The mission of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research. LLS offers a wide variety of programs and services in support of its mission. The Gateway Chapter serves Missouri, Southern Illinois, and Arkansas. In fiscal year 2018, the Gateway Chapter: -Invested $6,633,457 in research to find cures; and advocated for access to those cures passing Oral Chemo Parity in Arkansas, Illinois and Missouri. -Contributed $2,501,616 in financial aid to patients. -Served more than 13,000 patients and families with financial support, education, and support groups. -Provided information in 450 schools on cancer & volunteerism and supported children returning to school after treatment.