The UFCW Commitment to Leukemia
Leukemia is a blood cancer that develops where the body makes white blood cells, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. Chronic myeloid leukemia occurs in adults while acute lymphocytic leukemia is the most common and acute myelogenous leukemia the least common childhood leukemias.
The partnership between the UFCW and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is so important.
Working together since 1983, the UFCW has helped raise over $60 million dollars for LLS through charity golf tournaments, auctions, bottle drives and a range of other events, all of which has gone towards the development of lifesaving drugs and working toward the shared goal of a world without blood cancers and achieving their mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma. Many UFCW staff, local union leadership, and rank and file members also greatly enjoy participating in the LLS Light the Night walk, as well as the Team in Training campaign.
Together in this special partnership, LLS and UFCW are truly helping blood cancer patients live better, longer lives.
The 5th Annual Have a Healthy Day! 5K WALK/RUN is presented by the UFCW Local 770 Icaza Foundation. Proceeds benefit Leukemia and charitable assistance in our communities.
Your support by participating in these events makes a difference. Thank you!
