LLS is now Blood Cancer United: Making Dreams Possible
Event Newsletter – Written by Patricia D. Freudenberg
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“Light The Night” A Beautiful Event of Light and Legacy
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, I will be joining thousands of others at Blood Cancer United (formally The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) Light The Night Walk at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York.
This inspiring event is more than a walk—it’s a night filled with lanterns of love, remembrance, and hope.
- White lanterns honor survivors.
- Red lanterns show support.
- Gold lanterns are carried in memory of loved ones lost.
Together, these lights illuminate the darkness of cancer and create a shared space of healing, reflection, and unity.
Fundraising Goal
I’ve set a minimum personal goal of $1,000, and every dollar counts.
But I dream bigger. One day, I hope to sponsor the Remembrance Tent—a sacred space at Light The Night dedicated to honoring those we’ve lost. Sponsorship for the tent is $75,000, and while that may feel like a distant milestone, I believe that every goal starts one step at a time, one dollar at a time.
Your generosity helps bring this vision closer, and more importantly, it provides life-saving research and patient support to families today.
📅 Event Details
📍 Eisenhower Park ( Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater) , East Meadow, NY
🗓️ Saturday, October 18, 2025
⏰ Festivities 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Opening Ceremony & Walk at 7:00 PM
It will be an unforgettable evening of community, light, and love—with ceremonies that celebrate survivors, honor memories, and inspire hope for the future.
🙏 How You Can Help
You can donate directly here:⬇️
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And if you’d like to do even more—you’re invited to join our team! Simply fill out the information on the donate page.
- You don’t have to attend the physical event to participate.
- You can support us virtually through social media and help spread the word.
- Every action counts, every share counts, and every donation counts.
Together, we can shine a brighter light for patients, families, and survivors everywhere.
My Rotary Commitment
As Secretary and Chair-Elect for the Rotary Club of Inner Peace (Club #223443), I’m proud to also represent Rotary in this mission. In partnership as a club member and as a Paul Harris Fellow, I embrace the Rotary Foundation’s core pillars of giving—time, talent, and treasure—all of which align with supporting and eradicating disease.
This event is not only a personal commitment but also an extension of Rotary’s global vision: to create lasting change in our communities and around the world.
Quote of the Day
“A single lantern may light the path, but together our lights can heal the world—one dollar, one step, one act of love at a time.”
— Patricia D. Freudenberg
Reflection Prompt
What “light” can you shine today—in memory, in gratitude, or in support—that could bring comfort or hope to another person?
Personal Reflection
As the Founder & CEO of Miss-U-Gram®, my company’s very foundation rests on our slogan: “Everybody Wants To Be Remembered.” I honor the survivors, I honor the brave young lives, I honor those I knew personally, and I honor those who fought but could not overcome.
This cause is deeply personal for me. I walk for a family member who is a survivor, for a young adolescent client I once guided who has since passed away, and for the countless children and young adults I’ve seen touched by blood cancers. However my cause is not limited to children—I also walk in honor of the many adults whose lives have been impacted, fought bravely, and in some cases, were cut too short by this disease.
And as a Rotarian, I stand in solidarity with the mission of eradicating disease while also honoring those who have transitioned. This is not only a fundraiser—it is a commitment to hope, healing, and legacy.
With gratitude and legacy,
Patricia D. Freudenberg
Certified End-of-Life Coach | Author | Founder & CEO, Miss-U-Gram®
Secretary & Chair-Elect, Rotary Club of Inner Peace (#223443) | Paul Harris Fellow
📌 Disclosure
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has rebranded as Blood Cancer United
Any official event details, updates, or team participation information can be found on the Team Page linked through the Donate button above.
As of August 28, 2025, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) formally adopted the new name Blood Cancer United, introducing a refreshed brand identity and national campaign in advance of Blood Cancer Awareness Month (September) Wikipedia+8PR Newswire+8Blood Cancers Today+8.
This rebranding is not just a name change—it represents an evolution in mission and inclusivity. The new title, Blood Cancer United, reflects the organization’s expanded commitment to all 100+ types of blood cancers (including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative neoplasms, etc.), reaching beyond the conditions traditionally highlighted in its former title Lymphoma and Leukemia Society+4Wikipedia+4Blood Cancer United+4.
Leadership reaffirmed that while the name has changed, its core mission remains strong:
- Continued focus on funding cutting-edge research, offering free patient support services, and advocating for policies that improve access to quality healthcare Empr+9Lymphoma and Leukemia Society+9PR Newswire+9.
- An ambitious goal: by 2040, enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life Empr+8Lymphoma and Leukemia Society+8Blood Cancer United+8.
- According to CEO E. Anders Kolb, MD, the word “united” signifies a more transformative and welcoming approach—bringing together patients, caregivers, researchers, volunteers, donors, and health systems under one common purpose Morningstar+5Lymphoma and Leukemia Society+5business.princetonmercerchamber.org+5.
In essence:
LLS is now Blood Cancer United. Same mission, strengthened unity, expanded reach.
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