Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)

GSMUN is excited to be partnering with LLS this year! We hope that you will support our goal of donating $10,000+ to this incredible organization.

At The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society® (LLS™), we wish to Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. As a global leader in the fight against blood cancer, we are the largest nonprofit funder of blood cancer research, the leading source of free education and support for blood cancer patients and families, and drive policy changes that accelerate the development of new cancer treatments and breakdown barriers to care.

About LLS

Every 3 minutes, someone in America is diagnosed with blood cancer. Today, over 1.5 million Americans live with leukemia and lymphoma. LLS is dedicated to supporting those living with blood cancers such as these, ensuring they can still lead long and fulfilling lives. 

LLS’ mission is to eradicate blood cancer. The groundbreaking research they advance is working to make this dream a reality; they’re currently funding 200 research grants across the world and saving lives every day. 

 
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  • Funding Research

    The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the largest nonprofit funder of leading-edge research for every type of blood cancer, including rare types of blood cancer. Their investment of over $1.5 billion dollars has led to nearly every advancement in blood cancer and the developments in breakthroughs in immunotherapy, genomics and personalized medicine. They actively work with over 100 medical institutions to continue to fight.

  • Public Advocacy

    Advocating on the behalf of blood cancer patients and their families, LLS consistently works on the local, state, and national level to improve public health to ensure patient safety, make treatment plans affordable, and improve the quality of Health Insurance as a whole.

  • Patient Support

    The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is devoted to providing support to patients of blood cancers and their families. Whether through financial assistance programs. nutrition programs available for all patients and their caregivers, or peer-to-peer chats, LLS helps patients emotionally, physically, and financially.

  • The Dare to Dream Project

    The next phase of the next phase of LLS Children's Initiative, LLS has implemented The Dare to Dream Project to tackle the treatment and care of pediatric blood cancer patients. By funding the first ever first-ever pediatric AML Data Commons, which would ensure global consistency in data reporting, and the PedAL Master Clinical Trial, matching patients to specific treatment through unique factors in their tumors.

All information and photos courtesy of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Learn more about LLS here.