LLS offers free, continuing education programs via our website. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is offering an information-packed, educational Survivorship Series through the end of the year with three programs in October, November and December. This is the latest in LLS’ online educational opportunities for patients and caregivers to learn more about the illness and for healthcare professionals requiring continuing education. Participants can log in to the LIVE webcast and will have the opportunity to ask questions in real time to noted experts and leaders in the field. If you cannot m ..read more

Patient Access Manager, Dawn Guerrero, speaks about recent events in Texas. The past two weeks have been especially tough for Texans. Hurricane Harvey has left many of our neighbors without a home or unable to return home.  I’ve seen reports of families stuck on the second floor of their homes, or those that have lost their normal transportation because of flooding.  When we add the pain and trauma of battling blood cancer, I can only imagine the stresses of trying to get to a doctor’s appointment or losing that life supporting medicine.  I’m proud to let you know that LLS is h ..read more

We are excited to introduce the new North Texas Patient Access Manager. Dawn Guerrero comes to LLS after recently completing her Masters in Business Administration degree at the local Argosy University campus here in Dallas. She has experience with multiple non profits including the Red Cross in Virginia.  Dawn will be working directly with all of our patients. She took a few minutes to answer a few questions so we can all meet her. 1. Tell us about your nonprofit background.   For seven years I worked with the American Red Cross in Virginia running the regional stem cell donor ..read more

The Light The Night Walk (LTN) to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) celebrates participants in all stages of a cancer battle - patients, survivors, caregivers, friends and family.  Each year the LTN team selects a couple honored heroes for each walk site to serve as inspiration. Brennen Lyons is one of the 2017 honored heroes for the Dallas Walk.  As you read his story, told by his mother, you will see why he was chosen for this honor.  He is such a strong little boy. Brennen was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the age ..read more

The Light The Night Walk (LTN) to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) celebrates participants in all stages of a cancer battle - patients, survivors, caregivers, friends and family.  Each year the LTN team selects a couple honored heroes for each walk site to serve as inspiration. Cliff Lewis is one of the 2017 honored heroes for the Fort Worth Walk.  As you read his story you will see why he was chosen for this honor.  He is the embodiment of what an honored hero should be - determined, optimistic, dedicated, and selfless. "June 11, 2 ..read more

Karsyn Scherer is a senior journalism student at the University of North Texas. She grew up in McKinney, Texas. Karsyn lost her dad to Leukemia when she was 11 years old. Since then, she has enjoyed dancing, writing and yoga. After graduation, she hopes to continue to help create a world without blood cancers.  Karsyn just finished a summer internship with the North Texas Chapter. What made you decide to intern at LLS? I chose to intern at LLS because my dad lost his life to Leukemia seven days after my 11th birthday. The trauma really got to me, so I want to do my part to help avoid t ..read more

The North Texas Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to introduce you to Haley Smoot.  She recently joined the North Texas LLS family and is the new Campaign Manager for our Student Series program. She is busy prepping for the upcoming school year.  Haley answered a couple questions so you can get to know her better. 1. Tell us about your nonprofit background. I first became involved in nonprofit work when I was 16. I volunteered to help my aunt after she founded the Sarah Friend Heart Foundation in memory of my 12 year old cousin who died suddenly ..read more

"Whether it was addressing thank you letters or helping to fill out grant applications, it always felt like I was making some sort of difference."  Emily, a junior at the University of Notre Dame, talks about her summer internship program with the North Texas Chapter. We are currently seeking fall interns for both the Dallas and Fort Worth offices. Contact Alexis Meyer at Alexis.Meyer@lls.org to learn more about the available opportunities. Read on for a little interview with Emily.  I'm originally from Allen, TX and graduated from Ursuline Academy of Dallas in 2015. I'm currently ..read more

Calvin Harkless and his wife make the drive from Edmond, OK to Dallas, TX every year to attend the North Texas Cancer Expo presented by Briggs Equipment.  They make a point not to miss it.  Why?  We'll let Calvin tell you in his own inspiring words. "I was diagnosed December 24, 2010 with stage four multiple myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow. On January 5, 2011 I started weekly IV chemo infusions. I had no idea it would be four years and four months later before being taken off of all cancer treatment and drugs.  My wife and I made it our mission to attend the North Te ..read more

After much anticipation, the full schedule for the 2017 LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE North Texas Cancer Expo presented by Briggs Equipment is now available!  Review the sessions available at this FREE event on Saturday, September 16th and reserve your seats by registering today! 8:00 AM - Expo & Registration Opens 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Opening Session Welcome Patricia Thomson, Ph.D., Executive Director North Texas Chapter Don Armstrong, Expo Chair & Survivor 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM - Concurrent Morning Breakout Sessions Movement and Yoga Start your day with an energizing easy yoga sessio ..read more