Posts by Maureen Jones
Surviving the storm: Vani’s journey through leukemia
In April 2023, something felt off—I was more fatigued and bruised than usual. After blood work, I received a call on April 11th with alarming results: signs pointed to leukemia.…
Read MoreRoundUp for Leukemia Research
The RoundUp App is an easy way to make incremental donations, making charitable giving accessible to everyone! Using the RoundUp App, you can make a big change by rounding up…
Read More30 years of hope: Mike Kolodny’s enduring legacy at the ABC7 Gibbons Run
“It’s more than just a race. It’s a celebration of hope and a platform to raise critical awareness,” says long-time ABC7 Gibbons Run volunteer Mike Kolodny. For the last 30…
Read MoreHonoring Pop: My Personal Fight Against Leukemia
Ben Femminella, Director of Development for the Leukemia Research Foundation, knows the impact of AML first hand, and shares his personal story. Acute myeloid leukemia is a brutally debilitating and…
Read MoreFDA Approves Iclusig Plus Chemo for Ph+ ALL
The Food and Drug Administration recently granted an accelerated approval to Iclusig (ponatinib), described as the new “standard of care” for adults with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia…
Read MoreWelcome new Director of Programs & Partnerships
Lindsey Whyte recently joined the team at the Leukemia Research Foundation as Director of Programs & Partnerships. We had a chance to sit down with her and learn a little…
Read More30th Annual ABC7 Gibbons Run set for June 1
Runners, walkers, leukemia supporters and survivors are encouraged to join the Chicago community for the 30th Annual ABC7 Gibbons Run on Saturday, June 1 at the event’s new location, Montrose Harbor. Proceeds from the event benefit the Leukemia Research Foundation. Learn more and register today at leukemiarf.org/gibbons5k/.
Read MoreBlina may be effective in first-line treatment of Pediatric B-ALL
Blinatumomab, or Blina, appears to be a safe and effective first-line treatment option for young patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) who don’t tolerate chemotherapy, according to a study…
Read MoreLeukemia Research Foundation Awards $2.4M in New Investigator Research Grants
The Leukemia Research Foundation is pleased to award $2.4M in research grants through its 2023 New Investigator Research Grant Program. Grants of up to $150K, over a two-year period, were…
Read MoreLeukemia Research Foundation Earns Highest Distinction from Charity Navigator
Northfield, IL (September 25, 2023) – The Leukemia Research Foundation, a nonprofit headquartered in Northfield, IL, has earned the highest possible rating of four stars from Charity Navigator, America’s largest…
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