Racing to Save Lives

Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested more than $550 million in leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma research. Society-funded research has led to key

advances in understanding blood cancers and has produced new treatments to enhance and prolong lives. Innovations in cancer treatment over the years have

included radiation and chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation and new targeted therapies that kill cancer cells without harming normal ones. This year the

Greater San Francisco Bay Area Chapter alone will fund $5,575,000 in grants to 19 scientists at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley.

The Society has 68 chapters in the United States and Canada. Each office conducts life-enhancing patient service programs, including support groups, peer

counseling and patient financial aid. The Society also hosts numerous Webcasts and telephone education events, where medical professionals share the latest

research, treatment and clinical trials findings. Patient Services include:

Patient Financial Aid Program

Family Support Groups

Project Share Life

First Connection

Education Programs

Information Resource Center

The Trish Greene Back to School Program

Honoree Program

Patient Services Committee

In 2007, the Society provided more than $61 million to support our Patient & Community Service programs, which includes the Patient Financial Aid Program, the

Co-Pay Assistance Program, and family support groups.