The Cause





The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc.is a national voluntary health agency:

Dedicated to curing leukemia and its related cancers lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients and their families

It is estimated that leukemia and its related cancers strike 102,200 Americans each year and kill 56,210. Leukemia is the number one killing disease of children, yet affects 10 times as many adults.

This research is paying off: 25 years ago, only 5% of children diagnosed with leukemia survived, today, 73% of children with leukemia and 76% of those with Hodgkin's disease will survive.  Many of the funds that support this research come from programs such as Team in Training. Team in Training is one of the ways The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society educates the public, raises money and reaches out to those in need.

Download The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Tax Status Letter [.pdf]


Did You Know?

  • 75% of the Society's total expenses support research and patient services
  • Leukemia is the leading disease killer of people under the age of 20
  • The survival rates for children with leukemia have improved 61% over the past three decades
  • 712,000 people in the U.S. are currently battling blood cancers.

Iron Honorees


Honorees who have also completed in an Ironman Triathlon:
  • Lesley Mansford - Ironman Canada 2006
  • Craig Dalton - Ironman Canada 2005
  • John Shelp - Ironman Couer d'Alene 2004 (33rd place overall)
  • Louie Bonpua - Ironman Canada 2001