Blood Cancer United - Wisconsin

10/09/2026

Thank you to Landmark Credit Union for sponsoring our Team Photos Area at Madison Light The Night!

Every team has a story, and this space gives participants the opportunity to capture memories and celebrate the impact they've made together. Thank you for helping us preserve these special moments while supporting patients and families affected by blood cancer.

10/08/2026

A special thank you to CH Robinson for bringing our Words of Light activation to life at Madison Light The Night.

This vibrant display showcases powerful words that reflect the emotions, strength, hope, and resilience of those impacted by cancer. Thank you for helping create an inspiring experience that reminds participants why we walk and who we walk for.

10/07/2026

Thank you to North American Mechanical, Inc for sponsoring our Poster Decorating Station at Madison Light The Night!

This interactive space gives participants an opportunity to express who they walk for, share messages of hope, and create signs that tell their personal story. Thank you for helping participants bring their purpose to life and for supporting families impacted by blood cancer.

10/06/2026

A huge thank you to MG&E Foundation for sponsoring our Light the Finish Line experience at Madison Light The Night!

As participants cross the finish line, they'll be welcomed by a glowing celebration space and a chance to recharge after their walk. Thank you for helping us create a meaningful and memorable experience for our community while supporting Blood Cancer United's mission to bring light to the darkness of cancer. ✨

10/05/2026

A special thank you to JT Engineering for their continued support as our Wisconsin United for More Life Partner.

Year after year, JT Engineering shows what it means to lead with purpose by investing in our mission and helping us bring hope to patients and families impacted by blood cancer across Wisconsin. Their commitment extends beyond event day, helping fuel lifesaving research, patient support, and advocacy efforts throughout the year.

We're grateful for JT Engineering's partnership and dedication to creating a world without blood cancer.

10/01/2026

A BIG thank you to our Milwaukee Light The Night sponsors!
✨Beeler Construction
✨FIS
✨JT Engineering
✨Northwestern Mutual
✨hps | PayMedix
✨EUA
✨Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin
✨Baird
✨Brewers Community Foundation
✨Mortenson
✨Findorff
✨Versiti
✨Ahern
✨Faith Technologies
✨CBS 58
✨Telemundo Wisconsin

With their support, Blood Cancer United can help fund critical cancer research, provide support for
patients and families, and move us closer to a world without blood cancers.

09/30/2026

More than 2,000 people came together for Light The Night, standing in support of blood cancer patients, survivors, and their families. It was an unforgettable evening of inspiration, community, and purpose.
Thank you to every participant, volunteer, sponsor, and donor who made this event possible. Together, we're creating hope, funding lifesaving research, and proving that no one faces blood cancer alone.
Read more about the night featured in the Milwaukee Business Journal: https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/listings/30/item/20995

09/26/2026

Valvoline and Blood Cancer United are Driving for a Dream with a special livery on William Byron’s No. 24 for the upcoming race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Designed by Palmer, a 12-year-old blood cancer hero and artist, the colorful beach themed livery represents joy, strength, and resilience.

Take a look at the behind-the-scenes design process of how Emily Butler Lue and Harris Lue of LUE Creative brought Palmer’s vision to life.

09/25/2026

Be Kind to Your Mind 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️

Patients, survivors, and caregivers can order a Be Kind to Your Mind wellness box, created with mental well-being in mind. We’re also featured in the September Elephants and Tea September Issue, sharing stories and resources from the blood cancer community.

Check it out and order your box today!
https://bit.ly/4Axg81j

09/25/2026

09/25/2026

"Over 65 years of life, I’ve walked through many difficult seasons, and what I know for certain is this: in every single one, God has been with me, and He has seen me through. But when I got married in February 2023, life felt full again, full of joy, full of plans, full of promise. At my niece’s wedding, while line dancing, I felt a sudden 'pop' in my rib. I never imagined that moment would lead to a diagnosis of multiple myeloma (MM), just three months after marrying my sweet husband, Ray.

I had been enjoying retirement after working since I was 14. I survived shingles in 2020 and an emergency appendectomy that same year. I had been savoring time with my five beautiful grandchildren. Then came 2023, a year I expected to spend traveling and building new memories with the love of my life. Instead, pain, muscle spasms, compression fractures, and rib fractures brought everything to a halt.

Looking back, I realized I had been tired and hurting for a long time but had pushed through it, as I always do. My pain tolerance is high, but this was beyond anything I’d ever known. I thought nothing could hurt worse than labor... then shingles came. And then cancer said, ‘Let me show you what pain really is.’

A stem cell transplant on December 29, 2023.

In June 2024, I got the call: I am MRD-negative and still MRD-negative over a year later. God is great! They may say myeloma is incurable, but I know this: nothing is too hard for God. If He did it before, He can do it again.”

For Dawn, "more" meant more time with her new husband, Ray. Just three months after they were married, she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Instead of the travel and adventures they had planned, they faced a blood cancer diagnosis together.

Today, Dawn is MRD-negative and continuing to make memories with her family, her grandchildren, and the life she fought so hard to keep living.

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and we are working toward a future filled with more. Help us raise more awareness and work toward a future where everyone affected by blood cancer has more time to love, more time to dream, and more time to write the next chapter of their story.

We're working toward more time, more hope, and more tomorrows. Learn more about our resources: https://bcutd.org/3Ufxqzz

09/25/2026

More and more support, guidance, and peace of mind.​

​This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we want every patient and family to know about a free resource that does not get talked about enough. ​

​Open enrollment is coming, and finding the right health insurance plan for your specific needs may lower your out-of-pocket costs. Our Medical Debt Case Managers provide personalized, one-on-one health insurance evaluations to help prevent future medical debt.​

​Because more and more awareness can lead to more and more action.

Preventing medical debt starts with getting on the right insurance plan. Contact us to learn more 👇
https://bcutd.org/3TLuwT8

09/24/2026

Meet Omar Abdel-Wahab, MD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

A recent National Academy of Medicine electee Abdel-Wahab’s project studies a mutation in the SRSF2 gene. It shows up in 25% of people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), 50% of people with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, and 25% of people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) over age 65. Understanding what's happening at the molecular level with genes like SRSF2 could mean one new drug works across all of these types of blood cancer.

“Finding funding for this project at this early step can be challenging, but will be critical in bringing this treatment closer to patients," says Abdel-Wahab.

This project is part of the more than 250 academic research projects supported through Blood Cancer United's multi-year grants portfolio, all aimed at getting closer to better treatment options.

Learn more ⤵️
https://bcutd.org/3TTQzqR

09/24/2026

Blood Cancer United and the Hairy Cell Leukemia Foundation have announced six new research grants as part of their extended HCL2030 partnership. Nearly $7 million will be invested over the next five years in research focused on better understanding what drives hairy cell leukemia and finding better therapies for patients, particularly those with variant disease or relapsed classic hairy cell leukemia.

This , learn more and read the full announcement ⤵️
https://bcutd.org/4hndl1X

09/23/2026

Our Therapy Acceleration Program (TAP) partners work directly with innovative biotech companies to move the most promising blood cancer research from the lab into clinical trials, faster. TAP looks to change the standard of care while addressing high unmet medical needs.

Royalty Pharma's commitment to TAP is helping power that progress. With this gift of $7.5M, it marks the largest corporate donor donation that our TAP program has received.

Together, that means more treatments and more time for every patient.

Learn more about this impact on TAP ⬇️
https://bcutd.org/4yIm6ee

09/23/2026

Pass it along. 💌

If this is your family right now, you are not alone. The Dare to Dream Project is here for every family navigating a pediatric blood cancer with free resources and personalized support every step of the way. Learn more ⤵️
https://bcutd.org/4yWfnxr

09/22/2026

Your brain called. It wants a checklist. 🧠☎️

If your mental checklist is running overtime, you're not alone. As a young adult with blood cancer, there can be a lot to carry—appointments, treatment, relationships, work, and everything in between. It's okay to prioritize your mental health, ask for support, and take things one step at a time. Find free mental health resources for young adults here👇
https://bcutd.org/3TmqQXL

09/22/2026

We're thrilled to share that Melissa Pharo, Vice President, Commercial Banking at Johnson Financial Group, will serve as 2027 Chair of the Madison Visionaries of the Year.

After participating as a candidate in 2025, Melissa developed a deep connection to the mission and the community behind it. As Chair, she is guided by a belief in the power of shared purpose and focused on bringing together leaders who are ready to take courageous action for local blood cancer patients and families.

We're currently building our Leadership Committee and actively seeking Visionaries of the Year candidates for 2027. If you're interested in getting involved, or know someone who would be an outstanding candidate or committee member, connect with Suzy Pursell.

09/10/2026

Today is Executive Challenge Action Day, and we’re proud to celebrate our 2026 Milwaukee Challengers for the incredible impact they’ve made for blood cancer patients and families over the past six weeks.

Their dedication, leadership, and generosity are helping move us closer to a world without blood cancers. Milwaukee Light The Night is just one week away on Thursday, September 17, at the Summerfest grounds—and there’s still time to register, join us, and make an impact: https://www.lightthenight.org/events/milwaukee-0

09/01/2026

Exciting news! Please join us in welcoming Michelle Kartman to the Big Climb Wisconsin FY27 Committee. Michelle, Director of Business Development at Advanced Building Corporation, has been a dedicated supporter of Blood Cancer United and an active champion for community engagement in Madison.

We’re grateful to have her energy and expertise as we prepare for Big Climb Wisconsin at Camp Randall in May 2027, an event that continues to make a meaningful impact for families affected by blood cancer.

Learn more about Big Climb Wisconsin 2027