Our mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, myeloma and improve the life of patients and their families.

Description and/or History:
The Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. Founded in 1949, we are relentless in pursuit of our mission: to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. As a nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations. Seventy-six percent of funds spent advance our mission. Major, annual fundraising campaigns include Team In Training, The Light The Night Walk, School & Youth Programs & singles benefits.

Contact people:

Liz Walsh, Volunteer Coordinator, (212) 376-4768, (email) Brianna Barker, Public Relations Coordinator , (212) 376-4649, (email) Zena Moore, Volunteer Coordinator, (212) 376-4646, (email)

Address:

475 Park Avenue South, 8th Floor New York, NY 10016 (See a map)

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 6 Train; 33rd Street,   Walk distance (in minutes): 1 minute