LLS Mid-Atlantic Region

Knowledge is power when faced with cancer diagnosis and treatment. Join us on November 9th for our free, in-person Mid-Atlantic Blood Cancer Conference. Breakout sessions, such as the one led by Joseph Roswarski, MD of Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center on Low Grade Lymphoma, will arm you with powerful tools to use during treatment, recovery and survivorship. Register today at www.LLS.org/MidAtlBCC24 #lls #bloodcancer #llsmidatlantic #lymphoma #lowgradelymphoma #georgetownlombardi

DC's Dancing Stars Gala is back for 2024! 7 local celebrities, including our very own, Chelsea Cushing will be representing LLS and competing to win the coveted DC's Dancing Champion Trophy and a generous gift towards our life-saving mission! Chelsea is a talented dancer and choreographer who has worked with notable artists like The Roots, LL Cool J, and Missy Elliott, and has danced with Cirque du Soleil. She has made appearances on shows such as BET's Wild 'N Out and is currently featured on Netflix's Dance Monsters. Chelsea also has extensive experience in commercial choreography, collaborating with brands like Nike and Red Bull. Beyond her artistic achievements, Chelsea is a passionate advocate for cancer research, having battled a rare chronic blood cancer since 2011. She supports the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to help improve the quality of life for those affected by cancer. Her commitment is driven by her personal experience, aiming to foster hope and create a brighter future for individuals and families impacted by this disease. Buy a ticket to attend the event and you will get to vote LIVE on November 9th! Learn more about this event here: https://lnkd.in/eyajAkej Consider voting early to help us elevate Chelsea's efforts for LLS today: https://lnkd.in/eBghGrsK

We are grateful for our incredible LLS Light The Night sponsors! A big thank you to: ✨Akin ✨CoStar Group ✨JP Morgan Chase & Co. ✨Walgreens ✨Washington Gas ✨T-Mobile ✨KLNB ✨Ullico ✨Granite Canyon Partners ✨Peterson Companies ✨Capital Petroleum With their support, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Society can fund critical cancer researchers, support patients, and their families, and grow closer to a world without blood cancers. #LightTheNight #llsmidatlantic

To give a holistic approach to treatment, recovery and survivorship of blood cancers, we are excited to welcome Lauren Fay, MPH, RD-AP, CSO, CNSC (InovaHealth) and Erin Price, MSW, LICSW, OSW-C (Smith Center for Healing and the Arts) to lead two important breakout sessions at our upcoming Mid-Atlantic Blood Cancer Conference on November 9th. Register today to attend at www.LLS.org/MidAtlBCC24 #LLS #bloodcancer #nutritiontips #mentalwellness Heather Burneson

We’re thrilled to announce Michael Smith of CFGI is joining the Leukemia Ball National Executive Committee! Michael is a dedicated advocate for our mission, and we’re excited to have him on board as a key supporter of LLS. We look forward to his continued contributions and collaboration in our efforts to save lives. #BallforaCure

Want to find out more about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)? Join us for our free, in-person Mid-Atlantic Blood Cancer Conference on November 9th. Wagner-Johnston Nina, MD of John's Hopkins Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center will lead the breakout session for patients, survivors, caregivers and health professionals discussing the CLL and the future of treatments. Register to attend at www.LLS.org/MidAtlBCC24 #LLS #bloodcancer #CLL #ChronicLymphocyticLeukemia

Registration is open for our Mid-Atlantic Blood Cancer Conference on November 9! We have a full line up of specific break-out sessions addressing different types of blood cancers and related topics! AND, we’re thrilled to announce The George Washington University Cancer Center's Samah Nassereddine MD as the lead for our break-out discussion on Adult Acute Leukemias (AML and ALL). Register now and join us to learn about this type of blood cancer and many more: www.LLS.org/MidAtlBCC24 #LLS #bloodcancer #aml #ALL

We are thrilled to announce Sean Murphy as one of our 2025 Washington, D.C. Visionaries of the Year candidates! Sean was nominated by 2016 Woman of the Year and current Leadership Committee Member, Christine Thayer. Sean's late wife, Tara, passed away after a tough battle with a rare and aggressive form of lymphoma when their daughter, Molly, was just 11 months old. Sean and Molly are long-standing LLS volunteers, and Sean is excited to maximize his impact on the mission as a Visionaries of the Year candidate in memory of Tara. Join us in cheering on Sean!!! #LLSVisionaries #BeatBloodCancer   

We are 1 WEEK away from Washington DC's Light The Night! Join us Saturday, October 19th on the National Mall from 5-9pm as we bring light to the darkness of cancer! 🤍💛❤ #LightTheNight #LLS Brandi Orcutt-Velez Katie Jones Veronica Ramsey Ria Freydberg

Student Visionaries of the Year is a groundbreaking philanthropic leadership development program and an incredible opportunity for local high school students to build their college resumes while making a lifesaving impact for #bloodcancer patients and their families. Each year, young leaders embark on an exciting 7-week journey with a clear goal: to create a world without blood cancer and earn the title “Student Visionary of the Year”. All funds raised go directly to #LLS’ cancer research, patient support services and advocacy efforts. The deadline for nominations for our Northern Virginia campaign is 10/18 and we need your help to spread the word!! Do you know an awesome young adult up for the challenge? Support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and this trailblazing program by nominating a high school candidate leader and sharing this post with friends TODAY. https://lnkd.in/ep_UR_FX Joana Bragg Kailee Lawson Ria Freydberg #lls #studentvisionariesoftheyear #SVOY #SVOYNOVA #nova