Exceptional Smiles - November/December 2025

GIVE HOPE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON No One Has to Struggle Alone

When my wife Michelle was diagnosed with lymphoma, a friend introduced us to Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society). This nonprofit has provided resource after resource on our journey, and a network of people who have ensured we’ve never gone through this alone. Organizations like BCU give people a lifeline during times of struggle, providing help and a sense of hope. This holiday season, there are countless ways to support organizations that help people regain a sense of normalcy during rough spots, with no judgment.

provide free information and support services for families, helping those with blood cancer live longer, happier lives. Every year, they host fundraising walks around the country where you can participate and contribute to their incredible work. If you are looking for other ways to give back, you have several options to donate to them online. They rely on volunteers and have a variety of ways you can get involved.

them on their mission, especially during holidays. Along with monetary or food donations, they can always use help from volunteers to prepare, distribute, and pack food.

SALVATION ARMY AND GOODWILL EasternUSA.SalvationArmy.org

The Salvation Army and Goodwill may be known for their thrift stores, but both organizations do much more to help people in need. From job placement services to providing gifts to families during the holidays, they work year- round to lift people and support those most vulnerable in the community. You can donate items to their stores, make monetary donations, or volunteer at one of their many locations in the Cleveland area. The holiday season is a busy time for them.

GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK GreaterClevelandFoodbank.org

For many families, food is not a given. Oftentimes, people have to make the difficult choice of buying groceries or paying bills. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank helps families in the community put healthy meals on the table and provides additional resources for people to get back on their feet. Even a small food donation can help

BLOOD CANCER UNITED BloodCancerUnited.org

Blood Cancer United (BCU) has been a leader in research, support, and advocacy for people impacted by blood cancers since 1949. They

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