Blood Cancer United - Upstate New York & Vermont

10/06/2026

Please join us in wishing our fearless leader of the Board of Trustees, Larry Treen, a very Happy Birthday! 🎉

On behalf of our organization, and all the patients and families we serve, we wish you a year full of health and happiness.  We are so incredibly grateful for all that you have done over the years, and for all that you continue to do.

10/06/2026

09/26/2026

Valvoline and Blood Cancer United are Driving for a Dream with a special livery on William Byron’s No. 24 for the upcoming race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Designed by Palmer, a 12-year-old blood cancer hero and artist, the colorful beach themed livery represents joy, strength, and resilience.

Take a look at the behind-the-scenes design process of how Emily Butler Lue and Harris Lue of LUE Creative brought Palmer’s vision to life.

09/25/2026

Be Kind to Your Mind 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️

Patients, survivors, and caregivers can order a Be Kind to Your Mind wellness box, created with mental well-being in mind. We’re also featured in the September Elephants and Tea September Issue, sharing stories and resources from the blood cancer community.

Check it out and order your box today!
https://bit.ly/4Axg81j

09/25/2026

09/25/2026

"Over 65 years of life, I’ve walked through many difficult seasons, and what I know for certain is this: in every single one, God has been with me, and He has seen me through. But when I got married in February 2023, life felt full again, full of joy, full of plans, full of promise. At my niece’s wedding, while line dancing, I felt a sudden 'pop' in my rib. I never imagined that moment would lead to a diagnosis of multiple myeloma (MM), just three months after marrying my sweet husband, Ray.

I had been enjoying retirement after working since I was 14. I survived shingles in 2020 and an emergency appendectomy that same year. I had been savoring time with my five beautiful grandchildren. Then came 2023, a year I expected to spend traveling and building new memories with the love of my life. Instead, pain, muscle spasms, compression fractures, and rib fractures brought everything to a halt.

Looking back, I realized I had been tired and hurting for a long time but had pushed through it, as I always do. My pain tolerance is high, but this was beyond anything I’d ever known. I thought nothing could hurt worse than labor... then shingles came. And then cancer said, ‘Let me show you what pain really is.’

A stem cell transplant on December 29, 2023.

In June 2024, I got the call: I am MRD-negative and still MRD-negative over a year later. God is great! They may say myeloma is incurable, but I know this: nothing is too hard for God. If He did it before, He can do it again.”

For Dawn, "more" meant more time with her new husband, Ray. Just three months after they were married, she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Instead of the travel and adventures they had planned, they faced a blood cancer diagnosis together.

Today, Dawn is MRD-negative and continuing to make memories with her family, her grandchildren, and the life she fought so hard to keep living.

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and we are working toward a future filled with more. Help us raise more awareness and work toward a future where everyone affected by blood cancer has more time to love, more time to dream, and more time to write the next chapter of their story.

We're working toward more time, more hope, and more tomorrows. Learn more about our resources: https://bcutd.org/3Ufxqzz

09/25/2026

More and more support, guidance, and peace of mind.​

​This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we want every patient and family to know about a free resource that does not get talked about enough. ​

​Open enrollment is coming, and finding the right health insurance plan for your specific needs may lower your out-of-pocket costs. Our Medical Debt Case Managers provide personalized, one-on-one health insurance evaluations to help prevent future medical debt.​

​Because more and more awareness can lead to more and more action.

Preventing medical debt starts with getting on the right insurance plan. Contact us to learn more 👇
https://bcutd.org/3TLuwT8

09/24/2026

Meet Omar Abdel-Wahab, MD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

A recent National Academy of Medicine electee Abdel-Wahab’s project studies a mutation in the SRSF2 gene. It shows up in 25% of people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), 50% of people with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, and 25% of people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) over age 65. Understanding what's happening at the molecular level with genes like SRSF2 could mean one new drug works across all of these types of blood cancer.

“Finding funding for this project at this early step can be challenging, but will be critical in bringing this treatment closer to patients," says Abdel-Wahab.

This project is part of the more than 250 academic research projects supported through Blood Cancer United's multi-year grants portfolio, all aimed at getting closer to better treatment options.

Learn more ⤵️
https://bcutd.org/3TTQzqR

09/24/2026

Blood Cancer United and the Hairy Cell Leukemia Foundation have announced six new research grants as part of their extended HCL2030 partnership. Nearly $7 million will be invested over the next five years in research focused on better understanding what drives hairy cell leukemia and finding better therapies for patients, particularly those with variant disease or relapsed classic hairy cell leukemia.

This , learn more and read the full announcement ⤵️
https://bcutd.org/4hndl1X

09/23/2026

This is Vivian ❤️

When she was just four months old, her family received the news that she had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Although initially reaching remission, her cancer returned just months later. ​Then a breakthrough treatment called CAR T-cell therapy gave her another chance, and today Vivian is thriving.

Her family is passionate about sharing her story and advocating for continued investment in research that can help more children facing blood cancer.​ 🔬​

To share her story, we’re working with our partners , to highlight Vivian as one of our Honored Heroes for the 2026 campaign! She will be featured throughout September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, at locations nationwide as part of Sock it To Cancer and Unleashed Brands will have commemorative socks that will benefit The Dare to Dream Program. ✨​🧦

09/23/2026

Our Therapy Acceleration Program (TAP) partners work directly with innovative biotech companies to move the most promising blood cancer research from the lab into clinical trials, faster. TAP looks to change the standard of care while addressing high unmet medical needs.

Royalty Pharma's commitment to TAP is helping power that progress. With this gift of $7.5M, it marks the largest corporate donor donation that our TAP program has received.

Together, that means more treatments and more time for every patient.

Learn more about this impact on TAP ⬇️
https://bcutd.org/4yIm6ee

09/23/2026

This is George ❤️

He enjoys reading, building with Legos, and spending time with his older sister, Marilyn. ​

After experiencing unexplained bruising and fatigue, George was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) at just 8 years old. After spending more than five months in the hospital undergoing treatment, he is now thriving in remission. ​

In partnership with , George is one of our Honored Heroes for the 2026 campaign! George will be featured throughout September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, at locations nationwide as part of Sock it To Cancer and Unleashed Brands will have commemorative socks that will benefit our organization and the families we support. ​✨​🧦

09/23/2026

Pass it along. 💌

If this is your family right now, you are not alone. The Dare to Dream Project is here for every family navigating a pediatric blood cancer with free resources and personalized support every step of the way. Learn more ⤵️
https://bcutd.org/4yWfnxr

09/22/2026

Your brain called. It wants a checklist. 🧠☎️

If your mental checklist is running overtime, you're not alone. As a young adult with blood cancer, there can be a lot to carry—appointments, treatment, relationships, work, and everything in between. It's okay to prioritize your mental health, ask for support, and take things one step at a time. Find free mental health resources for young adults here👇
https://bcutd.org/3TmqQXL

09/15/2026

Calling all volunteer photographers!

We’re looking for photographers to help capture the magic of our Light the Night event on Saturday, October 17th at Siena University.

This is a great in-kind marketing opportunity to showcase your photography, while supporting a meaningful cause.

Interested in donating your talents and gaining exposure for your business? We’d love to hear from you! Send us a message, email, or comment below for more details.

09/15/2026

Calling all volunteer photographers! 📸

We’re looking for photographers to help capture the magic of our Light the Night event on Saturday, October 17th at Siena University.

This is a great in-kind marketing opportunity to showcase your photography, while supporting a meaningful cause.

Interested in donating your talents and gaining exposure for your business? We’d love to hear from you! Send us a message, email, or comment below for more details.

09/15/2026

📸 Calling all volunteer photographers!

We’re looking for photographers to help capture the magic of our Light the Night event on Saturday, October 17th at Siena University.

This is a great in-kind marketing opportunity to showcase your photography, while supporting a meaningful cause.

Interested in donating your talents and gaining exposure for your business? We’d love to hear from you! Send us a message, email, or comment below for more details.

06/11/2026

Across the country, Light the Night participants are taking action for United in Impact Day—a chance for our entire community of participants, donors, sponsors, patients, survivors, and supporters to come together with one shared purpose: funding lifesaving blood cancer research and patient support programs.

Here are a few ways you can get involved today:
• Share Your Why – Post your fundraising page and tell your network why Light The Night matters to you.
• Use Your Voice – Share a post on social media to help spread the message and inspire others to get involved.
• Make a Personal Gift – Even a $5 donation demonstrates your commitment and encourages others to support your efforts.
• Recruit Your Team – Invite friends, family members, and coworkers to register and join you at Light The Night.

05/27/2026

A very special thank you to all of our incredible Visionaries of the Year sponsors 💙✨

This campaign would not have been possible without your generosity, support, and commitment to our mission. Because of you, we were able to make a meaningful impact throughout these past ten weeks and create an unforgettable campaign season.

✨ Silver Sponsor
Treen Charitable Events

✨ Bronze Sponsors
Anthony and Amanda Casale
Bonacio
Burke Electric
Caponera Law Firm
Chauvin Dentistry
Dawn Homes
EMCO Construction
Hannoush Jewelers
Jackie Southwick
Joe Ciliento
Lia Auto Group
Market 32/Price Chopper
Saxton Signs

✨ Hero Circle Sponsors
Bob Marini
Bourdeau Builders
Camelot Print and Copy Centers
Dr. Mike D’Anton
High Stakes Marketing
Mohawk Chevrolet
The Todd Slingerland Charitable Foundation

✨ In-Kind Sponsors
Abstract Ice
Coccadotts Cake Shop
The CWK Homes Team and KW Platform
JM Photography
Kaelin’s Florals
Floral Designs by LiRog
NcPhotography
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Market 32/Price Chopper

Thank you for believing in this mission and for standing alongside our community every step of the way. We are so grateful for each and every one of you 👏

05/26/2026

We want to give a very special thank you to our Visionaries of the Year Honored Hero, Eva 💙✨

At just 3 years old, Eva has already shown more strength, courage, and resilience than most people could ever imagine. Her bright spirit, smile, and bravery inspired every single person involved in this year’s campaign.

Our visionaries were so honored to fight for a cause in Eva’s name and to help make a difference for children and families facing similar journeys. Eva reminded all of us why this mission matters so deeply and gave even more meaning to every dollar raised, every event held, and every effort made throughout these past ten weeks.

Eva, we are endlessly proud of you and so grateful to have had you as such a special part of this campaign. Thank you for inspiring our community and touching so many hearts along the way. You are truly incredible 💫

Photos courtesy of J.M. Photography and Alena Diane Photography