Blood Cancer United - South Central Texas

10/09/2026

Thank you to the Bove family for sharing their story! We can’t wait to smile with Annabella tomorrow at Light The Night ❤️🌟

https://lightthenight.org/events/san-antonio

No parent ever wants to hear that their child has cancer, but that is the reality for the Bove family. They said despite getting that devastating news, with their Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary family behind them and with support from Blood Cancer United, this dark, painful journey has turned into a resilient life of advocacy. 👇 Full story at the link in the comments.

10/06/2026

Join Blood Cancer United for Living Well with Myeloma: a powerful program designed to support and empower multiple myeloma patients and their families. Participants will learn about the latest treatment advances, learn about navigating finances, and information on Clinical Trials. Plus, you will connect with other myeloma patients, survivors, & community resources. Complimentary lunch will be provided.

RSVP today- https://na.eventscloud.com/website/97304/

Saturday, October 24th ​
Location: Maggiano’s at The Rim in San Antonio

Thank you to our national sponsors: and Local Support from &

10/05/2026

10/04/2026

Blood Cancer United’s Light The Night connects neighbors, families, friends, organizations and community partners to celebrate, honor and remember everyone affected by the disease.

10/02/2026

We hope to see you all out on October 10th!
Register here: https://lightthenight.org/events/san-antonio

09/30/2026

Thank you CHRISTUS Children's for taking such great care of our patients and their families! 🔔🎗️💡❤️

We can’t wait to see you out there with us on the 10th!

09/30/2026

Thank you Methodist Hospital for showing up loud and proud for our patients! ❤️
We’ll see you on 10th!

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

09/22/2026

✨ Be a part of something bigger than yourself. Join us at Light The Night to stand with blood cancer patients and their families, raise awareness, and help fund critical research and support services that make a real difference. Every step, every donation, and every voice matters. 💜

👉 Sign up and donate today. Together, we can bring light to the darkness of cancer.

👉 Register in Austin: https://www.lightthenight.org/events/austin
👉 Register in San Antonio: https://www.lightthenight.org/events/san-antonio

09/16/2026

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

Join 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, and support resources.

Secure your virtual spot for this Saturday, September 19, at our annual blood cancer conference by registering today!
Register now at:

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. 

09/15/2026

💙 A special thank you to Valero for being a proud sponsor of Light The Night! 💙

Your support helps bring hope to blood cancer patients and their families while advancing critical research and patient programs. We are grateful for your commitment to making a difference in our community.

Together, we're helping bring light to the darkness of cancer. ✨💙