The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the worldwide leader and largest volunteary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. Supporters of LLS are proudly Creating a World Without Cancer.

As a nonprofit we rely on the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations. 75% of our total expenses support cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services.

We offer a variety of services to patients, their families, and their health care providers including:

Alexis Angels (gift giving program)Co-Pay Assistance ProgramEducation ProgramsFirst Connection (peer-to-peer support)Information Resource Center (toll-free phone support and information from trained professionals)Patient Financial AidSupport GroupsTrish Greene Back to School Program for Children with CancerWeb Site with Information for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals

Our programs include:

Leukemia Cup RegattaLight The Night WalkMan & Woman of the YearSchool & Youth Programs (including Pennies for Patients, Pasta for Pennies, and Soccer Kicks for Cancer)Team In Training

For more information about LLS, please call 312.651.7350 (toll free at 800.742.6595) or visit our Web site www.lls.org/il

Mission: Our mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families through research, policy reform, and direct service to patients and their families.