Blood Cancer United - Oklahoma

10/21/2026

To our Oklahoma City blood cancer and healthcare community: we'd love for you to join us.

Whether you're a patient, survivor, caregiver, family member, friend, or someone honoring the memory of a loved one, you have a place here.

And to the doctors, nurses, researchers, and healthcare professionals who walk alongside families every day, thank you. This invitation is for you, too.

Join OKC Honored Hero Jude at Light The Night as our community comes together to honor every blood cancer journey, celebrate moments of hope, and show families facing cancer that they are never alone.

You don't need to fundraise or be on a team. Simply show up, walk with us, and be part of something meaningful.

Come Walk In Our Shoes.

Friday, October 23 | 5:30-8:30 PM
Scissortail Park | Oklahoma City

Register Here: https://lightthenight.org/events/oklahoma-city

10/21/2026

To our Tulsa blood cancer and healthcare community: we'd love for you to join us.

Patients, survivors, families, caregivers, and those remembering someone they love.

And to the incredible doctors, nurses, researchers, and healthcare professionals who care for our families.

This invitation is for all of you.

Join our Tulsa Honored Hero, Emilio, at Light The Night as we come together to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones, and remind every family impacted by blood cancer that they're not alone.

You don't need to fundraise or be on a team. Just come as you are.

Come Walk In Our Shoes.

Thursday, October 22 | 5:30-8:30 PM
Guthrie Green | Tulsa

Register Here: https://lightthenight.org/events/tulsa

10/20/2026

OKC, JUDE IS WALKING FOR A CURE. WILL YOU JOIN HIM?

Our Oklahoma City Honored Hero, Jude, is inviting you to be part of something bigger than a walk.

Join us at Light The Night OKC as we celebrate survivors, honor loved ones, and stand alongside everyone whose lives have been touched by blood cancer. Jude's story is a reminder of why this community comes together each year and why every step matters.

There's still time to donate, register, and invite someone to walk with you.

Friday, October 23 | 5:30-8:30 PM
Scissortail Park | Oklahoma City, OK

Register Here: https://lightthenight.org/events/oklahoma-city

Together, we bring hope to patients, families, and survivors across Oklahoma. No one walks alone.

10/20/2026

TULSA, COME WALK IN EMILIO'S SHOES!

We're just days away from Light The Night Tulsa, and our Honored Hero, Emilio, and his family have a special invitation for you!

Join Emilio and hundreds of supporters as we celebrate survivors, remember loved ones, and walk in honor of everyone impacted by blood cancer. Together, we can show Emilio and local families that they are not alone in their journey.

There's still time to donate, register, and invite a friend or family member to join you.

Thursday, October 22 | 5:30-8:30 PM
Guthrie Green | Tulsa, OK

Register Here: https://lightthenight.org/events/tulsa

Every story matters. Every dollar makes a difference. No one walks alone.

10/19/2026

The wait is almost over. This week, we Light The Night in Oklahoma.

Join us for two inspiring evenings as our communities come together to honor, remember, celebrate, and support everyone impacted by blood cancer.

• Tulsa Light The Night - Thursday, October 22 – Guthrie Green
• Oklahoma City Light The Night - Friday, October 23 – Scissortail Park

Whether you're walking in support of a loved one, celebrating a survivor, or standing with the blood cancer community, we'd love to see you there.

If you haven't registered yet, visit the links below to sign up today and be part of something meaningful.

Tulsa: https://lightthenight.org/events/tulsa
OKC: https://lightthenight.org/events/oklahoma-city

10/15/2026

📅 Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
🕒 Time: 10:30AM – 1:30PM
📍Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Your health is more than cancer treatment alone. Join Blood Cancer Untied for Caring for the Whole You: Mind, Body and Wellness During the Cancer Journey - a free cancer education program to connect with experts and learn strategies to enhance quality of life, promote resilience, and support your health at every stage of the cancer journey. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, in treatment, or living beyond cancer, this program will provide trusted information, practical tools, and the opportunity to connect with others in the
blood cancer community.

Complimentary lunch will be provided - RSVP today!
➡️ https://bcutd.org/RR111426

10/14/2026

Our Oklahoma City Honored Hero, Jude, invites you to join him at Light The Night!

At 17 years old, Jude has experienced firsthand the impact of blood cancer, and he's helping inspire hope for patients and families across Oklahoma.

Every lantern carried and every step taken helps shine a light on the blood cancer community while funding critical research and support services for those affected by blood cancer.

Join us on October 23 at Scissortail Park as we celebrate survivors, honor loved ones, and support those still facing a diagnosis.

Registration is free. Sign up using the link in this post and help us make this year's Light The Night our brightest yet.

Registration: https://lightthenight.org/events/oklahoma-city

10/13/2026

Our Tulsa Honored Hero, Emilio, invites you to join him at Light the Night!

Every lantern carried and every step taken helps shine a light on the blood cancer community and supports patients and families right here in Oklahoma.

Join us on October 22 at Guthrie Green as we celebrate survivors, honor loved ones, and support those still facing a diagnosis.

Registration is free. Sign up using the link in this post and help us make this year's Light The Night our brightest yet.

Registration: https://lightthenight.org/events/tulsa

10/07/2026

Volunteers Needed for Light The Night Tulsa!

We're looking for volunteers to help make Light The Night Tulsa a memorable evening for local patients, survivors, families, and supporters.

📍 Guthrie Green
📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ Volunteer shifts available throughout the day from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

From morning setup to evening breakdown, volunteers are needed throughout the day to help create an unforgettable Light The Night experience. Opportunities include registration, route support, activity stations, event support, and more.

Whether you're passionate about giving back, supporting the blood cancer community, or simply looking for a meaningful way to spend your time, we'd love to have you join us.

Every volunteer helps bring Light The Night to life and supports our mission to create a world without blood cancers.

Sign up today: https://form.jotform.com/262504595604156

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, coworkers, and anyone looking for a volunteer opportunity in the Tulsa area!

10/06/2026

We’re just a little over 2 weeks away from Light The Night Oklahoma, and we can’t wait to see our community come together at Guthrie Green in Tulsa on October 22 and Scissortail Park in Oklahoma City on October 23!

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors and community partners for helping make Light The Night possible. Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, TransFund, and to Bearcat Land, Inc., BOK Financial, Dolese Bros. Co., Frederic Dorwart Lawyers PLLC, Hall Estill, Kimray, Inc., Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute, OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Porsche Oklahoma City, Presbyterian Health Foundation, QuikTrip, S&S Promotions, Scissortail Park, Zonly Looman with Studio Z Art & Events, Variant Sneakers & Apparel, and Wright Water Corporation.

Your commitment to our mission brings hope to blood cancer patients and their families while helping fund lifesaving research, advocacy, and support programs. We are so grateful for your partnership and support.

There’s still time to get involved! We’re currently seeking volunteers for both events, with an especially great need in Tulsa. Volunteers play a vital role in creating a memorable experience for the hundreds of patients, survivors, families, caregivers, and supporters who gather to bring light to the darkness of cancer.

Sign up to volunteer here:
Tulsa: https://form.jotform.com/262504595604156
OKC: https://form.jotform.com/262444267116153

Together, we can make Light The Night 2026 an unforgettable celebration of hope, remembrance, and support.

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