu #LLSCaregiver #NFCM
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Halloween magic, Oakley-style! 👻🎃✨ Oakley is a 5-year-old leukemia survivor and the ultimate Halloween fan, reminding us that resilience and joy go hand in hand. From diagnosis in 2022 to today, she’s faced it all with a smile and a whole lot of spirit. This year, she’s spreading the magic by helping deliver treat-filled goodie bags to children in the hospital—bringing Halloween fun to those who need it most. You inspire us, Oakley! 📸 @oakleysmamaa
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A reimagined team. A bold vision. ❤️ With new leaders joining the team, E. Anders Kolb, MD, shares: “Building on our 75-year history of funding breakthroughs in blood cancer, we have big plans for the future. Reimagining this team and adding these strong leaders to our roster will help optimize the organization’s resources and set a solid foundation to deliver on our mission. I’m eager to see the positive impact these leaders’ collective brainpower, innovation, and vision will have on LLS and the lives of those affected by blood cancer.” Discover how this visionary leadership will strengthen our organization and improve the lives of those we serve 👇
THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY ANNOUNCES REIMAGINED EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
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“Ever since I saw my dad run the New York City Marathon in 2019, I knew it was something that I wanted to strive toward. When the pandemic hit in 2020, I put that dream on pause to start a full-time job as a clinical research coordinator for bone marrow transplants. Flash forward to 2022, I was talking to a patient who was enrolled in one of the clinical trials that I was conducting. He was telling me about his most recent bout with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and how he felt like the process of getting to his second remission had felt like a ‘marathon.’ He fully believed that his current remission was because of the most recently FDA-approved drugs. In this conversation, he also made sure to tell me all about how The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) had played a key role in both his and his wife’s education about the disease with their many resources. In looking to find out more information on the LLS website, an ad for Team In Training came up. Since starting my job as a coordinator, I have become even more passionate about cancer research, and at the time of the ad, I was also getting back into running. I knew that this was the perfect opportunity to honor all the patients who are bravely fighting their own marathon. This past spring, I transitioned into a new role, and while I don't get to do research directly with these cancers anymore, I still have a passion for life-saving research and making sure that one day we end blood cancer.” Stephanie’s put her passion and dedication into miles on the NYC Marathon course. Thinking of #BloodCancer patients going through treatment will help keep anyone going when the training miles get long and difficult, because we are sure chemo is much harder than a long training run. Go Team! Join the team 👉 https://bit.ly/3NGgifQ #TeamInTraining
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