Blood Cancer United - New England

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

Join us in celebrating Doug Landry as our Leadership Committee Chair for the 2027 Boston Visionaries of the Year campaign! With their insight and dedication, our Leadership Committee is empowered to lead with impact- and we’re grateful for the commitment they bring to Blood Cancer United 's mission. ❤

10/07/2026

Let’s give it up for Victoria Boyle, Sloane Ferrara, and Lucas Vrees, part of this year’s Student Visionaries of the Year! 👏
Filled with passion, purpose, and heart, Rhode to a Cure is stepping up to make an impact!
By fundraising with Blood Cancer United, Rhode to a Cure is helping to advance research, support patients and families, and advocate for those affected by blood cancer. ❤️🩸
We’re cheering them on as they lead with vision and help create a future without blood cancers. Join us in cheering on Victoria, Sloane, and Lucas in the comments below! ⭐️

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

09/18/2026

It takes a community to light the way for blood cancer patients and their families.

Volunteers are the heart of Light The Night, helping create an unforgettable evening filled with hope, remembrance, celebration, and connection. Whether you're looking to give back, meet new people, earn service hours, or be part of something meaningful, we'd love to have you join us at one of our New England Light The Night events in Hartford, Boston, or Providence.

Interested in volunteering? Email the contact listed at the bottom of the graphic for the walk you'd like to support. We'd be absolutely delighted to welcome you to the Light The Night community!

09/16/2026

Let’s give it up for Caitlin Brown and Zoey Fleming, part of this year’s Student Visionaries of the Year! 👏
Filled with passion, purpose, and heart, Hits and Sticks for a Cure is stepping up to make an impact!
By fundraising with Blood Cancer United , Hits and Sticks for a Cure is helping to advance research, support patients and families, and advocate for those affected by blood cancer. ❤️🩸
We’re cheering them on as they lead with vision and help create a future without blood cancers. Join us in cheering on Caitlin and Zoey in the comments below! ⭐️

09/15/2026

Join us in celebrating our Leadership Committee Members for the 2027 Student Visionaries of the Year campaign! With their insight and dedication, our Leadership Committee is empowered to lead with impact- and we’re grateful for the commitment they bring to 's mission. ❤

09/10/2026

Let’s give it up for Kaylyn Arienti, and Reese Beaulieu, part of this year’s Student Visionaries of the Year! 👏
Filled with passion, purpose, and heart, Beyond the Ribbon is stepping up to make an impact!
By fundraising with Blood Cancer United, Beyond the Ribbon is helping to advance research, support patients and families, and advocate for those affected by blood cancer. ❤️🩸
We’re cheering them on as they lead with vision and help create a future without blood cancers. Join us in cheering on Kaylyn, and Reese in the comments below! ⭐️

09/09/2026

Let’s give it up for Filimon Mesfin, Julian Kosciak, and Callia Sintros, part of this year’s Student Visionaries of the Year! 👏
Filled with passion, purpose, and heart, Harvard Hope is stepping up to make an impact!
By fundraising with Blood Cancer United, Harvard Hope is helping to advance research, support patients and families, and advocate for those affected by blood cancer. ❤️🩸
We’re cheering them on as they lead with vision and help create a future without blood cancers. Join us in cheering on Filimon, Julian, and Callia in the comments below! ⭐️

09/02/2026

👏 Say hello to Brayden, our 2027 Student Visionaries of the Year Honored Hero! ❤️
Brayden was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in February 2024 at age 13. After 128 days in the hospital and a stem cell transplant, he faced every challenge with remarkable determination and the support of a community united behind the message, “Bray’s Fight is Our Fight.” Now back to sports and thriving, Bray has turned his experience into a mission to bring hope and support to other families affected by blood cancer.
Brayden’s story fuels this year’s Student Visionaries of the Year candidates in New England as they step up, take the lead, and show what the next generation can do. By sharing these stories, our student leaders raise awareness, hope, and support for . 🩸✨

07/16/2026

We are proud to introduce the newest members of our Board of Trustees. As they join a dedicated group of returning board members, they bring unique perspectives, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to advancing our mission and serving patients, families, and caregivers facing blood cancer.

Please join us in welcoming this incredible group of leaders: Justin Masterman, Dr. David Weinstock, Alex Garcia, Marc Crisafulli, and Sharon Cunningham!

Together, our Board of Trustees reflects a powerful collective of leaders whose guidance, passion, and vision help drive our work forward. With the addition of these new members, we are strengthening our impact and moving closer to a world without blood cancers.

Please join us in welcoming our newest trustees and celebrating the entire Fiscal Year 2027 Board for their commitment to our community!