Blood Cancer United - Missouri

10/02/2026

💛 There’s still time to volunteer for Light The Night on October 17!

We're still looking for volunteers to help create a memorable evening for blood cancer patients, survivors, families, and supporters. Sign up at www.volunteerbloodcancerunited.org and join us in bringing light to the darkness of cancer. ✨

Questions? Email [email protected].

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

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

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

🎉 Earn an Exclusive Light The Night Bear Keychain! 🐻

From September 15-17, raise $500 and receive a special Light The Night bear keychain while supplies last!

Every dollar you raise helps provide critical support for blood cancer patients and their families, helping cover everyday expenses so they can focus on treatment and recovery.

Inspired by the comfort that small acts of kindness can bring, this bear is a reminder of the hope and impact you're making. Keep it for yourself or share it with someone who could use a little encouragement.

Clip it to your keys, backpack, or gym bag and show your Light The Night pride wherever you go! 💜✨

09/14/2026

This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we're proud to partner with ImpactLife to help raise awareness about blood cancers and the lifesaving impact of blood donation. 🩸❤️

From now through February 2027, ImpactLife donors can choose to support Blood Cancer United through the Good Giving Program. Your blood donation can help patients today, while your support helps fund research and patient services for the future.

Find a donation location near you and learn more at

Donate blood and save lives with ImpactLife, serving communities across Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Make a difference today.

09/03/2026

💛 Make a difference this October!

We're looking for volunteers to help make Light The Night on October 17 a memorable and impactful experience for blood cancer patients, survivors, families, and supporters. Whether you can help with setup, registration, activities, or event support, we'd love to have you on our team.

Sign up today at the link in our bio!

Questions or having trouble signing up? Email David Wettroth at [email protected].

Together, we can bring light to the darkness of cancer. ✨

09/01/2026

Blood Cancer Awareness Month is here, and we're proud to partner with ImpactLife to make an even bigger impact for patients and families affected by blood cancer.

When you donate blood at any ImpactLife donor center or mobile blood drive this September, register under Blood Cancer United or use Group Code 11905 and select a $20 charitable donation to Blood Cancer United through Good Giving.

Your blood donation helps save lives today, and your support helps advance Blood Cancer United's mission to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. 💛🩸

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re proud to partner with Blood Cancer United for several blood drives. Blood is medicine for cancer patients like Tessa Sutton, giving them the priceless gift of more time and memories with their families. She leaves behind a legacy of giving through the Tessa Sutton Foundation, and we’re proud to share her story. https://youtu.be/a5mDqZdRSD4

Learn more about our Blood Cancer United drives here! bloodcenter.org/bcu

08/20/2026

You’re invited!

Join us on Saturday, October 17 at Festival & Parking Plaza in Forest Park as we come together to bring light to the darkness of cancer.

Every step, every dollar raised fuels Blood Cancer United’s mission to create a world without blood cancers.

Registration is open👉 https://www.lightthenight.org/events/st-louis

06/02/2026

Introducing our 2026 Visionaries of the Year:​

🥇 Visionary of the Year: Dr. Maggie Cupit-Link!​
🥈 Runner-Up: Dr. Todd Fehniger!​
⭐ All Star Candidate: Dr. Lynnea Brumbaugh!​

Over the last 10 weeks, these Visionaries of the Year have made significant contributions to Blood Cancer United mission. This past Friday, we celebrated their extraordinary efforts!

Join us in congratulating these amazing leaders below! 🫶👇

06/01/2026

You made this happen. ✨

For each candidate, team member, sponsor, donor, and volunteer—thank you for showing up, giving back, and believing in what’s possible.

This Blood Cancer United Visionaries of the Year season was nothing short of inspiring. Because of you, more research, more support, and more advancements are within reach for people with blood cancer. ❤️

05/20/2026

It’s Blood Cancer United’s Hike Yosemite Action Day! 📣

Each year, Blood Cancer United Team In Training participants sign up to hike iconic locations like Yosemite National Park. This isn’t just a hike—it’s a trek that turns into hope for patients and families facing blood cancer.

We’ve got ONE DAY to make a BIG impact for patients and families affected by blood cancer. ⭐️✨ Today is the final push—every step and every dollar counts. By taking action, you can help fund critical research, support services, and help make more life possible for people with .

If you’ve been looking for a moment to make a difference—this is it. 💛

Make a contribution to Hike Yosemite at 👉 https://bcutd.org/4u6JGPV

05/15/2026

🎉 Leadership Announcement for St. Louis Light The Night 🎉

We are honored to welcome Jeff Marker to the Executive Leadership Committee as our Corporate Walk Chair for the St. Louis Light The Night.

Jeff Marker is a senior leader and Principal at RSM US LLP with a passion for developing the next generation of talent. Drawing on decades of experience in consulting and leadership, Jeff is known for his practical, values-driven approach—emphasizing integrity, continuous learning, and the power of strong professional relationships. He frequently speaks on leadership topics, sharing lessons from his career to help professionals at all levels understand that leadership is not defined by title, but by actions that create impact and help others succeed.

Please join us in welcoming Jeff and thanking him for his continued support of Light The Night. 💛✨

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