Our Ohio River Valley Region Joins National Effort as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Becomes Blood Cancer United | Blood Cancer United

New Name, Same Mission: Supporting Every Blood Cancer Patient

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — is now Blood Cancer United, the largest global nonprofit focused on serving blood cancer patients, and its Columbus and our Ohio River Valley Region is proud to join the movement to reach more blood cancer patients and their families across central Ohio.

Locally, Light the Night on October 9, 2025 will be among the first regional events to debut under the new brand. The event will reflect the organization’s expanded commitment to serve all blood cancer patients and will feature new campaign visuals and messaging built around a powerful idea:

“We’re all about blood cancer, so people with blood cancer can be about everything else,” said Dawn Berryman, Executive Director. “This rebrand evolution helps make our purpose clearer—and strengthens how we connect with the people and communities we serve right here in Columbus.”

Blood Cancer United has set an ambitious bold goal: By 2040, enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life.

The rebrand also includes a nationwide PSA campaign, updated logo and visual identity, and refreshed messaging across websites, events, and social platforms—all designed to improve access, visibility, and connection with the blood cancer community.

Get Involved

To learn more, register for an event, volunteer, or donate, visit: lightthenight.org/search-events

About Blood Cancer United®

Blood Cancer United® (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) is the largest global nonprofit focused on blood cancer patient support, research, and advocacy. The organization’s mission is to cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families. To achieve it, Blood Cancer United brings together a community of people—patients and their families, volunteers, healthcare providers, scientists, staff, partners, fundraisers, and philanthropists—who believe all blood cancer patients deserve longer, fuller lives. 

Since the organization’s founding in 1949, it has consistently evolved to better serve people affected by all 100-plus types of blood cancers—including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, and myeloproliferative neoplasms.

Blood Cancer United offers free, trustworthy resources, personalized support, and community for anyone affected by blood cancer. The organization has invested more than $1.8 billion in clinical research, which continues to increase survival rates. Blood Cancer United advocates nationally and locally for more accessible and affordable healthcare for all patients.

For support and to learn more, visit BloodCancerUnited.org. Patients can contact blood cancer information specialists at (800) 966-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET. Connect with the organization on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.