Tag: LLS

Cancer Is Tough, But The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Is Tougher

Stuart Mitchell

Contributing to nearly every advance in blood cancer research and treatment in decades, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has invested more than $1.2 billion in cancer research, with groundbreaking results in immunotherapy, genomics and personalized medicine that are improving and saving lives of patients. These revolutionary new treatments are powering LLS’s efforts to attack cancer from every angle. Blood Cancer Awareness Month – every September – provides the opportunity for LLS, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to fighting blood cancer, to educate and engage the public about the blood…

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Sip on a Free Lemonade at Hot Dog on a Stick® This National Lemonade Day and Help Fight Cancer

Stuart Mitchell

Sips that save lives! This National Lemonade Day (Monday, August 20, 2018), Hot Dog on a Stick® is inviting customers to enjoy a FREE* small lemonade when they make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), Hot Dog on a Stick’s charity of choice. Hot Dog on a Stick is famous for its fresh hand-stomped all-natural lemonade. Since 1946, it has been serving America’s most perfect lemonade. “Hot Dog on a Stick is pouring sunshine and hope this National Lemonade Day in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma…

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year Campaign Breaks Fundraising Records for Cancer Cures

Stuart Mitchell

In a spirited philanthropic competition to raise the most money for cancer cures in a 10-week timeframe, dedicated community leaders and their teams of supporters in cities across the country volunteered their time, skills, energy and passion to compete for the prestigious national title of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Man & Woman of the Year. Records have been broken across all categories, lives have been changed and advancements in cancer treatments are being made. For the 2018 Man & Woman of the Year campaign, these passionate competitors together…

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The Time is Now for More Women in Science

Stuart Mitchell

As breakthroughs in cancer treatments are occurring at an ever increasing rate, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is shining a spotlight on the women in science who are helping to lead these advances.  Through its significant investment in cancer research – more than $1.2 billion since its founding nearly 70 years ago – LLS is committed to funding and recognizing female scientists, physicians, social workers and nurses, and encouraging young women to participate in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and pursue careers in the sciences. As part…

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