Blood Cancer United Light The Night

Blood Cancer United Light The Night Doing the most for more people with blood cancer.
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Light The Night is now Blood Cancer United Light The Night—bringing communities together to walk, honor, and fundraise for a world without blood cancer.

Today is United In Impact Day! ❤️Every Light The Night participant has a reason they're showing up this season. For some...
06/11/2026

Today is United In Impact Day! ❤️

Every Light The Night participant has a reason they're showing up this season. For some, it's a loved one. For others, it's their own experience with blood cancer. And for many, it's a desire to create hope for patients and families.

Sharing your story helps others understand why this mission matters. It raises awareness, inspires support, and brings more people together around the Blood Cancer United mission.

Today, we're inviting our community to share their "why" and help spread the word about Light The Night.

Join us in taking action today! Share your story, support a Light The Night participant with a donation, or make a gift directly to Light The Night. ❤️👉 https://bcutd.org/43nuPoB

When Zac was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in 2015, he did what so many of us do when life hands us some...
06/10/2026

When Zac was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in 2015, he did what so many of us do when life hands us something we never expected. He just kept going.

For years, that was enough. But in 2024, he got involved with Light The Night in Charlotte and discovered the power of survivorship in community.

Now in his third year as an Emerging Leader, Zac helps bring the Charlotte community together around a cause that’s so personal to him. Standing in the survivor circle for the first time, he teared up as a wave of relief washed over him.

"The feeling of compassion and support is almost impossible to explain in words," he says.

And beyond Light The Night, he carries his survivorship just as proudly. Tattooed on his forearm in Hebrew: "Survivor." Right beside it, the leukemia orange ribbon, worn every single day, sparking conversations and spreading awareness everywhere he goes.

"This organization truly saved my life. Being involved with Blood Cancer United, I just feel as if I'm actually making an impact in my local community, in more ways than just for awareness."

National Cancer Survivors Month is an opportunity to honor survivors like Zac, whose stories inspire us to keep showing up for people affected by blood cancer. 🤍 Be part of a community built on support, connection, and hope. 👉 https://bcutd.org/4ed8Yoz

06/04/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to bring your company together? ❤️​

Light The Night gives companies and organizations an opportunity to create impact that reaches far beyond the workplace.

When your company creates a team, you can:​
✔ Bring employees together around a shared goal​
✔ Encourage teamwork and build stronger connections​
✔ Show your company’s commitment to your community​
✔ Support employees and families affected by blood cancer​
✔ Help fund lifesaving research, advocacy, and patient support services​

Getting started is easier than you think. We’ll partner with your team every step of the way and provide resources and tools to help set your team up for success. ❤️💛🤍​
Your company can help lead the way toward a world without blood cancer. Connect with us to learn how your company can join Light The Night 👉 https://bcutd.org/3Q2wEE7

Momentum is building for Light The Night! ❤️💛🤍​Across the country, our participants are already hitting major milestones...
04/23/2026

Momentum is building for Light The Night! ❤️💛🤍​

Across the country, our participants are already hitting major milestones and showing us the power of early action. We are so proud to celebrate these leaders who are already making massive moves for our mission:​
Karen Draper-Smolinski – Inland Empire market​
Nick Alfaro – Omaha, NE ​
Diana Gleisberg Meredith – Omaha, NE ​
Kristen Bockenstedt – Des Moines, IA ​
Victoria Sorrentino – San Diego market​
Scott Michelson – Kansas City, MO ​
Arthur Flatau – Kansas City, MO ​
Charles Pritchard III – Des Moines, IA ​
Ian Yazbec – Kansas City, MO ​

These milestones represent more than just hope—they represent progress. Every dollar raised helps fund research, expand access to resources, and support those navigating a blood cancer diagnosis.​

Fundraising Milestone Clubs: ​
⭐ Bright Lights Club: Raise $1,000+ ​
⭐ Twice as Bright Club: Raise $2,500+ ​
⭐ 5K Club: Raise $5,000+​

Want to see what these milestones mean and how your fundraising makes a difference? Learn more about our Participant Recognition Programs here 👉 https://bcutd.org/4tZGkO3

At 18 years old, just days before her 19th birthday, Lana was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).​“I never expe...
04/10/2026

At 18 years old, just days before her 19th birthday, Lana was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).​

“I never expected to be sharing my cancer story,” Lana shared.​

What started as exhaustion, dizziness, and unexplained bruising turned into something far more serious. After collapsing while getting ready for class and being misdiagnosed, she finally heard the words no one her age expects: “We think it’s cancer.”​

Everything changed.​

During treatment, Lana faced near-total isolation as the world shut down during COVID-19. Only her mom and sister could be by her side. Over the next 20 months, she navigated intensive chemotherapy, countless procedures, and life-threatening complications.​

Today, she’s in remission, a graduate student in clinical social work, and an advocate using her voice to make sure people understand what blood cancer really looks like.​

Blood Cancer United became a lifeline for Lana and her family, providing support when they needed it most, including helping her stay in school and continue pursuing her goals.​

Now, she gives back. From organizing fundraisers to representing her community as a Light The Night Honored Hero, Lana is making an impact for others facing blood cancer.​

During National Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week, we recognize young adults like Lana who are navigating cancer, survivorship, and everything that comes with it.​

Register for Light The Night and be part of a community that shows up for patients, survivors, and families every step of the way 👉 https://bcutd.org/4c1zZM6

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