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UPDATE: September, 2025
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) have changed their name to Blood Cancer United in an effort to help more patients with different types of blood cancers. Rest assured, the name change does not change or alter what the organization offers.
Our company takes skincare very seriously. I, the owner of The Smelly Panda Soap Company, have a rare form of lymphoma. Although it is a blood cancer, it shows up on my skin. Going through this experience has shown me that what goes ONTO our bodies is equally as important as what goes INTO our bodies. Using quality, natural skincare is the beginning to healthy, radiant skin. Protecting your skin from too much sun is another important step. Using natural sunscreen to protect from melanoma is crucial is having healthy skin.
When I was going through my surgeries, radiation, chemo, long trips for treatments, and finally a stem cell transplant, I spent a lot of time thinking about how I could give back once I got through and was healthy enough. "What is important to me?" was the biggest question. I decided after hours, days and some weeks, that I want to offer people quality, natural products. That nourish, possibly heal skin conditions. That are safe for the environment. No BS, hidden ingredients or agendas. I wanted a brand I know my family can trust and use. Skincare essentially begins in the shower. So, we became a soap company. An eco friendly self-care company. That's just the beginning of what we want to do as a company. Blood Cancer United has given me another chance to make a difference.
Blood Cancer United helps cancer patients and their families deal with the stress and burden this type of diagnosis carries. As a patient, sitting in that chair, listening to the diagnosis. "You have a rare subtype of a rare cancer that you will have the rest of you life." I'm thinking (I was 45 at the time) "I still have a long way to go". It was a surreal moment for me. A bad, bad dream. It began a rigorous journey of appointments and meeting people, so many people. I couldn't keep up with everything. Blood Cancer United was there. They helped us with gas to get to my appointments, getting work done on our vehicle to ensure we could make it to my appointments an hour away, and hotel stays for me and my husband when my appointments were 3 hours away. We were also able to pay some bills we had fallen behind on. They helped us through some tough times. I can't express enough gratitude that they saved us and helped us keep our home and utilites. The medical advances this foundation creates saves lives. Like mine. My cancer is aggressive, once it rears its ugly head. If it weren't for the blessings of this foundation, I don't know what we would have done. If you, or a loved one is going through a blood cancer diagnosis, please look into what Blood Cancer United can help you with. Reach out and know you aren't alone with this. Having a foundation of people whom have experience with patients during this difficult time is a relief I can't even describe.
So, we are giving 10% of each sale to support Blood Cancer United. Knowing firsthand the donations are going towards making people's lives easier during a life changing diagnosis. No one ever expects to hear "You have cancer". Having people support you during these times with encouragement, ease of financial burden, and understanding support is a true blessing. One that we will always support.
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