Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)
Mission
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting blood cancers. Committed to saving lives, LLS drives forward its dual mission: to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma while enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families.
Key Focus Areas
- Groundbreaking Research
- The largest nonprofit funder of blood cancer research, investing $1.8+ billion since 1949 to advance treatments, therapies, and cures.
- Supports cutting-edge studies, including immunotherapy, precision medicine, and clinical trials.
- Comprehensive Patient Support
- Provides free education, resources, and personalized assistance to patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
- Programs include financial aid, peer mentoring, and disease-specific guidance.
- Policy & Advocacy
- Leads a nationwide grassroots movement to influence legislation and healthcare policies, ensuring faster access to treatments and affordable care.
- Advocates for patient rights at state and federal levels.
- Fundraising & Awareness Campaigns
- Organizes high-impact initiatives like:
- Light The Night® (community walks to honor survivors and remember loved ones)
- Team In Training® (endurance sports fundraising)
- Visionaries of the Year (competitive philanthropic leadership program)
- Organizes high-impact initiatives like:
Global Presence
Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York, LLS operates through a network of regional offices across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring localized support and nationwide impact.