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Doing the most for more people with blood cancer. We are the Orange County Inland Empire region of Blood Cancer United. How?

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is now Blood Cancer United. We are Blood Cancer United, and we believe everyone with blood cancer deserves a longer, better life. That’s why we are on a mission to find a cure and improve the quality of life for everyone with blood cancer. We fund life-saving blood cancer research around the world, provide free information and support services for patients and their families, and are the voice for those seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care. With your help, we have invested more than $1.8 billion in groundbreaking research supporting many of today’s most innovative approaches to treatment—helping those with blood cancer not only survive but also thrive.

10/29/2026

Cancer ghosts are real. 👻

10/29/2026

Reshmi Parameswaran, PhD, at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, is one of six researchers receiving new hairy cell leukemia research grants through HCL2030, our program with the Hairy Cell Leukemia Foundation.

Her research examines how hairy cell leukemia becomes resistant to treatment and develops new treatment strategies for its variant form, a rarer, faster-growing type of the disease.

Together, the grants will invest nearly $7 million over five years in hairy cell leukemia research.

Learn more ⬇️
https://bcutd.org/4e2XhSn

10/29/2026

A search can give you a list of clinical trials. It can't tell you which ones may fit your diagnosis, your treatment history, and your life.

Our Clinical Trial Support Center connects you with a free Clinical Trial Nurse Navigator through Carebox Connect. Fill out a short form, and a Nurse Navigator will follow up to help you understand your options, review potential eligibility, and guide you through next steps.

Our Nurse Navigators are registered nurses with expertise in adult and pediatric blood cancers, and there's no obligation.

Find a Nurse Navigator👇
https://bcutd.org/4zV3bh0

10/28/2026

Haunted house, but it's the little things nobody warns you about after a blood cancer diagnosis. Here are a few you might recognize. 👻

Which one got you? Drop it in the comments.

Getting answers should never be the scary part. If you have questions about any of it, highly trained oncology social workers and nurses can help with anything blood cancer-related and how it affects your life. It's free👇
https://bcutd.org/4BsKh2x

10/27/2026

Have you been treated for Hodgkin lymphoma? You can have a say in improving treatment and follow up care!

In support of our Equity in Access grant recipients for their research, fill out their survey and make your voice heard 👉 https://redcap.link/UF-Lymphoma-Research

10/25/2026

Understanding myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) is an important first step for anyone affected, whether you’re a patient, a caregiver or someone who loves them. Swipe to learn the basics, from how MDS starts to the symptoms to know.

If you have questions, our Information Specialists, highly trained oncology social workers and nurses, offer free, personalized support. They can help you better understand a diagnosis, explore treatment options and prepare questions for your care team.

Find MDS resources👇
https://bcutd.org/4dQg0R6

10/23/2026

This holiday season, give a card with a little extra meaning. ❤️

Cards from Blood Cancer United's Dare to Dream Project are here in two designs: a holiday card featuring original artwork by Penelope, a 12-year-old leukemia survivor, and our "Dream. Believe. Do. Repeat." greeting card.

Each pack of 10 is a way to celebrate the people you love while supporting Blood Cancer United's mission, including Dare to Dream's work transforming treatment and care for kids with blood cancer.

10/22/2026

Introducing our Orange County Light The Night Red Lantern Holder, Philip ❤️

I want to honor Erik, a friend whose battle with blood cancer inspired me in ways I will never forget. His courage reminds me why this community comes together each year. The red lantern represents all of us who stand beside patients and families affected by blood cancer. It symbolizes friends, family members, caregivers, advocates, and supporters united by hope. It is a reminder that no one should face cancer alone. Most importantly, it represents our shared commitment to creating a world without blood cancer.

Join Philip at Orange County Light the Night on Saturday, October 24 at Mike Ward Park in Irvine at 5:00 pm! ✨ Click the 🔗 in our bio to register!

10/22/2026

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment option for select adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who haven't been treated before. ❤️

If you or someone you love is facing CLL or SLL, that's one more option on the table, and one more reason for hope.

This didn't happen by chance. Years ago, we helped fund the research that taught scientists how these cancers grow, the science this treatment is built on.

Today, we're funding what comes next: ways to pair treatments like this one with others so people can stay in remission even longer.

This is what investment in science looks like. This is what collective action makes possible.

Learn more 👇
https://bcutd.org/4i1pjA1

10/22/2026

Big stairs. Bigger purpose. 💪

Your next “we should do something together” plan? Big Climb.

Climb iconic buildings and legendary stadiums, cheer each other on, and turn your fundraising into support for blood cancer research, patients, and their families.

Bring your friends. Make some memories. Help move us closer to a world without blood cancer.

Find your Big Climb and register 👉 https://bcutd.org/4yH7Ba5

10/21/2026

This one is worth saving.❤️

Words from someone who is in it right now. Alana is two treatments into her Hodgkin lymphoma care, with a two-year-old and a three-year-old at home and a partner carrying the load during treatment weeks.

Her first round, she pushed herself. Her second round, she rested a lot more, and it went better. So her first piece of advice is to let yourself rest on the days your body asks for it.

Her second piece of advice is to lean on the people who are carrying it with you.

And her third piece of advice is to find one small thing to look forward to on treatment day. For Alana, it's her outfit of the day.

In her words: "These little things help, but there's no way to do this besides just going through it and figuring out what works for you."

You don't have to figure it out alone.

If you are navigating a blood cancer experience, our mental wellness resources are here for you whenever you need them ⬇️
https://bcutd.org/3UaLDOA

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10/08/2026

Introducing our Inland Empire Light The Night Gold Lantern Holder, Candace! 💛

“My name is Candace Maciel our daughter Camille Josephine Maciel, passed away suddenly at age 28 following a brief but fierce battle with APML leukemia.

Camille was a radiant, energetic spirit whose love of life, family, friends, and sports touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Camille turned her passion for sports into a career, working with the LA Chargers, LA Galaxy, Anaheim Ducks, and ultimately Anaheim Angels Baseball, where she achieved her childhood dream of becoming the Game Presentation and Events Manager at Angel Stadium.

Though her life was far too short, Camille’s light continues through the people she inspired, the dreams she helped create, and the love she gave so freely. I light the night for Camille!”

Join Candace at Inland Empire Light the Night on Saturday, October 17 at Santana Regional Park in Corona at 5:00 pm! ✨ Click the 🔗 in our bio to register!

10/03/2026

3 Week Countdown until Orange County Light The Night! 🎉 Join us on Saturday, October 24 at Mike Ward Park in Irvine at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. You’re welcome to bring an outdoor chair and/or blanket & pets on a leash.

Event Activities: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
✨ Kids Glow Zone - Glow in the dark temporary tattoos, makeup, and bracelets. Lawn games and Face-painting. Balloon Twisting by Balloonie Twisters 🎈
✨ School Team Zone - Draw cards for patients at local hospitals and make beaded bracelets
✨ Food available for purchase from Gyudon | Premium Japanese Beef Rice Bowl Taqueria HOY! scooter's italian ice
✨ Giveaways like pet bandanas and pup cups for your furry friends
✨ Dogs and puppies available for adoption! Learn more from Girls of Dog Rescue
✨ United With Survivors tent - receive your survivors t-shirt, white lantern, and lantern shaped night lights
✨ Honor and Remembrance tent - write a message to your loved one
✨ United in Mission - featuring a 3D sculpture to write who you walk for
✨ NMDP - National Marrow Donor Program (formerly Be The Match) will be on site for cheek swabs to register on the global bone marrow registry NMDP Chapter at CSUF NMDP
✨ Get resources from Jerry Clements
✨ And so much more!

Short Ceremony and Walk: 7:00 pm
✨ ASL translator
✨ LED screen will have Spanish translations
✨ Hear from our mission speakers and celebrate our Honored Hero, Natalia, who will be sharing her story on stage
✨ 2 walk route options: A little over 1 mile walk through the neighborhood near the lake. For those that would like a shorter option, you may walk around the park field which is less than 1/2 mile.

Register for free at the 🔗 in our bio! Need help registering your team? ➡️ DM us!

09/30/2026

Introducing our Orange County Light The Night Gold Lantern Holder, Kassandra 💛 Kassandra lights the night for Zaiden.

“I had the honor and privilege of being Zaiden’s mom. Zaiden bravely fought B-cell ALL for 11 years with 10 relapses. Zaiden was such a light and loved to make people happy. He danced his way through treatment and loved to walk the halls of the hospital.”

Join Kassandra at Orange County Light the Night on Saturday, October 24 at Mike Ward Park in Irvine at 5:00 pm! ✨ Click the 🔗 in our bio to register!

09/25/2026

3 Week Countdown until Inland Empire Light The Night! 🎉 Join us on Saturday, October 17 at Santana Regional Park in Corona at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. You’re welcome to bring an outdoor chair and/or blanket & pets on a leash.

Event Activities: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
✨ Kids Glow Zone - glow in the dark temporary tattoos, makeup, and bracelets
✨ Tailgate Area - play with jumbo lawn games, draw cards for patients at local hospitals, and make beaded bracelets
✨ Food available for purchase from Don Chuys Tacos Kabobaholic Food Truck Tikiz Shaved Ice And Ice Cream
✨ Giveaways like rainbow LED leis and cookies
✨ United With Survivors tent - receive your survivors t-shirt, white lantern, and lantern shaped night lights
✨ Honor and Remembrance tent - write a message to your loved one
✨ United in Mission - featuring a 3D sculpture to write who you walk for
✨ NMDP - National Marrow Donor Program (formerly Be The Match) will be on site for cheek swabs to register on the global bone marrow registry NMDP Southern California NMDP
✨ And so much more!

Short Ceremony and Walk: 7:00 pm
✨ ASL translator
✨ LED screen will have Spanish translations
✨ Hear from our mission speakers and celebrate our Honored Hero, Gerben, who will be ringing the bell on stage
✨ Less than a mile walk around the field

Register for free at the 🔗 in our bio! Need help registering your team? ➡️ DM us!

09/23/2026

Introducing our Inland Empire Light The Night Red Lantern Holder, T’Ann Kessler. ❤️ T'Ann lights the night on behalf of her husband, Joel Kessler, and the many others who care for those battling daily.

“I was diagnosed in July of '21 with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma and within weeks I was in a coma fighting for my life. My wife was amazing as she became my voice, my cheerleader, my caretaker, my everything. Between her and my son Zack, they kept me going by being by my side daily, even though I didn't know they were there, and making the tough treatment decisions with the amazing teams of ICU Dr's and nurses. When I woke up after two weeks, my first question was, "Where is my wife?" She was right there, in the room, beside my bed. Without the support of my wife and my family, I am not here today.” - Joel

Join T’Ann and Joel at Inland Empire Light the Night on Saturday, October 17 at Santana Regional Park in Corona at 5:00 pm! ✨ Register here: https://lightthenight.org/events/inland-empire-0

09/17/2026

Introducing our Orange County Light The Night White Lantern Holder, Magdalena 🤍 Magdalena lights the night as a survivor.

“My name is Magdalena Hernandez. I am a two time cancer survivor and two time stem cell transplant recipient. I was diagnosed with Mixed Phenotype acute leukemia/lymphoma on May 25 2022, that was the day my life was forever altered. I am so grateful to be here and share my story in hopes of making others feel less alone.“

Join Magdalena at Orange County Light the Night on Saturday, October 24 at Mike Ward Park in Irvine at 5:00 pm! ✨ Click the 🔗 in our bio to register!

09/16/2026

Blood Cancer Awareness Month is for every single person in this community. ❤️

Whatever stage you are in, find resources here at the 🔗 in our bio.

09/08/2026

We are proud to introduce the newest member of our Board of Trustees, Keegan Moore! Thank you Keegan for your dedication and support to our mission.

Our Board of Trustees reflects a powerful collective of leaders whose guidance, passion, and vision help drive our work forward. We are strengthening our impact and moving closer to a world without blood cancers.

Please join us in welcoming Keegan 👏

09/02/2026

This summer, the Subaru Loves to Care® initiative showed the impact of coming together for those facing cancer. Across Southern California, 12 Subaru retailers partnered with 12 local hospitals, alongside Blood Cancer United, to provide comfort, encouragement, and hope. 🫶🏼

Together, we delivered:
💙 960 blankets
💙 200+ patient care kits
💌 Hundreds of Messages of Hope

Every blanket, care kit, and handwritten note served as a reminder that a caring community stands beside you.

Thank you to our Subaru retailers, hospital partners, volunteers, and supporters who helped make this year’s Subaru Loves to Care® initiative so meaningful. 💙

AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad x Scripps Memorial
Dalton Subaru x Prebys Cancer Center
DCH Subaru of Riverside x Loma Linda Cancer Center
Irvine Subaru x Kaiser Permanente Irvine
Hello Subaru of Temecula x Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta
Kearny Mesa Subaru x Scripps Green Hospital
Ocean Subaru of Fullerton x Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Palm Springs Subaru x Desert Regional Medical Center
Spreen Subaru San Bernardino x Loma Linda University Children's Health
Subaru Orange Coast x Rady Children’s Health | Orange County
Summit Subaru El Cajon x Jacobs Medical Center, UCSD
Subaru Dealership | Huntington Beach x Hoag Family Cancer Center

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http://www.bloodcancerunited.org/

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