LLS volunteer and leukemia survivor, Ashley, invites you to us for a virtual talk on Wednesday, May 22 at 12:00pm CST. During this webinar, expert panel speakers will discuss celebrating the spirit of summer while imparting valuable insights into maintaining health and well-being throughout the cancer journey and beyond. Register today or learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_ZWipaT #daretodream #LLS #leukemia #lymphoma #cancelbloodcancer #youngcancersurvivor #childhoodcancer #summer
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Illinois Region
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, Illinois 887 followers
About us
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is at the forefront of the fight to cure cancer. We are the largest nonprofit dedicated to creating a world without blood cancers. Since 1949, we’ve invested more than $1.2 billion in groundbreaking research, pioneering many of today’s most innovative approaches. The Greater Illinois Chapter serves Illinois and Northwest Indiana residents who have been touched by blood cancers: leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
- Website
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https://linktr.ee/llsillinois
External link for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Illinois Region
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1949
- Specialties
- Light The Night, Man & Woman of the Year, Students of the Year, Leukemia Cup Regatta, Student Series, Donor Development, Patient Access, Educational Programs, Multicultural Outreach, Patient Advocacy, and Research
Locations
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Primary
954 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, Illinois, US
Employees at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Illinois Region
Updates
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The Illinois Light The Night Executive Committee welcomes our new member, Bill Chamberlain! Bill is a VP and Partner with Centric Consulting, and this will be his first year participating in Light the Night. His commitment to the LLS’s mission is unwavering. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Bill for illuminating the path toward a future free from blood cancers. Thank you, Bill, for Lighting the Night with us! #LightTheNight #CancelBloodCancer #LLSIllinois #VolunteerLeadership
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Join the Illinois Light The Night Executive Committee in welcoming Erin Abbott, Senior Vice President and Director of Client Services at YAMA GROUP, as a first time Committee member! As she embarks on her second year participating in Light the Night, Erin is ready and excited to do what she can to help the blood cancer community. Erin, we thank you for being a bright light in the fight against blood cancer. #LightTheNight #CancelBloodCancer #LLSIllinois #VolunteerLeadership
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The Illinois region is proud to welcome Chris White to the Light The Night 2024 Executive Leadership Committee! Chris and his family joined Light The Night for the first time last year in memory of his daughter, Olivia and became one of the top fundraising teams at the Western Suburban Light The Night. Thank you, Chris and O&k American Corp., for your leadership and passion to bring light to the darkness of cancer! #LightTheNight #CancelBloodCancer #LLSIllinois #VolunteerLeadership
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The Illinois region is excited to welcome Patrick Shields to the Light The Night 2024 Executive Leadership Committee! Patrick and his family joined Light The Night for the first time last year in honor of his daughter and became one of the top fundraising teams at the Western Suburban Light The Night. Thank you, Patrick and JLL, for your leadership within the organization and your continued support of LLS!
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The Illinois Light The Night Executive Committee is excited to give a warm welcome to Michelle Renee Samaniego! Michelle is the Director Store Care – Facility Maintenance with Walgreens and this will be her fourth year participating in Light the Night. She brings an amazing energy to our outstanding group of Volunteer Leaders, and we are so grateful for her leadership. Thank you, Michelle, for Lighting the Night with us! #LightTheNight #CancelBloodCancer #LLSIllinois #VolunteerLeadership
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This #NationalVolunteerWeek we want to extend a big shoutout to all our dedicated Light The Night Executive Challengers and Emerging Leaders in the Illinois Region! Your collective efforts have raised over $499,000, making a profound impact on our region and the lives of patients across Illinois. We are so grateful for our exceptional Executive Challengers, each raising over $10,000, whose outstanding contributions were even recognized by Forbes. Your commitment and passion are truly inspiring. We have listed them below! Marilyn Nolte Jeffrey Stern Jen Wahl Eric Seip Patrick Shields Rachel Howard Jason R. Monica Mulvihill Patrick Fitzgerald Michelle Renee Samaniego Kevin Hughes, LEED AP Judy Teske Robert Mead Ross Lissuzzo Kristen Hill
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Our volunteers at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Illinois Region are cherished by our staff. Your presence fills both patients and our team with so much joy. Thank you! #NationalVolunteerWeek
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Calling all AYAs and their supporters! Join us for a virtual nutrition talk tailored to adolescents and young adults (age 15 – 39) who have had a cancer diagnosis. Clinical Outpatient Oncology Dietitian Mary Zupke from Northwestern Medicine Delnor Cancer Center Living Well Cancer Resources will provide healthy snacking tips, debunk common nutrition myths, and demonstrate a healthy recipe. More info and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gwGeRrEv #ayacancer #LLS #leukemia #lymphoma #youngcancersurvivor #nutrition
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Today we are taking action! Visionaries Candidates, Team Members, and Alum across the nation are coming together in their collective power to raise lifesaving funds. Support their efforts by donating TODAY! Link in bio. #LLSVisionaries