The countdown is on to the National Virtual Leukemia Conference! Learn from leading Canadian scientists and experts in cancer care about the latest advancements, care, and treatments for all four major groups of leukemia. If you are a caregiver, family member, person living with leukemia, or a healthcare professional, register now. Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gD2EEYNN
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada
Non-profit Organization Management
Supporting the blood cancer community. You are not alone; we are here to help! BloodCancers.Ca
About us
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) is a voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLSC funds lifesaving blood cancer research across Canada and worldwide, and provides free information and support services. We won’t stop until there is a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative neoplasms and are able to improve the quality of life of people affected by blood cancers and their families by funding life-enhancing research and providing educational resources, services and support. Our strategy to achieve the mission is based on three areas of focus: research, patient support and advocacy. In 2017, we invested almost $7.4 million in the creation of programs and delivery of services to improve the lives of Canadians affected by blood cancers from coast to coast. This investment included a commitment of over $4.1 million in innovative, life-changing research to accelerate new cancer treatments, therapies, and cures; and $3.3 million towards funding patient services, programs and education across Canada. Everything we do is made possible through the generosity of individuals, corporate partners, and foundations. In the last two decades alone, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada has raised $207 million for research and services. We receive no government support.
- Website
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https://bloodcancers.ca
External link for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1955
- Specialties
- Blood Cancer Research, Patient Services, and Advocacy
Locations
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Primary
Toronto, CA
Employees at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada
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Heather Angus-Lee
Mission-Focused National Communications Lead, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada | Book Editor | Science Needs Story! | 4000+ first-person LI…
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Jeffrey Bacha
CEO, Edison Oncology Holding Corp. Chairman, Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. Acting CEO and Director, Sera Biopharna, Inc.
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Caroline Horcher
Communications Manager | Writer | Publicist
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Kabiria Espinosa
Regional Director - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Updates
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We are thrilled to share that together, we raised an incredible $824,178 on Light The Night Match Day! These donations will fund critical research and support services for those affected by blood cancers. ❤️ We are deeply grateful for the generosity of the Lutz family and the outpouring of support from you, our community! Together, we are making strides in hope and healing, ensuring that families like Jay’s have access to life-saving treatments and resources. Thank you for your generosity, commitment and support!
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Today is a VERY special day for the Light The Night community. It’s #LightTheNightMatchDay!🎉 Every dollar you donate or raise TODAY ONLY will be matched, up to $200,000 thanks to the generosity of the Lutz family. Their son, Jay, faced the overwhelming diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia at just 17 years old. Thanks to life-saving treatments and the support of his community, Jay is now a thriving young adult. Rally your friends, family, colleagues, and Light The Night team! Together, we can reach our $200,000 goal and create a brighter future for those affected by blood cancers. Donate now: bit.ly/402rHxX
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Mark your calendars for next Wednesday, October 16th! ✨ We can't spill details—but trust us when we say you will not want to miss out on this massively important day for the Light The Night Community. It will be a chance to make an impact like no other. As always, thank you so much for your relentless support for the blood cancer community.
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📣 Calling all blood cancer researchers in Canada! PLEASE SHARE WIDELY WITH YOUR NETWORKS; THANK YOU! 🙏 This year's LLSC blood cancer research grant competitions are officially open. Grants include: ➡️Physician Scientist Fellow Awards **Early Stage Specialist Clinicians Working in Blood Cancer Research** ➡️Blood Cancer Quality of Life Grants ➡️Pediatric Blood Cancer Innovation Grants ➡️Operating Grants Letters of intent are due for all grants by Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, at 4pm ET. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gEzK562X #cancerresearch #bloodcancer #bloodcancerresearch #hematologyresearch #hemaonc #hemaoncology #bloodcancerresearch #cancerresearch #bloodcancers hashtag #bloodcancer #pediatricbloodcancer #pediatriccancer #bloodcancerawareness #childhoodcancerawareness #earlycareerresearch #earlycareerresearchers #researchfellows Cancer Research Society AstraZeneca Myeloma Canada | Myélome Canada
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We are beyond grateful to each of these individuals for serving as members of our Light The Night Executive Leadership Team! They work countless hours leveraging their networks and expertise to secure corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and donations. Their dedication ensures we can continue funding cutting-edge research, improving treatments, and providing essential resources for patients and families affected by blood cancers. Thank you to our Executive Leadership Team for your unwavering support of the blood cancer community! #LightTheNight #TopTierVolunteer #DifferenceMaker
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Are you: 1. A Person living with leukemia 2. A caregiver or family member of a person living with leukemia 3. A healthcare professional working with individuals with leukemia If so, register now for the National Virtual Leukemia Conference! Leading Canadian scientists and medical experts in cancer care will present on novel treatments, research advances, and care strategies in all four of the major types of leukemia. It's free to attend, and you can choose to register for 1 or more sessions. Each will feature innovations in research, treatment, and management of leukemias. Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gD2EEYNN
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We are beyond grateful to each of these individuals for serving as members of our Light The Night Executive Leadership Team! They work countless hours leveraging their networks and expertise to secure corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and donations. Their dedication ensures we can continue funding cutting-edge research, improving treatments, and providing essential resources for patients and families affected by blood cancers. Thank you to our Executive Leadership Team for your unwavering support of the blood cancer community! #LightTheNight #TopTierVolunteer #DifferenceMaker
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We want to thank these individuals for being a part of the Executive Leadership Team for Light The Night! This team is crucial in advancing our mission by mobilizing influential business leaders to raise funds and build awareness for blood cancer research and patient support services. The Executive Leadership Team’s commitment to this cause is paramount to Light The Night's success each year. They organize and rally corporate teams, sponsors, and volunteers, ensuring maximum participation and impact. We are so grateful for their ongoing dedication to serving the blood cancer community.
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An honour to be asked to present on behalf of the blood cancer community of Canada, and the GVHD Alliance, at the International Chronic GvHD Symposium (first time held in Canada, in beautiful Vancouver) and to contribute to raising awareness and help for stem cell transplant recipients dealing with this serious side effect, Graft vs. Host Disease. Thank you to Kirk Schultz Cell Therapy Transplant Canada (CTTC) for organizing this event! Don’t miss Natasha Sani speaking on behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada on Oct 17th ⬇️ #bloodcancer #stemcelltransplant #GVHD The EBMT The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society National Bone Marrow Transplant Link Meredith A. Cowden Foundation
Excited to be speaking on behalf of the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada at the upcoming GVHD Symposium being hosted in Vancouver. Click the link below to find out more or to register to attend. https://lnkd.in/gafzjc86