Why Participate?
Why Participate?
Every 3 minutes someone
in the US is diagnosed with
a blood cancer
Despite progress, more than a third of blood cancer patients still do not survive five years after their diagnosis.
Every 9 minutes
someone in the US dies
of a blood cancer
Our commitment to curing cancer.
Through programs like Visionaries of the Year, Blood Cancer United has invested more than $1.8 billion since its inception in research to advance breakthrough therapies.
Learn about Dare to Dream, a bold and urgent $175 million capital campaign to transform their treatment and care. We’re daring to prioritize cutting-edge pediatric research, including PedAL, the first-ever pediatric acute leukemia Master Clinical Trial. And we’re working to power advocacy and the free resources and support services necessary to help even more young blood cancer patients and survivors live longer and fuller lives.
The funds raised through Visionaries of the Year are used:
- For continuing research of lifesaving therapies like targeted therapies and immunotherapies that are saving thousands of lives.
- For blood cancer information, education and support.
- To drive policies that increase the development of and access to new treatments.
Our Honored Heroes
Honored Heroes are local blood cancer survivors who provide inspiration and motivation to candidates during their campaign, as well as support for their appeals. The candidates compete in honor of them.
