Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is a national, voluntary health agency dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and to improving the quality of life of patients and their families. The society was established in 1949 as the de Villiers Foundation. In 2000, the society changed its name from The Leukemia Society of America to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to emphasize its commitment to fighting all blood-related cancers. Today, the society supports the following major programs: research, patient services, public and professional education, advocacy and community services. With headquarters in White Plains, NY, the society has chapter offices across the United States.