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Yadien

This is my seven-year-old son Yadien. In January 2019, we were heartbroken at news that this little guy had a mass surrounding his airway heart and lung that was a result of T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma. He’s on his second round of chemotherapy now, as suspected it’s taking a lot from his body and it’s incredible how strong I’ve seen him become in only two months.

Though his treatment is two-and-a-half years, we’re ecstatic to see him beat this disease!

Trish

I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in March 2001. It had eaten my C7 vertebrae and traveled to my spleen so it was determined that it was stage IV.  After having surgery to place a donor bone in my neck, six months of chemo, a stem cell transplant and last but not least 35 rounds of radiation, I am so happy to say that I have been cancer free for 14 years!

I am actively involved with Light The Night walk/fundraising because we have to find a way to eradicate this horrible disease!

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy, also known as “radiotherapy,” uses high-energy x-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells in a small, targeted area of the body. Since radiation can also harm normal cells, whenever possible, radiation therapy is directed only at the affected lymph node areas in order to reduce the long-term side effects.

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Kendric

In June 2020, I was diagnosed with stage IV Hodgkins lymphoma, but let's backtrack for a minute. In September 2019, I notice that I would (sometimes) experience lower back pain around the lumbar area, but it would only be sometimes. At that point, it may only have happened one to four times a month.

Judith

I was diagnosed with NHL on October 28, 2019. A day that I will never forget. Several months prior, around April, I was experiencing bronchitis/cold symptoms. I was prescribed an inhaler and prednisone as it appeared to be bronchitis. The condition returned in August and I was prescribed prednisone again. In October, my breathing became very labored and it was the scariest time of my life. What was happening to me? My family and friends were very concerned about how heavy my breathing was coming through in person and over the telephone.

Natasha

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Blair

I'm here and going strong, drumming in a rock band six+ years after my stage 4 mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) diagnosis. At that time, I chose to enter a clinical trial, and I started treatment as soon as possible. I was and am so grateful that treatments for two years with chemo and antibodies allowed me the energy to continue working full-time and to conduct a close to normal life. Family, friends, music, counseling sessions during the treatment years, exercise, and trust in my treatment team have kept me going and will continue to do so.

Mabel

My name is Mabel. I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in December 2018. I started aggressive treatment at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) became my safety net emotionally and financially. Emotionally they were very present and readily available to answer any questions or concerns I had. Financially they helped me cover the costs of my private medical insurance premiums, co-pays, and co-insurance for medication, labs, and tests. I am forever thankful to the LLS because they are able to help people like me.

Margot

I lost my father at age 53 to acute myeloid leukemia (AML) after a hard 13-month battle. I want to get involved with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to spread awareness around leukemia and other blood cancers, to hopefully help other patients and loved ones going through this. My brother, Jack Austin, has run 2 marathons under the team "Running for Rob" and has fundraised over $10K for LLS. I want to get involved and fundraise to not only spread awareness and support to those dealing with this dreadful disease.

Gary

Gary Streit was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in April. He began chemo therapy right away at Roswell Park. After six rounds of chemotherapy, a great support team of Roswell Doctors and Nurses, and his family and friends, Gary beat cancer.

He continues to fight the affects from chemo but is getting stronger each and every day.

Organizing “Team Gary” for the Light The Night Walk was a small way to say thank you and support future research for this horrible disease.

Gary thanks everyone for their prayers and support. Together we can beat this!

Jae

I’m a musician from Missouri named Jashon Hockaday (Jae Alxndr). I’ve been making music in the fore and background for a while now. My life changed when i was diagnosed with primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma of the mandible.

As a new musician my heart was broken as I couldn’t create the same. As time as progressed, I’ve turned more into an advocate and looking to share awareness and help people like myself, who didn’t have the infrastructure to give back.

I still make music and give back. And I am still a patient myself.

Susan

After 16 years, my oncologist still calls me her Miracle Patient. At diagnosis, I had Stage 4 mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), and 90% of my bone marrow was a cancerous mush. After months of punishing inpatient chemo, I was emaciated, bald, and “against all odds” in remission. But to survive I needed an allogeneic bone marrow transplant. The problem was that my only possible donor had vanished 30 years earlier. Cancer taught me how to redefine family, how to forgive, and how to embrace a glorious second chance at life.

Olivia

I'm officially nine months in remission and just celebrated my first birthday (27!) since finishing chemotherapy treatment. In January 2022, I was diagnosed with stage IVB Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) after taking almost nine months to officially be diagnosed. Unfortunately, delayed diagnoses are often the frustrating truth for many adolescent and young adult cancer patients. However, during those nine months, I learned invaluable lessons on how to advocate for myself and persevere until I had answers.

Alec

I am a caregiver and girlfriend to Alec Bishop. A strong and courageous man that has been fighting primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma for over a year and a half. He was diagnosed in August 2017 with a softball-sized tumor pressing on his superior Vena Cava. He went through 6 cycles of R-CHOP chemotherapy only to relapse with a new tumor a month after his last cycle of chemo.

Jeannine

I got started with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) when our good friend, Tim Mauro, ran for Man of the Year and my husband, Larry, was his “campaign manager.” Tim’s father-in law, Bob, was battling non Hodgkin lymphoma. Watching them battle with him and seeing everything they did to help was such an inspiration, and seeing how many people were bonded together, raising money to find a cure, was amazing.

AnnaKate

In my junior year of college, I felt so sick that I would sleep through online classes, throwing up every couple of days. I thought I was just stressed and not sleeping enough at night. However, a month later, a relentless cough took over. It was nonstop ― cough after cough and nap after nap.

Erica

I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) on April 14th, 2023, but had been suffering with symptoms for at least a year prior. I’m only 28, have no kids, and have been living on my own with my two dogs. At some point, my lymph nodes started swelling up, which is not out of the ordinary because they would swell up when I would get sick since I had been in high school, except they continued to get bigger and bigger. Cancer does not run in my family, so I was not concerned until I went to my regular doctor, and he asked me if Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) ran in my family.

John

I've been a cancer survivor since my bone marrow transplant at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance in 2004.  I have minimal side effects and continue doing what I love -- spending time with family and friends, cycling, and teaching high school photography and video production.  One year after my transplant I did my first Team In Training event, a century ride in Lake Tahoe.  I continued to do four more events.  My high school video students put on a film festival every year to support the Northwest Chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  

Amanda

Amanda was a Woman of the Year candidate this past spring, raising over $186,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).

She is a multiple myeloma (MM) survivor and just received the newly approved for MM, CAR-T cell treatment, 5 days before the fundraising campaign finale.

LLS first met Amanda when she was pushed through the front doors of the office in her local region, in a wheelchair.

Carlos

I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in June 2021 in Puerto Rico. I was introduced by a hospital social worker to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) for educational resources for patients and caregivers. My stem cell transplant was performed at Auxilio Mutuo Hospital in 2022. After applying for financial help from the LLS, I received help from several programs. LLS provided valuable educational materials that helped me to understand the condition and to make informed decisions. I am now 19 months post-transplant and in remission.

Sherri

It all happened 23 years ago. I had gone to my primary care physician (PCP) for an earache, then showed him the moveable lump on the left side of my neck. After I was diagnosed with stage 3 T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), I lost my hair halfway through doing CHOP chemotherapy, and then two weeks later, I did radiation daily while working nights. I've been volunteering with my local Relay For Life. I also carried the banner. This year I did the 1K Gleaux Fun Run/Walk in honor of people living and deceased.

Matthew

Matthew was diagnosed with Burkitt's Lymphoma and Leukemia in November 2008 at just two years old. After long and difficult chemotherapy treatments, Matthew achieved remission. He is now part of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia survivorship program. Matthew finds time for his hobbies like making crafts and running make-believe restaurants and stores. He also stays busy playing baseball, swimming, and basketball. Matthew also enjoys looking for treasure in his backyard. When he grows up, Matthew wants to be a teacher or a restaurant owner because he loves people.

Sarah

My name is Sarah and I am a six-year Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor. I’m extremely honored to not only be in attendance today but to also share my story. My world came crashing down July 2013. Like so many other patients, I had been diagnosed with frequent upper respiratory infections, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and pleurisy prior to my diagnosis. I just so happened to discover a “swollen” area on my left collar bone one morning at work. It didn’t hurt, and it was kind of soft. It caught me off guard, so I made an appointment with my PCP.