Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
| Abbreviation | LLS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1949 |
| Founder | Rudolph and Antoinette Roesler de Villiers |
| Type | Charity |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Purpose | Funding blood cancer research, patient and family support services, outreach |
| Headquarters | 3 International Drive, Suite 200, Rye Brook, NY 10573 |
| Coordinates | 41°03′01″N 73°41′16″W / 41.05017°N 73.6879°W |
Region served | United States and Canada |
| E. Anders Kolb, MD | |
| Troy Dunmire | |
| Gwen Nichols, MD | |
| JR Miller | |
| Affiliations | The LLS of Canada |
| Revenue | US$443.86 million (2022) |
| Website | lls |
Formerly called | Robert Roesler de Villiers Foundation (1949–1954) Leukemia Society (1955–1965) |
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1949, is a voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting blood cancer world-wide. LLS funds blood cancer research on cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma. It provides free information and support services, and it advocates for blood cancer patients and their families seeking access to quality and affordable care.
LLS is headquartered in Rye Brook, New York, with 27 regional offices throughout the United States and five regional offices in Canada. The organization has raised and donated more than $1.7 billion (USD) to blood cancer research.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society had a four-star rating with Charity Navigator in 2023, scoring 97%.