Leukemia Research Foundation

09/02/2026

How can patients and caregivers living with leukemia or MDS harness artificial intelligence tools safely and confidently to become better advocates for their own care? In this webinar a health literacy expert and a legal expert will provide key insights to help you understand these tools, so you are better equipped to ask the right questions and make the right choices. Register today: https://bit.ly/4iGngC4

09/01/2026

We are pleased to announce the 2026-2028 New Investigator Research Grant recipients! Grants of $150K, over two years, have been awarded to 20 investigators with transformative projects from across the country and beyond. This total investment of $3M, supports projects that have the potential to impact broad, essential areas of leukemia research. As the nation’s largest nonprofit focused exclusively on funding leukemia research, we are continually focused on accelerating the development of new and better treatments and an ultimate cure for leukemia. We congratulate each of these outstanding scientists! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4zPnWLt

09/01/2026

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or CLL, is the most common leukemia accounting for one-third of all leukemia cases. On this World CLL Day 2026 we put a spotlight on treatment advancements that researchers continue to make, as well as educational resources available for all CLL patients to help better navigate the journey. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yJCLET

08/11/2026

Thanks to the more than 400 people who participated in the 25th Annual Angels in the Fairway Golf Outing last weekend, all raising funds for leukemia research.

And a special thank you to Larry and Patty Mix who have sponsored this event over the years, in honor of their son Joey who passed away from leukemia.

Deepest gratitude to the Joey’s Angels Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation for all you do to help patients and support scientific research.

07/31/2026

The countdown is on for the 25th Annual Angels in the Fairway Golf Outing on Aug. 7 at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, WI. Join us! There are still limited spots available in the morning for 18 holes and also a few for the new Wee Nip Short Golf Course on site.

For 25 years Larry and Patty Mix have organized this event in honor of their son Joey who passed away from leukemia. During that time they have raised nearly $3.4M for leukemia research through the Joey's Angels Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation.

A big thank you to all the participants over the years, everyone joining us on Aug. 7, and especially to the F.H. Paschen company, which has been a staunch event supporter since the beginning. https://bit.ly/4fPJz5j

07/20/2026

A leukemia diagnosis can leave you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and alone. Join us **Sept. 14** for a live online event, "After the Diagnosis: Finding Your Path Forward," led by a mental health expert, who will provide tools to help you learn the right questions to ask and tips on how to become an active partner in your own treatment decisions. This is part of our special "Leukemia Awareness Month" programming. Register: https://bit.ly/4gJJGlc

06/24/2026

A huge thank you to the Crowder family, C - Quarters Marina, and everyone involved with the 23rd Annual Kingfish Shootout in Carrabelle, FL for your amazing support.

This year’s Shootout raised an incredible $150K for the Leukemia Research Foundation, bringing the total raised over the years to more than $1.7M.

This event is held annually in memory of Lisa Crowder, who lost her battle with leukemia in 2002, and raises funds to support innovative leukemia research. Thank you, thank you for your commitment and dedication.

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06/12/2026

Dr. Caner Saygin, a hematologist/oncologist at The University of Chicago and a recipient of a 2025 Leukemia Research Foundation New Investigator Research Grant, talks with Dionne Miller ABC7 at the 32nd Annual ABC7 Gibbons 5KRun, about how ongoing leukemia research is creating new therapies and new hopes for patients. Check out the video! https://youtu.be/QVGZp5pyqyo

Proceeds from the event benefit the Leukemia Research Foundation, the nation’s largest nonprofit focused exclusively on funding leukemia research and supporting leukemia patients and their loved ones.

Dr. Caner Saygin, a hematologist/oncologist at the University of Ch...

06/12/2026

Kevin Radelet, executive director of the Leukemia Research Foundation, and Jaime Moran, Foundation Board member and healthcare executive, talk with Dionne Miller ABC7 about the Foundation’s defined strategy, impact, and the importance of funding early career researchers, during the 32nd Annual ABC7 Gibbons Run in Chicago. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/n_DhC9sXbRE

Kevin Radelet, executive director of the Leukemia Research Foundati...

06/10/2026

Nancy Zurawski, who was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 2007, and her son Matt, share their story with Dionne Miller ABC7. Nancy has participated in the ABC7 Gibbons Run for 19 years with a team of friends and family, and believes this is "just such a great day of hope." Thanks for sharing your story, Nancy!

Check out this video: https://youtu.be/3P5jnWfgOZc