Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month
By fostering understanding and support, raising awareness for these conditions brings hope, funds research, and stands with compassion beside those affected.
Drive awareness and fundraising for blood cancer research by positioning your brand as a compassionate partner in early detection education and community support during September.
- Share survivor stories and early detection tips to educate audiences on leukemia and lymphoma symptoms
- Launch a color-ribbon campaign (orange, red, green, burgundy, violet) encouraging customers to wear/purchase branded awareness items
- Partner with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to host or promote Light the Night charity walks and fundraising events
- Create educational content on modern survival rates (65-95% five-year outcomes) to inspire hope and drive donations
The effort to raise awareness for these two cancerous diseases, both leukemia and lympohoma, has been active for many years, but it wasn’t until 2017 that the United States Congress officially declared the observance of Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month.
The purpose of this event, sometimes called Blood Cancer Awareness Month, is to educate the general public about the symptoms of these cancers, especially because early detection has a significant impact on the long-term outcomes.
In addition, raising awareness also helps with financial support that can facilitate research in hopes of finding a cure.
Modern survival rates of these diseases vary widely based on the specific subtypes, but can range anywhere from 65-95% over five years. Part of the reason the prognosis for these diseases is so improved today is because of the efforts of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the world’s largest nonprofit health organization for blood cancer research, education and patient support.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month is a huge part of the journey toward finding a cure for these and other blood cancers!
Attend a Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Event
All throughout the month of September, events will take place in support of Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Whether it is an educational seminar for medical professionals or a walk to raise money to find a cure, this is a great time to attend and support an event. Those who don’t have any in their local area can check out online events – or gather some friends and host one of their own!
Wear a Special Color to Show Support
Each blood cancer has its own color ribbon to show support and a great way to celebrate Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month is to don one of the colors that goes along with these diseases. Or, even better, create a bracelet or ribbon that combines all five colors as a show of support! Orange – Leukemia Red or Green – Lymphoma Burgundy – Myeloma (another blood cancer) Violet – Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Get Educated about Leukemia and Lymphoma
One of the best ways to show support for Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month is to know more about it. Check out the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society online to learn about educational opportunities, recognize signs and symptoms, find statistics and facts, get patient support, connect with Light the Night charity events and much more.