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Learn More Be Their Hope. Burlington is partnering to support The LLS Children’s Initiative. Donate in store today. Learn More Be Inspired By Our Heroes Read Their Stories -- -- ALERT: Stay updated on how LLS is responding to the coronavirus Learn More Bring Light to the Darkness of Cancer ® When you or someone you love hears the words "you have cancer"… It's one of the darkest moments in your life. The light and warmth The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society generates delivers hope in a time of despair, a community in place of loneliness and life-saving RESEARCH & SUPPORT for cancer patients and their families. Now is the time for us to be bigger and more powerful than we’ve ever been before. Be The Voice That Speaks Up... Be The Hand That Reaches Out... Be The Light That Cures Cancer. Register Today Get Started Register for an Event Light The Night event are an amazing celebration of light to drive out the darkness of cancer. Join us in our cause to find cures. Find an Event Find and Donate Light The Night has a great network of friends & family and corporate teams. Find a team to donate to and support our cause. Donate Today Ways To Get Involved Participate Donate Sponsor Volunteer Inspirational Stories Be inspired by heroes who shine bright through the darkness of cancer. Krew Survivor Krew was born in September of 2017, a happy and healthy baby boy. In February of 2018, Krew developed a series of grey spots on his body, so his parents took him to their pediatrician. Later that month, after being referred to a dermatologist, they received confirmation that their precious, 5-month-old son had Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Read His Story -- -- -- '.$submitHeroButtonText.' '.' ';-- See all Survivors > Thalia Survivor Thalia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia on March 30th, 2018, a month after her 5th birthday. There have been many ups and downs through her first few months of treatment. No matter what she has always seemed to still stay positive throughout it all. Putting that big bright beautiful smile on her face reassuring us everything is going to be okay. Read Her Story -- -- -- '.$submitHeroButtonText.' '.' ';-- See all Survivors > Laura Survivor Laura was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2013 while she was living in Hawaii. Her baby boy was only 14 months old. Laura went through ABVD chemotherapy treatment and 18 rounds of radiation. Read Her Story -- -- -- '.$submitHeroButtonText.' '.' ';-- See all Survivors > Maeryn Survivor In June 2016, 10-year-old Maeryn was experiencing unusual pain in her hips and knees. After several weeks of physical therapy, it wasn’t getting any better, so her parents took her to see a specialist. She was referred to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, where she was diagnosed with pre-B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Read Her Story -- -- -- '.$submitHeroButtonText.' '.' ';-- See all Survivors > Jackson Survivor In many ways, my son, Jackson is a typical eight-year-old boy who loves Elmo and ice cream. But in other ways, he is anything but typical. He was born with Down syndrome and he's also a cancer survivor. Read His Story -- -- -- '.$submitHeroButtonText.' '.' ';-- See all Survivors > Athena Survivor In May 2012, my daughter, Athena’s hospital crib rolled down the halls of the hospital’s pediatric oncology floor. This would be her home for the next two months. She was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and needed to receive intense treatment. Read Her Story -- -- -- '.$submitHeroButtonText.' '.' ';-- See all Survivors > Krew Survivor Omaha, NE Krew Survivor Thalia Survivor Hayward, CA Thalia Survivor Laura Survivor Ashburn, Vi... 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