Blood Cancer United formerly Leukemia & Lymphoma

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We are Blood Cancer United, and we believe everyone with blood cancer deserves a longer, better life.

That’s why we are on a mission to cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families. How? We fund life-saving blood cancer research around the world, provide free information and support services for patients and their families, and are the voice for those seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.

With your help, we have invested more than $2 billion in groundbreaking research supporting many of today's most innovative approaches to treatment—helping those with blood cancer not only survive but also thrive.


Our organizational strategy: Extending and improving lives

Since we began in 1949, we’ve made tremendous strides for the blood cancer community. Some blood cancers can now be cured, and others can be managed as long-term chronic conditions. So, we measure our progress not just by cures, but by all the people who can live longer, more active lives after a blood cancer diagnosis.


We do this by:

  • Looking for the new ideas, funding the science, and bringing together the necessary elements, experts, and innovations to help accelerate progress
  • Protecting access to high-quality, affordable health coverage and funding for vital research into new, better treatments
  • Providing support to new and existing patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals
  • Developing and implementing novel programmatic and research efforts that focus on survivorship, caregiving, clinical trials, equitable access to care, and quality of life

Mission

Blood Cancer United is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services.

Founded in 1949, we are relentless in pursuit of our mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Our Giving Promise:

At Blood Cancer United, we believe....

Giving is personal: Contributions don't come from the wallet - they come from the heart. We respect how deeply our donors feel about what we do and why we do it.

Giving is community: A shared passion for change unites us. No matter where we live or who we are, we are together as one for a common cause.

Giving is good: Our donors believe in sharing their resource willingly for the good of all, not just themselves.

Giving is honest: We are always open about how, why, where, and when we use your contributions.

Giving is impact: We strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those around us and for those we may never meet.

Thank you for giving: Your generosity makes our work possible, and we promise to uphold your trust in us.

Needs

Financial Assistance: Blood Cancer United's Susan Lang Pay-It-Forward Patient Assistance program is available to blood cancer patients, with significant financial need, who may qualify to receive financial assistance for approved expenses which include ground transportation (gas, tolls, car rental, taxi, bus, train, ambulance services, etc.), air travel, and lodging related expenses. Support for this program is based on the availability of funds by disease diagnosis. Funds are available for the following:

- General Fund

- Myeloma Fund

- Pediatric Fund

- Patient Support Fund

Additional information is available at: https://bloodcancerunited.org/financial-assistance/susan-lang-pay-it-forward-patient-travel-assistance-program

In 2016, Blood Cancer United launched the Beat AML® Master Clinical Trial, the first collaborative precision medicine clinical trial in a blood cancer. The trial uses advanced technology to examine the genetic make-up of each patient’s cancer and then matches patients to the most promising targeted treatment.

So far, Beat AML has:

- Improved survival for AML patients enrolled in a Beat AML study (compared to standard chemotherapy)

- Facilitated precision medicine treatment for over 400 AML patients in a Beat AML sub-study

- Sequenced AML genomes for over 1,400 patients

- Offered clinical studies to treat 15 unique types of AML

Blood Cancer United volunteers are our heart and soul; without you we wouldn't have the same impact. Blood Cancer United volunteers help in so many ways - supporting patients, advocating for better access to treatments, making our fundraising efforts both fun and effective, and always setting the standard they set for compassion and kindness. Join us as a volunteer and join the cause that's having the most impact on finding new ways to fight cancer - not someday, but today.

There are many ways to volunteer; one of them will be right for you:

- Volunteer once a week, once a month or once in a while! You can volunteer for as few or as many hours as you'd like.

- We can match volunteer assignments to your capabilities, interests, talents and strengths.

- We can help train you if you'd like to learn a new skill.

- You can join our internship program and gain a professional reference for future jobs or graduate study.

Sign up to volunteer and/or receive additional information: https://bloodcancerunited.org/article/volunteer-your-area-greater-sacramento

Blood Cancer United is looking for Board members dedicated to the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. The Sacramento Board meets four times a year and serve a three-year term. We ask our Board members to help connect us in the community, assist with building awareness and fundraise to help us help more patients and their families.

Please email April Munn for more information at: april.munn@BloodCancerUnited.org

Want to give goods and services instead of cash? Blood Cancer United is always accepting in-kind donations. Some examples include:

- Advertising/media space

- Venues to host events including event kick-offs, receptions, meetings, etc.

Please email April Munn for more information or to submit an in-kind donation at: april.munn@BloodCancerUnited.org

Equity Statement

At Blood Cancer United, advocacy is in our blood. We are a vibrant community of researchers, volunteers, philanthropists, advocates, healthcare professionals, and nonprofit leaders.

Each day, we fight to find cures for blood cancers and help every patient access the care they need to survive and thrive. We believe our individual backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences are our greatest sources of creativity and innovation as we work together to create a more equitable world without blood cancer.

OUR POSITION

We stand for equal treatment, equal opportunities, and equal rights for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), people with disabilities, Hispanics and Latino/a/x, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, women, and other underrepresented groups.

OUR WORK

Together, we are working tirelessly to create pathways for equity for our staff, our volunteers, and our communities, while driving forward change that honors our mission and stands against systemic racism and injustice in all its forms. We are determined to break down barriers and address the needs of underserved populations. To date, we have pioneered advances in treatment that stem from a diverse ecosystem. By bringing together different perspectives, backgrounds, and thinking, we are fueling innovative breakthroughs that are a life force for blood cancer patients and their families who deserve to receive the best care and support possible.

OUR CULTURE

At Blood Cancer United, it is important that our teams reflect the communities we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, seen, and heard. We grow stronger when we embrace and learn from our differences. At the same time, we recognize that our shared identities unite us, creating a sense of belonging.

OUR COMMITMENT

We believe in continuous improvement, and we know we have more to do. As the global leader in the fight to end blood cancers, finding cures for all people impacted by these diseases is in our DNA. We will continue to educate ourselves, engage in difficult conversations, and hold ourselves and each other accountable.

For more information, please visit our website: https://bloodcancerunited.org/dei-commitment-new

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Blood Cancer United formerly Leukemia & Lymphoma

Year Established

1949

Mission Category

Health Care

Operating Budget

$1,000,001-$5 million

Organization Need

Funding: Program, Funding: Unrestricted, Volunteers, Board Members, In-Kind Donations

Demographics Served

Youth & Children, Low-income individuals/families, General population

Local Counties Served

Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yolo

Address

2443 Fair Oaks Blvd. #1179
Sacramento, CA 95825

Service areas

Sacramento, CA, US

Folsom, CA, US

Roseville, CA, US

Tahoe City, CA, US

Elk Grove, CA, US

Phone

916 929 4720

Website

https://bloodcancerunited.org/

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