Charity Spotlight: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:21 +0000

Leukemia and lymphoma are blood cancers that affect 139,000 new patients every year. In fact, there are approximately 912,000 Americans currently living with some form of these cancers. It is now the most prevalent fatal disease in children under age 15. The leading organization combating blood cancers is the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Our host, Jerry Franz, sat down with Donna McKelvey, National Director of LLS’ National Capital Area Chapter, to discuss what the organization is doing to help patients cope with their illness.

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Charity Spotlight: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society