Organizations
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society provides free information to the public. Also find information about financial support, treatment trials and advocacy. If you're looking to volunteer your time for leukemia, this organization has plenty of opportunities available.
Leukemia Research Foundation uses a variety of fundraising techniques that can be accessed online, including an eBay store and an Amazon "Wish List." Look for links under the "you can help" tab. The organization funds research aiming to discover causes and cures of leukemia.
Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation is designed to fund leukemia research, conduct bone marrow drives and provide education to the public. Based in New York, the organization's Web site includes information about their grants, fellowships and board of directors.
DKMS is an organization that helps match bone marrow donors with recipients. They accept donations through their Web site. The organization sponsors donor drives to encourage folks to donate bone marrow, and they maintain a registry in their attempt to link donors with patients.
Make A Wish foundation is for all kids who have fatal diseases. They grant that child one wish of theirs so that it can come true just in case they don't survive to make that wish come true.
Leukemia Research Foundation uses a variety of fundraising techniques that can be accessed online, including an eBay store and an Amazon "Wish List." Look for links under the "you can help" tab. The organization funds research aiming to discover causes and cures of leukemia.
Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation is designed to fund leukemia research, conduct bone marrow drives and provide education to the public. Based in New York, the organization's Web site includes information about their grants, fellowships and board of directors.
DKMS is an organization that helps match bone marrow donors with recipients. They accept donations through their Web site. The organization sponsors donor drives to encourage folks to donate bone marrow, and they maintain a registry in their attempt to link donors with patients.
Make A Wish foundation is for all kids who have fatal diseases. They grant that child one wish of theirs so that it can come true just in case they don't survive to make that wish come true.
How can I register to be a bone marrow donor?
You can register with the National Marrow Done Program.
To learn more about leukemia:
• Click here to learn more about this disease through the Leukemia Research Foundation.
• The American Cancer Society has helpful resources on leukemia.
• You can also learn more about leukemia through WebMD.
• The National Cancer Institute has more resources about cancer.
• The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has additional resources.