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Blood Cancer United, Inc.
City and country of registered office (if applicable) Washington, D.C., United States of America
Blood Cancer United, Inc. is the official new name of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Rebranded in late 2025 to create a more inclusive, easily understood identity, it stands as the world's leading 501(c)(3) voluntary health organization entirely dedicated to funding blood cancer research, patient support, and healthcare advocacy.
Mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, myeloma, and other blood cancers while improving the quality of life for patients and their families.Bold Goal: To collectively help blood cancer patients gain over 1 million years of life by 2040.History: Founded in 1949 by Rudolph and Antoinette Roesler de Villiers. It operated under names like the Leukemia Society of America before becoming LLS, and ultimately transitioning to Blood Cancer United.Leadership: Led by President and CEO E. Anders Kolb, MD.Headquarters: 1201 15th Street N.W., Suite 410, Washington, D.C. 20005.
Core Mission AreasResearch Funding: As the single largest non-profit funder of blood cancer research, they have invested over $1.8 billion globally. The organization has helped advance more than 70% of blood cancer treatments approved by the FDA over the last two decades.Therapy Acceleration Program® (TAP): A specialized strategic initiative that invests directly in biotech companies to fast-track innovative drugs from academic labs into clinical trials.Patient Support Services: The charity provides extensive free resources, including access to specialized oncology social workers, clinical trial nurse navigators, and registered dietitians. They also run financial assistance initiatives like the Urgent Need Program.Advocacy: Mobilises a network of volunteers to influence public policy, ensuring patients secure access to quality, coordinated, and affordable cancer therapies.
Signature Events & EngagementLight The Night: Their flagship national evening walk event where communities carry illuminated lanterns—white for survivors, gold to remember lost loved ones, and red for supporters—to raise critical treatment funds.Community Campaigns: Features alternative fundraising tracks such as Visionaries of the Year and Team In Training.