The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is a non-profit organization that funds research, patient services, advocacy, and education for blood cancer patients and their families. LLS was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Rye Brook, New York. The organization has chapters throughout the United States and Canada, and has invested more than $1.3 billion in research to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma. LLS also provides a variety of support services to patients and their families, including financial assistance, education, and counseling. The organization is committed to improving the lives of blood cancer patients and their families.