The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada
Lansdowne Park Ottawa, ON, Canada

We are thrilled to announce that thanks to so many of you that are chasing down committed donations AND still fundraising post-Light The Night, our new total is now $245,807 - WOW!!! (previously $225k) We have a real shot at reaching our goal of $250k before the end of the year - you are ALL amazing and your dedication and commitment to our shared mission is evident and so very appreciated! A special shout out to Aline Lefebvre, Team Captain of Big Al for raising more than $3...,500 in just the last few weeks! Thank You Aline for keeping the momentum going! #cantstopwontstop #LightTheNight2020 #endbloodcancers See more

This Oncology Nursing Day, we recognize our frontline heroes who care for Canadians affected by a blood cancer. Your commitment to those newly diagnosed and people in treatment deserves our gratitude and admiration. In these extraordinary times, your service is improving outcomes and saving more lives. Because of you, more than 127,000 Canadians affected by a blood cancer can have hope for the future. Thank you for all that you do.

Today is Oncology Nursing Day. In these extraordinary times, the incredible service of Canada’s oncology nurses is improving outcomes for people affected by a blood cancer, and saving more lives. YOU too can show your appreciation for all that they do. Nominate an oncology nurse who has made a difference for you or your loved one. http://ow.ly/avoo50EeYFj... The winning story will be featured in our national Light The Night broadcast in October.

Oncology nurses deserve our gratitude and appreciation for all that they do for those newly diagnosed and people in treatment. In honour of Oncology Nursing Day on April 6th, we want YOU to nominate an oncology nurse who has made a difference for you or your loved one. http://ow.ly/XPLi50EeYvu... The winning story will be featured in our national Light The Night broadcast in October.

Oncology Nursing Day is on April 6th. To express our collective appreciation for all that they do to support people affected by a blood cancer, we want YOU to nominate an oncology nurse who has made a difference for you or your loved one. http://ow.ly/h8il50EeYsZ... The winning story will be featured in our national Light The Night broadcast in October.

Check out the latest episode of The Blood Cancer Experience podcast - When your child is diagnosed with a blood cancer In this episode Michelle Lambert, LLSC Area Manager for Newfoundland & Labrador speaks with Veronica Vardy, mother of 5 year old Amelia who is an ALL survivor. Veronica discusses the impact cancer had on her daughter, her family, and what her role as caregiver was like. https://anchor.fm//When-your-child-is-diagnosed-with-a-blo

You’re incredible. You helped raise more than $80,000 for people affected by a blood cancer. ... Thank you for your generous support. With you by our side, we can do anything.

We are so very thrilled to announce that YOU all raised an incredible $225,000 for Light The Night!!! Words cannot express the gratitude, pride and sense of accomplishment we feel today thanks to all of you. In the face of considerable odds; at a time like no other in our history; you made magic happen: bringing light, love and hope to our community like never before. You kept going and you stuck with us through numerous challenges with unwavering passion, determination and d...edication. We are privileged, humbled and honoured to work with such an amazing community and we hope you will take time today to rest, relax, and reflect on your considerable achievements. THANK YOU ALL for supporting each other and the blood cancer community when we needed you the most #LightTheNight #TakeBackTheLight #EndBloodCancers

Find support from the comfort of your living room by connecting with others who are facing blood cancer. Build connections through group discussions and share coping methods and practical information. Meetings are professionally facilitated. If you’re interested, take a couple of minutes to answer our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VSupportGroup

Cancer diagnoses in 2020 are down by approximately 40%. Not because cancer has gone away, but because of a disruption in care caused by the pandemic. The medical community predicts the disruption of cancer care due to COVID-19 will have lasting impacts that have the potential to further disrupt future care and treatment. If you’ve paused treatments or routine checks, it’s time to resume. Cancer doesn’t wait, neither should you. Don’t wait. Contact your healthcare team. Get checked. #NewNormalSameCancer

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with CLL? Join our CLL facebook group for support, to discuss medications and side effects, handling the diagnosis and other CLL related topics. The group is facilitated by LLSC staff and is not for official medical advice.... https://www.facebook.com/groups/CLLSupportLLSC

Join us December 9 to learn more about Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. Dr. John Kuruvilla will join us to discuss diagnosis and approach to DLBCL management. This live and easy to understand webcast is aimed at those newly diagnosed, relatives, friends and everybody who is interested in learning more about DLBCL. https://register.gotowebinar.com/regis/6458086409614839311

#GivingTuesday is just around the corner, and we need your help to support the blood cancer community! 2020 has changed so much, but it hasn’t changed the work we need to do for the blood cancer community. Your donation this #GivingTuesday supports blood cancer research AND the community support that helps the blood cancer community navigate their diagnosis, treatment, and life after cancer. Give What You Can! llscanada.org/donate

It's been a tough year for sure, but we have to keep going because blood cancer patients need us now, more than ever! Watch our Honoured Hero, Meghan, as she shares her personal experience with cancer and how LLSC and Light The Night helped her to 'Rise and Sparkle'! Feeling inspired by Meghan's story? Register for Light The Night today and help raise funds to support patients and the entire blood cancer community: https://www.lightthenight.ca/ottawa-virtual-event #LightTheNight2020 #TakeBackTheLight #WeNeedYouNow

Did you miss the 2020 National Leukemia Conference? Watch all of our breakout sessions on Youtube today! https://www.youtube.com/playlist

Cancer researchers are now studying how harnessing the immune system can help destroy cancer cells. These studies can change the way we treat cancer forever. In this talk with Dr. Mona Shafey, designed with healthcare professionals in mind, learn how CAR T-cell is made and how it works, as well as he current and future indications for this novel therapy. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regis/3706413425570677263

Our latest podcast episode (in English) is all about treatment options for CLL and making the best choices in long-term treatment options. Subscribe to The Blood Cancer Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

The LLSC has partnered with the University of Toronto's nursing school to learn more about what YOU need from online resources! If you are over 18, have had a blood cancer diagnosis and are interested in participating in 30-60 minutes of interviews contact [email protected]

‘Birthday Bonanza for Sarah’ aims to cheer up young girl amid 5th battle with cancer https://globalnews.ca//7/birthday-bonanza-for-sarah-hamby/

Join Dr. Tracy Murphy at the National Leukemia Conference for our ALL overview talk TODAY at 1pm Eastern! https://www.llscanada.org//virtual-breakout-session-all-ov

We are proud to announce Canadian National Railway Company Company as one of our official sponsors in this year’s Light The Night virtual event ‘Take Back The Light!’ Thank you Canadian National Railways Company for showing up for the blood cancer community, we are proud to have you on board! #Companiesthatcare #TakeBackTheLight #EndBloodCancers

Canadians should have access to the best medicine. New #PMPRB guidelines could stand in the way. #protectouraccess Learn more at - https://www.protectouraccess.ca/

Thank you to our Title Sponsor of Take Back The Light The Globe and Mail for presenting the incredibly moving Survivor Ceremony. These heroes bring strength and hope to the blood cancer community! https://youtu.be/gfND-srnHb0?t=3991

For the first time Light The Night is accessible for those in treatment! Join us for the Take Back The Light Virtual Event Saturday, Oct 24 at 7pm EST No matter what your situation is, whether you’re immunocompromised, self-isolating or currently undergoing treatment, you and your loved ones can experience Light The Night FIRST HAND! Join us for musical performances, stories from our community, celebrity appearances, fundraiser spot lights, lantern ceremonies and so much more...! Make sure to tune in on Saturday Oct 24*! *Broadcast will be available on YouTube, Facebook and lightthenight.ca, broadcast links will be provided week of Mon, Oct 19.

Being part of a community can help us to feel less alone by reminding us that we’re not the only ones facing these struggles. Living with blood cancer is already challenging, the pandemic has added to it. Learn more about the support the LLSC is offering https://www.llscanada.org//overcoming-isolation-with-virtu

Join us in TEN DAYS to Take Back the Light from the comfort of your home! Our first ever virtual Light the Night Celebration is happening October 24 at 7pm! You won't want to miss this incredible celebration, featuring some incredible musical performances, inspirational talks, and so much more!... Join us in support of the blood cancer community as we Take Back the Light! Cancer doesn't stop and neither do we! https://www.lightthenight.ca/

Don't miss our first ever VIRTUAL Leukemia conference. Join us from the comfort of your home for talks on various types of Leukemia, and stem cell transplants. Learn more about the talks offered and register today! We can't wait to see you on November 16! Cancer doesn't stop and neither do we! https://www.llscanada.org/national-leukemia-conference-2020

Don't miss Simple Plan as they join us to Take Back the Light on October 24! You won't want to miss their incredible performance during our virtual event! Help us light the night! https://www.lightthenight.ca/

Join us and Kathleen Edwards on October 24 for our first ever virtual Take Back the Light event! You won't want to miss the incredible performances, the inspirational speakers, and so much more! https://www.lightthenight.ca/

Join us TODAY for a webinar where some of the incredible LLSC funded researchers answer questions from YOU! They'll answer questions about The Impact of COVID-19 on blood cancer research Challenges of the pandemic for those newly diagnosed and people in treatment... Their current studies that aim to prevent, detect and treat blood cancers Where the money goes/how research dollars are being used How they plan to restart the stalled momentum of blood cancer research AND MORE There's still time to register! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r8ZRUlWMTNepDdbhCSa4yA

Join us THIS TUESDAY at 1pm Eastern and ask some of our LLSC researchers about the work they're doing in support of the blood cancer community! The pandemic will eventually pass, but blood cancers will stay, says Dr. Kuchenbauer. Our goal is to overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic for patients, clinicians and researchers alike and elevate blood cancer research to the next level. Canadians deserve the best and most modern treatment for blood cancers with no ifs,... ands or buts. Register today and submit your questions! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r8ZRUlWMTNepDdbhCSa4yA

Wishing you all a safe and delicious Thanksgiving long weekend, filled with laughter and joy, great conversation, thankful hearts and a renewed appreciation for all that life still has to offer!

We are just over TWO WEEKS from Light the Night! We are so excited to share our incredible virtual event with you on October 24! But you can bring EVEN MORE of the magic of Light the Night to your home! Raise $5,000 or more with your team, and we'll send you everything you need to turn your home into the ultimate celebration to Take Back the Light! As you raise more, we'll make the personalized box even more special for your team.... You might just get decor, lanterns, personalized items or even food to make your at home Take Back the Light celebration all the more special. It'll almost be like you're with us in person! Need a little help reaching that fundraising goal? Get all the support you'll need to CRUSH the next two weeks of fundraising! https://www.lightthenight.ca/fundraising-tools

CONGRATULATIONS Don Adams for reaching the incredible $5000 fundraising milestone! "This is my first year participating in Light The Night! I was inspired to join by my friend Elinor. To me, Light The Night means HOPE. The event brings hope for finding cures for those affected and those to be diagnosed in future!... I’m so proud for having reached this $5,000 milestone! I simply sent emails and made personal phone calls to all those I’ve been connected to. Not only has that, those I connected with also helped raise funds in my honour! Canadians should continue to raise funds for the LLSC because treatments are being found at a significant rate, but so much more can be done with more and immediate research. We all need to at least pay forward."

With virtual Light The Night less than 3 weeks away, now is the time to build your team and start your campaign! Every little bit counts and Ottawa blood cancer patients need your support like never before. We're at 23% of our collective goal and we need all of you help us continue supporting patients and funding ground-breaking Canadian research! Not registered? No problem! Click the link to get started and show your support today: https://rb.gy/gth77r Want to make a donation? Click the link to support the Research Superteam and help fund world-class research like Dr. Berman's Zebrafish project: https://rb.gy/gzm5ft