Atlanta Students of the Year

The Shooting Stars | The Shooting Stars's Campaign Team

Welcome to The Shooting Stars' SOY Fundraising Page!

Jan 26, 2018

 

It is with heavy hearts that we learned of the passing of a dear family friend, Tracy Kurzweil, from Lymphoma on 1-25-2018. The Kurzweil family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to this campaign in her loving memory. Tracy was a beautiful, kind hearted wife, mother, daughter, and sister, and loved by all who knew her. She will be missed dearly.

We, Isabel Shemaria and Lauren Weinsier, are honored to have been accepted to participate in the 2018 Students of the Year program, a seven-week initiative in which select high school students from around the country participate in a fundraising competition to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We are raising critical dollars in honor of a young patient hero, Alyssa Howell, who is currently battling or is in remission from a blood cancer. The candidate team who raises the most money at the end of the seven weeks is named Student of the Year. Our mission is to not only raise the most money but also to bring attention to blood cancers like leukemia, which is the most common form of cancer in children and teens. 

Since the early 1960s, five-year survival rates for many blood cancer patients have doubled, tripled or even quadrupled. And many LLS supported therapies not only help blood cancer patients but are helping patients with other cancers and serious diseases. In fact, drugs first approved for blood cancers are now approved to treat patients with stomach cancers, skin cancers, and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.

We really are changing the face of blood cancer and we need your help! 

All donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. They'll not only support LLS-funded research but will help provide critical information and support for patients, and support advocacy for laws to ensure patients can access the care and treatments they need.

Please visit our website often and bring friends who would also like to donate.

On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere we thank you for your support!

For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org.

 

100 Comments

  • glenn Lazarus

    To our beautiful Lauren, keep shining like you do. Pamela and I am so proud of you!

  • TAMMI WECKSLER

    What a great effort you both are undertaking in support of LLS and this rewarding and important campaign! Your dedication is remarkable.

  • Don Pozin

    Hoping you don't only meet but exceed your fundraising goal!

  • Anonymous

    Hope you are successful in raising funds for this very worthy cause. Fighting cancer is difficult, and funds for new research are so important. I don't think I know anyone who has not been touched in some way by cancer. Thank you for helping.

  • The Danz family

    Way to go Girls! Good luck! :-)

  • Shari Ursaner

    Such a wonderful thing you are both doing to help cure cancer!!

  • Andy & Stacey Singer

    Way to go Girls. We hope your exceed your goal!

  • Robyn Barocas

    Good luck! A very important cause!

  • Michelle Bergman

    Way to go Isabel and Lauren! Congratulations on being selected and supporting such a worthy cause.

  • Pam and Marion Rivers

    Best wishes for a successful campaign! Pam and Marion Rivers

  • Donna & Jerry Peljovich

    Great Job girls!!

  • Jonathan Goff

    Best of luck in reaching your goal in this very worthwhile project. Good work, girls !

  • The Finkelstein Family

    In loving memory of our beautiful friend, Tracy, who was strong and courageous. Hoping they find a cure soon. Great job, Isabel & Lauren! With love, Jen, Eli, Ben, and Sammy Finkelstein

  • dylan frohman and family

    So sorry for you loss-Dylan Frohman and family

  • Susan Booth

    Tracy was one of the most positive people I have ever met. She always had a smile on her face, and brought her own little ray of sunshine to every situation. I will miss her dearly and will pray for her family. It was way too soon to have say goodbye to this beautiful woman.

  • The Kirby Family

    In loving memory of Tracy.

  • Deborah Singer

    Heartbroken over the loss of our beautiful Tracy. Always with a smile on her face, a kind word or showing her love for her family and friends, she will be missed by those who's lives she touched. Love to Ken, Ryan and Jennifer. Deb Singer

  • Anonymous

    Hope that you girls exceed your goal. Your efforts support a wonderful cause.

  • LexisNexis Risk Solutions Marketing Team - Insurance, Corporate and Business Services

    In Memory of Tracy Kurzweil

  • Amy Dawson

    In memory of sweet Tracy, one of the best people we’ve ever been lucky enough to know. Ken, Ryan and Jennifer — we love you. All of you, Mr. and Mrs. Gare, Tracy’s brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Kurzweil and all of Tracy’s many friends will be in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days, weeks and months. There are, of course, no words to convey how heartbroken we are for all of you, but we hope you take comfort in the fact that Tracy was so very loved and respected by so many people. We are each so blessed to have known her. With love — Amy, Jake, Callie and Hadley Dawson

  • Karen Garren

    May your memories of Tracy help to sustain you and your family at this most difficult time. Sincerest sympathies to you and your family. Karen Garren

  • Anonymous

    You and your family have my sincere condolences on the passing of Tracy. I know your faith will provide comfort in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy

  • JEFFREY BOLLING

    Isabel Shemaria and Lauren Weinsier for students of the year.

  • Stacey Nelson

    Great job ladies! We are donating in honor of Tracy Kurzweil and her family. We do not know them but know that they are deeply cared about in our community. Prayers to the family.

  • Joanne Fisher

    Thinking of Ken and the whole family.

  • Kelly Hamilton

    Ken, may your family find peace during this difficult time and may your wife's memory live on through the good work of LLS.

  • The Mazer Family

    Our deepest condolences- The Mazer Family

  • Nancy and Steve Mittler

    In loving memory of the sweetest, bravest young woman, dear Tracy who lost her battle much too soon. She will live on in the shared love of those who her and in the hearts of her beloved family, Ken, Ryan, Jen, Rita, Gerry, and Henry.

  • Stacey Borsuk

    In memory of our dear friend Tracy.

  • Vijay Raghavan

    In honor of Tracy....and in support of Ken, Ryan and Jennifer and their wonderful extended family whom it was a privilege to meet. Vijay

  • Don & Christine Welsko

    Love Don and Christine Welsko

  • YMSL North Fulton Chapter

    We are all saddened by the loss of our dear friend Tracy. She was so kind and generous to all that knew her. We all enjoyed getting to know her through YMSL.

  • Puff n Fluff Pet Spa

    Our thoughts and prayers are with Tracy's family.

  • Alpharetta High School FCBOE SAF

    On behalf of Alpharetta High School Faculty and Staff. With love and peace, Dr. Shannon N. Kersey

  • Harriet and Arnold Derman

    Arnie and I were so sorry to learn of the loss of Tracy Gare Kurzwell, beloved daughter of our friends, Gerry and Rita Gare. Harriet and Arnold Derman

  • Rebecca Sheldon

    May her memory be a blessing and remind all to be kinder and nicer to one another as she was.

  • Joyce Shur

    In loving memory of Tracy. Our heartfelt sympathy to Ken, Ryan, and Jennifer. The Shur Family

  • Ellen Rabb

    In memory of beloved Tracy. She and my daughters Melissa and Laura grew up together in the same neighborhood in Metuchen, NJ. We send our deepest sympathy to her husband and children and to Rita and Jerry. My heart breaks for you. With deep affection and sorrow. Ellen Rabb

  • Kevin Baron

    Our thoughts are with all of Tracy's loved ones during this difficult time. She was a wonderful person.

  • Jessica Tanel

    I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Tracy. She was my first and closest friend when I moved to Miami in fourth grade. Although we grew apart as we grew older, I will always cherish her friendship and warmth. I offer my most sincere condolences to her family and friends. May her memory be a blessing.

  • Christopher Weaver & Michael Salyers

    Thoughts and prayers are with Ken and his family during this time.

  • Nancy Miller

    Love what you are doing!

  • Karen and Steve Stecker

    In loving memory of our dear friend Tracy Kurzweil. She had the most beautiful smile, generous spirit and kind heart. We are forever grateful for her friendship. XOXO

  • Joey Seton

    I met Tracy shortly after just moving to the Atlanta area through YMSL. She was kind, welcoming, and open hearted asking often if she could help me with anything. My deepest condolences to her family. She was a beautiful person.

  • Lynn and Steve Shafor

    May this donation help to bring a cure for this terrible disease. Tracy was the most loving, kind and beautiful young lady, inside and out. We will miss her terribly. It is with love that we make this donation in her memory. Lynn and Steve Shafor

  • Jessica & Joel Glick

    Lucky enough to have met Tracy 30 years ago. #greattobeaFLGator, #DPhiEFamForever, #comesitdownsisterbymyside. Love to Ken,Ryan,Jennifer,Henry,Karen,Rita,Jerry and all of her family and friends lucky enough to have Tracy’s light in their life. Much love, Jessica,Joel,Jenna & Jordan Glick

  • Susan & Ken Gordon

    Our hearts are broken by the passing of Tracy. Our deepest condolences to Ken, Ryan,Jennifer, Rita and Jerry. May the memory of her sweet smile give you all strength. Tracy will remain in our thoughts and hearts forever. RIP Tracy. With love, Susan & Kenny

  • Margery Manheim

    To our dear friends Rita and Gerry and to Ken, Ryan and Jennifer May cherished memories offer you comfort at this time and in the future. We remember the little girl with the blond curls who adored her brother. There were fun times on East Chestnut Avenue and Mark Circle. Margery and Michael Manheim

  • Ruth and Barry Auerbach

    Our deepest sympathy to the Kurzwell and Gare families. Our love and thoughts are with you all

  • Debby and Richard Katz

    Our love and deepest sympathy to Ken, Ryan, Jennifer, Rita and Jerry. Tracy will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and kindness to all. Tracy is forever in our hearts. Love, Debby and Richard

  • David Seiden

    Way to go girls.

  • nancy shemaria

    Thank you Isabel and Lauren for working towards such an important cause that has affected our family and so many others. Good luck in all that you do! Nancy and Barry Shemaria

  • Anonymous

    my peace find you

  • Sammy Silver

    To all the survivors. Keep fighting. Xo. The electric elephant. Love you Lauren. Love Sammy. Bubee and zedee

  • Julie Rothfeld

    It's so lovely to see young people taking on such important causes...we are proud of you! Your actions inspire others to act...and you help make the world a better place! With love from Julie, Jeff and the kiddos....we are so happy to support such an important cause. <3

  • Stacy and Jeff Leach

    We never think of Tracy without seeing and feeling that contagious smile. Sending our deepest condolences to all and sending lots of love, too. The Leach Family

  • Regina Manes

    Great job! So proud of you for taking on such an important issue! We all have been touched by cancer and it’s up to younger people to continue the fight for a cure!

  • jay weiner

    From the Weiner-Perlin family

  • Susie & David Rush

    Sending our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  • Susan & Howard Korenstein

    No more fitting way to honor Tracy's memory than by helping others.

  • Anonymous

    Great work girls !

  • Jodi Rosenberg

    Good job, girls! Good luck!

  • Ken Kurzweil

    In honor of my beautiful wife Tracy Kurzweil who touched the lives and inspired so many by simply being Tracy.

  • Charla and David Weinsier

    Lauren and Isabel...We are incredibly proud of your dedication and commitment to this very worthwhile cause.

  • Mona and Kieve Ehrlich

    We are honored to have known Tracy Kurzweil. She was such a vivacious person who always had a smile on her face. Her memory will forever live on in your hearts. Our most sincere condolences to the Kurzweil and Gare families. Mona and Kieve Ehrlich.

  • Dustin Reynolds

    Thinking about Ken and the whole Kurzweil family. I'm deeply sorry for your loss.

  • Lisa and Michael Siegel

    Love you Isabel always!!!

  • julie kalmon

    In loving memory of our sweet friend Tracy. What a beautiful way to honor her. The Kalmon family

  • Adolfo Camacho

    Ken, my deepest condolences for you and your family in this difficult time. Please know that my family and I have all of you in our hearts and prayers. Let me know if there is anything we can help with. Adolfo

  • The Weinbach Family

    Great job shooting stars! Love, The Weinbach Family

  • Gina Leary

    With loving memories!

  • Christine Stella

    Ken - My deepest sympathies to your and your family. May your memories and the love of friends and family give you strength during this time. - Christine Stella

  • Barbara Brady

    I met Tracy through YMSL. She was always so positive, sweet and had a wonderful sense of humor. Continued prayers to the Kurzweil family.

  • BURNS FAMILY

    In your honor Tracy. The Burns family

  • Colleen

    In loving memory of Tracy. One of the most generous and caring people I've ever met. My heartfelt sympathy to Ken, Ryan, and Jennifer.

  • Reese Javetz

    Please accept this donation in memory of Trazy Kurzweil, mom of my Camp Barney Medintz friend Jen Kurzweil. Love you Jen! - Reese Javetz

  • Marla Cushing

    Good luck in your fundraising goals Lauren & Isabel. I'm proud of you.

  • Richard Trainor

    Ken, You and your family have my sincerest condolences on the passing of Tracy, and I hope your faith will comfort you in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy, Rick Trainor

  • The Rubenstein’s

    In honor of my father’s 80th birthday, a lymphoma cancer survivor.

  • Uncle Richard and Aunt Betty

    Wishing you much success in this worthy endeavor.

  • Stacey & Anthony Harris, Stuart Winakur

    We just learned of Tracy's passing and want to express our condolences to Rita & Jerry, Ken, Henry, and the rest of the family. With deepest sympathy, Stacey & Anthony Harris and Stuart Winakur

  • Gamarra family

    In honor of Tracy, who will forever be in our hearts and give us motivation each day to be a better people.

  • Marcus Silver

    Proud of you Lauren. Great job.

  • The Penn Family

    Congrats girls!

  • Nancy and Richard Weinsier

    So proud of you girls for getting involved and making a difference! You are indeed "shooting stars".

  • Lisa Bowling

    In memory of Tracy Kurzweil. My thoughts and prayers are with Ken and his family.

  • Troy Rosado

    My condolences to the Kurzweil family.

  • Camp Barney Medintz

    Our thoughts are with the Kurzweil Family. Your Camp Barney Medintz Family

  • Ullman Family

    Tracy was an amazingly patient, kind and loving preschool teacher. She taught the kids compassion through action which is a legacy that will live on forever.

  • Linda Clark

    Ken, May you find peace in memories of a life well-lived. You are in our thoughts and prayers. In sympathy, Linda Clark and Family

  • Anonymous

    Condolences to the Kurzweil family.

  • Jessica Lorti

    I am saddened beyond words for your loss, Ken. May Tracy's memory bring you comfort and peace.

  • Daniel O'Connor

    My deepest sympathies. I will say a prayer for you and your family. Dan

  • Ryan Hupp

    My deepest condolences to the Kurzweil family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • Anonymous

    In memory of Tracy Kurzweil

  • Tracy Noren

    Great job Joey Goldman! Hope you can make your goal!

  • Leah Silver

    Lauren,we are so proud of the work you are doing! Eric and I wanted to make another donation because we are so inspired by you and the families involved! We love you. -Love Aunt Leah

  • Brett & Mireya Rosenhaus

    Our deepest sympathy’s are with the Kurzweil and Gare families for the loss of Tracy. Brett and Mireya Rosenhaus

  • Isaacs Family

    In memory of my beautiful brother and uncle, Mark! Girls, you rock! Very proud of you

  • The Rose Family

    Ken, Ryan and Jennifer - we are so sorry for your loss. Sending continued love and strength. Shari, Benjy, Abby and Jeremy Rose

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