Blood Cancer United - Las Vegas

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

09/14/2026

Looking for trusted information and expert guidance on blood cancer––we’ve got you! 🎗️

Join Blood Cancer United for a FREE VIRTUAL education event created for blood cancer patients, survivors, family members, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

Hear from experts in blood cancer research, treatment, and survivorship as they share the latest on treatment options, emerging therapies, support resources.

Secure your virtual spot at our annual blood cancer conference—register today!

Register today 👉

LLS is now Blood Cancer United! We’ve evolved how we look, to ensure every blood cancer patient and caregiver knows that we provide support for 100+ blood cancers, not just leukemia and lymphoma. While our name has changed, our mission is still the same. 

08/25/2026

✨ Please join us in welcoming Kevin Hayes as our 2026 Light The Night Las Vegas Corporate Walk Chair! ✨

Kevin’s connection to the Blood Cancer United mission is deeply personal. A 30-year ALL survivor, Kevin has dedicated many years to giving back to the blood cancer community as a longtime volunteer and former Blood Cancer United board member.

As Chief Operating Officer of ISP, Kevin also brings tremendous leadership and a passion for bringing people together around a shared purpose. We are honored to have him lead our corporate community as we build toward an unforgettable 2026 Light The Night Las Vegas.

Kevin’s journey is a powerful reminder of why we Light The Night, to celebrate survivors, honor those we have lost, and bring hope to everyone impacted by blood cancer.

Please join us in welcoming Kevin and thanking him for continuing to lead, inspire, and champion our mission!

💛Light The Night Las Vegas
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 College of Southern Nevada – Charleston Campus

08/06/2026

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT💛

We're excited to officially announce that Light the Night Las Vegas is returning on Saturday, November 14 at The College of Southern Nevada- Charleston Campus!

Now is the time to gather your coworkers, friends, and family and register your team to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by blood cancer.

🔗 Register your team today through the link in our bio!

08/05/2026

Meet our 2026 Las Vegas Light The Night Honored Hero, Savannah! 🫶

Savannah made her entrance into the world on July 6th, 2023. After a seemingly uneventful pregnancy, her family was completely taken by surprise when she was born with congenital acute myeloid leukemia cutis. At just 11 days old, a biopsy confirmed the diagnosis.

From there, she was immediately boarded onto a medical flight and flown to CHLA to begin treatment.

Her fight was immense: 201 inpatient days, four intensive rounds of chemotherapy, and seven months spent away from home. On January 28, 2024, surrounded by family Savannah rang the bell and began her new life in remission.

Today, Savannah is a happy, healthy 3 year old with so much joy for life. She loves Disney princesses, playing with her baby dolls, kittens, and her big brothers.

Savannah's journey would not have been possible without the support of so many, including Blood Cancer United. This crucial help allowed her to receive the specialized, out-of-state treatment she needed at a hospital with a team dedicated to treating childhood cancers like hers. It is organizations like Blood Cancer United that ensure children like Savannah receive the best possible care, allowing them to go on to live happy, healthy lives.

Feeling called to support patients, and those fighting blood cancer like Savannah?
Register your team TODAY through the link🔗 in our bio!

07/16/2026

Acompáñanos a esta plática comunitaria ofrecida por Blood Cancer United en colaboración con la Universidad de Texas en El Paso. Un evento completamente GRATIS!!!
El Miércoles, 16 de septiembre pacientes con cancer de sangre y su red de apoyo estan invitados a asistir una tarde de educación, apoyo y conexión comunitaria. Cena incluida!
Registrarse aqui:

Acompáñanos a esta plática comunitaria ofrecida por Blood Cancer United en colaboración con la Universidad de Texas en El Paso. Esta es una oportunidad única para pacientes, cuidadores y la comunidad, donde aprenderán de expertos sobre:

06/09/2026

Our 2026 Las Vegas Student Visionaries of the Year 🎉

We are currently accepting applications for 2027. If you are a high school student or know a high school student, click the link in our bio to submit your application or DM us!

05/12/2026

We are still riding the high on the successes of our 2026 candidate class of Student Visionaries of the Year!
We are currently accepting applications for the class of 2027. If you are a high school student or know a high school student, click the link in our bio to submit your application today!