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Web Name: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Donate Today!

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ALERT: Stay updated on how LLS is responding to the coronavirusLearn MoreInformation, Resources and Support for those Affected by Blood Cancers. Learn More For personalized disease, treatment or support information, please contact one of our Information Specialists: MAKING PROGRESS TODAY, NOT SOMEDAY We are funding life saving research around the country. LLS Partners Announce New $6.75 Grants Program Blood Cancer Discoveries Grant Program Supported by Novel Three-way Collaboration Striving for Social Justice, Racial Equality and Diversity Important Message from LLS President and CEO Thousands Step Up Nationwide to Take Down Cancer with Big Virtual Climb Join us on 6/13/2020 for LLS's Newest Virtual Fundraising Event GET SUPPORTInformation and support on the web, on the phone, and from real people in your community. In the fall of 2014 I was living my dream. I had just finished my freshman year at NYU, where I studying musical theater. I was living in the East Village, experiencing everything that New York has to offer. Even though I was a long way from my family in Miami, I absolutely loved it. However, I soon started to feel lethargic, coupled with a lymph node that was popping out of my neck and getting bigger. Something just wasn’t right. I was downing 9 Advil a day and started seeing doctors .... I am a 27-year-old transgender man who won a hard-fought battle with stage 3 Hodgkin’s lymphoma just after graduating from college. My story begins with a good friend. One night, we were hanging out around the house and they caught a glimpse of my neck under a particular light and said, “Hey, come here for a second, your neck looks pretty swollen.” We both looked in the mirror and noticed something protruding from the space where the left side of my neck met my clavicle. I called my doctor’s office and made an appointment for the next day. On December 29, 2011, I heard those numbing words “you have cancer.” I was 23 years old, about to turn 24 and my whole world came to a screeching halt. After months of feeling “off,” multiple visits to all kinds of doctors, repeat blood work, scans and biopsies, it was finally determined that I had Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. For the next 2 1/2 years I would endure monthly spinal taps, rigorous chemotherapy infusions, countless pills and needles, regular hospital stays, multiple trips.... Hello, my name is Nikolas Davison. I am 13 years old, turning14 in July, and have been battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) for three-and-a-half years. On November 7, 2016 I was misdiagnosed with appendicitis and was taken to the hospital by my father. They took my blood and ran tests. This was a painful thing to go through and I was very scared. After more tests, they knew that I had cancer. I was shocked, scared and even horrified. I never thought in a million years that I would ge.... I was 24 and otherwise healthy, hiking the Grand Canyon (literally) with friends, when my neck started to hurt and my arm started to swell. By the end of my vacation two days later, I was in so much pain that I could barely turn my head or lift my arm. I returned to Detroit and went straight from the airport to the ER, where, after hours of tests, I learned about a softball-sized tumor in my chest cavity, which was pressing on veins near my heart, causing blood clots in my shoulder, which r.... In the beginning, when I was processing my cancer diagnosis, I kept asking myself, “why me?”. That after all these years I worked hard to better my health, eating the right foods and working out. But in the world of cancer it didn’t matter, this disease couldn’t have recognize all I’ve done, and I was chosen. I am now part of their world, and how I travel through my journey will depend on me. Faith over fear. Meet the people making a change in your community. my_chapter Heroes SUBMIT YOUR STORY Do you know a hero or are one yourself? Submit your story for a chance to have your story included in the Community of Heroes for a common cause. Please read and sign below to indicate your acceptance of the following terms regarding the use by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc. ("LLS") of any photographs, video, podcast or audio recordings or works, written submissions, stories, graphic, musical or choreographic works (collectively "Works") in which you may be included or which you may have submitted to LLS:You hereby warrant and represent that you are the sole owner and/or author of the Works, and that you have the exclusive right and authority to submit the Works to LLS upon the terms and conditions stated herein.You hereby consent to the use by LLS of photographs, videos, podcasts, audio recordings or other Works in any and all media, of your voice, actions, likeness, name, appearance (collectively, "Likeness"). You hereby grant LLS a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sub-licensable right and license to use your Likeness and Works in any and all media in connection with the activities of LLS. You agree that LLS may use all or any part of your Likeness and may re-size or crop images or audio to fit format needs. 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You hereby warrant and represent that you have the right to enter into this agreement and to grant the rights granted to LLS herein.For Parents/Legal Guardians of Minor:I affirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of a child under the age of 18 years old, appearing in any photo, video, audio or other media and/or who has submitted his/her story to LLS and that I have the legal right to consent to, and by signing below, I hereby do consent to, the terms and conditions of this Consent and Release. * This field is required * Please fix the validation error messages in the Form Your story was not submitted due to a connection error. Please try again later.Team In TrainingBe part of a team that trains to save the lives of blood cancer patients.Learn MoreLight The NightTake steps to light up the evening skies in celebration and commemoration.Learn MoreMan Woman of the YearJoin community leaders in this fun and spirited 10-week fundraising competition.Learn MorePennies for PatientsJoin millions of students and thousands of schools to help end cancer.Learn MoreLeukemia Cup RegattaThe Leukemia Cup Regatta is a thrilling series of sailing events that combines the joy of boating with the important task of raising money to cure cancer.Learn MoreLLS LifestyleStart your own fundraising campaign and create your own experience to support LLS. Every activity or big idea is an opportunity to start a movement to cure cancer.Learn More The Leukemia Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is a global leader in the fight against cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.The Leukemia Lymphoma Society is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all monetary donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by tax laws. Please check with your financial advisor if you have more questions.

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