LLS Mid-Atlantic Region

We are so excited to announce yet another incredible candidate for our 2025 D.C. Visionaries of the Year campaign, Lee-Lee Ellis! Lee-Lee was nominated by past candidates, Karen and Demitrius Puente! Throughout her career in health policy, she has seen the positive effects LLS has had on blood cancer patients through life-saving advocacy and policy. Lee-Lee hopes to continue to raise awareness for such efforts through her campaign! We can’t wait to see the impact you make, Lee-Lee! #LLSVisionaries #CancelBloodCancer?

Please join us in welcoming another one of our 2025 D.C. Visionaries of the Year candidates, Linda Ables of Juniper Networks! Linda was nominated by 2016 Man of the Year and current Leadership Committee Member, John Brookbank. Linda is joining the fight against blood cancer in memory of her two parents who passed away from lung cancer just 2 months apart, and in honor of her friend Trisha who is a survivor. Linda is determined to make an impact on the LLS mission, and we can’t wait to see everything she accomplishes! GO, LINDA! #LLSVisionaries #CancelBloodCancer

Thank You so much to Chelsea Cushing for representing the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at the 2024 DC Dancing Stars Gala! Congratulations on 2nd Place, and thank you for raising over $30,000 for the LLS Mission!

We are so proud of Chelsea Cushing not only for her fundraising towards our mission but also for placing 2nd in the DC's Dancing Stars Gala Celebrity Challenge! Thank you for being such a great supporter of the LLS Mid-Atlantic Region in our goal to end blood cancers!

We are so excited to welcome Cristina Chou of Altice USA to the 2025 D.C. Visionaries of the Year campaign! Cristina was nominated by our 2024 Visionary of the Year, Maurine Fanguy, and is running in memory of her mother who passed away ten years ago. After being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Cristina’s mother received a stem cell transplant which extended her life by about seven years. Cristina is deeply committed to advancing the research that LLS champions and is eager to support the vital work needed to cure blood cancer. We can’t wait to see the incredible impact we know she’ll make! #LLSVisionaries #CancelBloodCancer?

Ellie De Groote is no stranger to the LLS family, with years of dedicated involvement. Now, at just 24, she’s taking on one of her professional goals by joining the Visionaries of the Year campaign! Ellie is running in honor of her mom, Krista, who was diagnosed with lymphoma in February 2020. This year’s Grand Finale will be especially meaningful, as it falls just three days before Krista’s five-year anniversary of being in remission. Please join us in welcoming Ellie to the campaign! #LLSVisionaries #BeatBloodCancer?

We are thrilled to introduce Tyler Clendenon of Amazon Web Services as one of our amazing 2025 D.C. Visionaries of the Year candidates! Tyler was nominated by 2024 Candidate and current Leadership Committee Member, Tara Wood. The LLS mission is one Tyler holds close to his heart, as his wife, Lisa, recently underwent a clinical trial for her non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis and is currently in remission! Tyler hopes to raise awareness about the critical role of LLS-funded research so that clinical trials can continue saving lives! LET’S GO, TYLER! #LLSVisionaries #CancelBloodCancer

Last Chance to Support Chelsea Cooper Cushing as she dances to raise funds for LLS! Chelsea is a talented dancer and choreographer who has worked with notable artists like The Roots, LL Cool J, and Missy Elliott, and has danced with Cirque du Soleil. She has made appearances on shows such as BET's Wild 'N Out and is currently featured on Netflix's Dance Monsters. Chelsea also has extensive experience in commercial choreography, collaborating with brands like Nike and Red Bull. Beyond her artistic achievements, Chelsea is a passionate advocate for cancer research, having battled a rare chronic blood cancer since 2011. She supports the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to help improve the quality of life for those affected by cancer. Her commitment is driven by her personal experience, aiming to foster hope and create a brighter future for individuals and families impacted by this disease. You can vote for her here: https://lnkd.in/eBghGrsK !

24 COUNTDOWN to the DC's Dancing Stars Gala where our very own Celebrity Dancer Chelsea Cushing will be competing to win the grand prize for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! Please consider supporting her efforts towards our lifesaving mission! Vote Now: https://lnkd.in/guBS8fAX

It is our honor to announce Dillon Walton as one of this year’s Visionaries of the Year candidates! Dillon is running in memory of his mother, Carol Ann Walton, who was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2000. After fighting valiantly for many years, Carol Ann’s cancer returned for the third and final time this past spring. Dillon, his sister, and his father were the gold lantern holders at this year’s Rockville Light The Night, where they celebrated Carol Ann’s enduring spirit. Dillon is dedicated to carrying forward his mother’s memory and raising money to help find a cure. Dillon, we are so grateful for all you’ve done and all you will continue to do for this mission. #LLSVisionaries #CancelBloodCancer?