Upstate NY/VT Students of the Year
Rylyn Swierzewski | Rylyn Swierzewski's Campaign Team
Welcome to Rylyn Swierzewski's SOY Fundraising Page!
Jan 11, 2018
Thank you for visiting my page!
My name is Rylyn Swierzewski, I'm a sophomore at Albany High School. When I was in second grade I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
I spent two years in and out of the hospital fighting for my life. On February 1st, I will be 6 years cancer free! I joined LLS's mission to cure all blood cancers in 2012 as girl of the year. I enjoy helping this organization because I know what these patients and their families go through in the time they are in the hospital.
Please join me in supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) by making a donation to my fundraising campaign. Thanks to your support, my efforts, will help fund the therapies and treatments and help save lives today. LLS's continued advancements over the years are responsible for the blood cancer survival rate doubling and tripling; in some cases, the survival rate has even quadrupled.
And many LLS supported therapies not only help blood cancer patients but are now used to treat patients with rare forms of stomach and skin cancers. They're even being tested in clinical trials for patients with a range of cancers including lung, brain, breast, pancreatic and prostate cancers. LLS funded drugs are now being tested for patients with other non-cancerous diseases like Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis.
We really are changing the face of blood cancer!
All donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. They'll not only support LLS research but patient services, advocacy, public and professional education, and community services as well.
Please visit my Web site often and bring friends who would also like to donate!
On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere I thank you for your support!
For more information about LLS, please visit lls.org
146 Comments
Meghan D'Alessandro
Go Rylyn!!! So proud of you. Hoping you stay cancer free!
Debbie Odorizzi
Rylyn Swierzewski ~ Student of The Year!!! Love,The Odorizzi Family
Siobhan Connor & Ben Rozelle
You are such an inspiration to everyone who knows you! We love you bunches and bunches!!!! Aunt Siobhan & Uncle Ben
Tara Connor
Love you Ry!
Shannon Van Dyke
Good luck Rylyn!
Kelly Connor
The world needs more people like you ry❤️
Rebecca Giglio
My family and I are so, so sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing. I'll always remember how loving she was, how she got such a kick out of the ridiculous, silly games we would play, how she always took an interest in us, how she was such a calm, comforting, positive presence around your house. We are so happy to support Rylyn and the Leukemia society, and to honor such a special person.
The K Team at NSES
Ry, your mom's kindergarten squad is SO proud of you and your efforts to raise the much needed funds to combat this horrendous disease! Your grandma is surely smiling as she watches and encourages you from above! Big hugs from Heather, Wanda, Gloria and Rita <3
Olivia Amedio
?? proud of you
Leslie Connor & Peter Hanson
Grandma loved you and was so proud of you. So are we. Love, Aunt Leslie & Uncle Peter
Theresa Spross
So proud of you!! Stay happy and healthy. Love, The Spross family
Vibetta Sanders PHES
Way to go! True Leadership!
Sabrina & Paul Mosseau
Ry- you are a force to be reckoned with! Your courage, love for your family, and service to your community is inspiring. I wish you every health and happiness, this world is a better place because of individuals like you!
Kammy Catchman
May God continue to bless Rylyn with good health??
Mary Jo Moran
Thanks for all you do. You're wonderful!
Kristen Clancy
Your story has always been so inspiring to me. I love the way you have chosen to make the most of the life you have been given! Good luck on reaching your goal! NSES and the Albany community already believe you to be Student of the Year! -Kristen ❤
A Hackett Faculty Member
Your courage is inspirational!
Christina Connor
Ry, you are such a positive force and an extraordinary person!
LaBatt Family
Way to go, Rylyn - we are so HAPPY for you !! Love, The LaBatt Family
holly rich
This amazing lady passed away 4 years ago! Her smile and wonderful memories live on!
Judy Wetstein
I'm not good with words so I'm going to keep this short. Marty, I hope you are happy and I miss you. Love Judy (Wetstein)
Bill Sullivan
Rylyn, Very proud to see your hard work in giving back, I have had the pleasure to be with you in the Melodies of Christmas Show. Your always very positive and a true fighter as you fought this disease and won. Bill and Jennifer Sullivan/Freihofer Baking Company.
John Deer
Way to go Rylyn!
Beth Indovina
So proud of you Rylan!
Sue Adler
Great work!
Laila Schwinge
You don’t know me Ry, but I grew up with your mom and all your aunts and uncles in New City. So glad to hear you are doing well! So great that you are giving back in this wonderful way!
Ed Tourge Jr.
In memory of my brother -in-law Bill DeSanto, who passed away from AML on December 12, 2010.
Kathleen Hatch
Way to go, Rylyn! My son, Liam, went to school with your brothers. We knew you as a little girl and love seeing you kicking ass as you grow up. Must be the brothers...
Mary Stevens
Maine!
Darri Scalzo
So proud of you, Rylyn! Change the world! The Scalzo's
The Odorizzi Family
This donation is in loving memory of your mom,Tania.
Elissa Bucci
Rylyn, You're the BEST! Love, Mrs.Bucci
Nancy George
Best of luck with your campaign. You are truly someone to admire.
Pete Jeffries
Good luck on Student of the Year!!!
Lawrence & Ronnie Connor
Rylyn, You are an inspiration to all. So glad our girl have such an amazing role model. We love you Uncle Lawrence, Aunt Ronnie, Skylar, Beckham, Peyton and Seamus
Valerie Shaut
God bless.
Anonymous
You are an inspiration! Stay well.
Anonymous
Rooting for you from AZ!
Michele Kimball
I'm a friend of David McNally's who told me about your fundraising effort. Good luck & God bless!
Ron Bridges
Kudos Rylyn!
Karen Loggia
Good luck from Kansas!
Kathy Floyd
Hope this helps from Georgia! I'm a friend of David McNally and a cancer survivor.
Mark Krasnoff
Great job raising funds!
Ken Helander
From Alaska. Best wishes for good health.
Julia Dunn
Rylyn, it was such an honor to meet you! So happy to share your story with our Capital Region viewers. You should be very proud. Best of luck to you :) x Julia Dunn, CBS6 News
Barbara Warner
You are such an inspiration! Dave and Barbara Murray Warner
Marjorie Ciotti
Thanks for all your hard work for the LLS, Rylyn! You are an inspiration to us all!
Albany Police Department
You’re a true inspiration. Good luck, Rylyn! We’re rooting for you. ~ Your friends at the Albany Police Department
Nicole Seipp Family
Rylyn, you are a inspiration and beautiful inside and out.
Uncle David and Aunt Lesli
Go Steakie! Keep up the great work!
Jennifer Pearce
in Honor of the wonderful Rylyn Swierzewski and her family who fought the battle well
Lisa Ferguson
You are a special young lady, Rylyn, a true inspiration! Praying for all of your dreams to come true! God bless you always! :)
Laurie Lester
Rylyn, you are amazing!! So proud of your willingness to give back and raise money to fight this disease. You are such a positive force and are surely destined to do so much more in your life. Keep your positive attitude and determined ways. We miss seeing your smiling face! Much love, the Lester’s
Gail Harris
Rylyn you are a very brave little / big girl ! XO Gail Q Harris
Kathleen Mineau
Rylyn, Reading about your accomplishments and trials humbles me. It's easy to see why your Mom ( a very special woman too!) is so enormously proud of you. Best of luck to you always! Kathy Mineau
Ashley Lakis
My girl Ry I am beyond proud of you!!! You are an inspiration to everyone! Your dedication, motivation and perseverance are incredible! Love you!
Wendy Czerwinski
Rylyn, you're such a special young lady... an unstoppable and an inspiration to all who know you! Love and hugs!
Friends of Steven,Wadsworth Labs
In memory of Marcia Connor.
Maureen Dickey
Rylyn, you are an inspiration. Wishing you health, happiness and success always! Maureen and Dan Carubia
Janet Cooper
You are Amazing.
Steven Hahn
Good luck Ryan!
Karen Vecellio
Best wishes to you Rylyn! You are a beautiful, strong and courageous young lady!
Jeff Miller
You're an inspiration. We wish you good luck in your endeavors
Laura Polacheck
Way to go girl!
Amy Jaffe
Rylyn I am so profoundly proud of you kiddo! Keep shining your beautiful light <3!
Anonymous
Supporting Rylyn’s laudable campaign.
Ilene
Go Rylyne!
Minnesota Perket
Minnesota Pride, Happy to donate!
Joseph Simmons
Meep up a good fight..praying for you and your family
Midlakes Intermediate School
Your Aunt Siobhan shared your story with us. We, at Midlakes Intermediate School, are happy to donate and thank you for your courage and dedication.
Lawrence Weiss
You have our heartfelt support and encouragement from way up North...
Maggie Eager
You can check Colorado off your list!!
Anonymous
Every little bit helps...
Betty Means
Best wishes from Washington State! Only 4 or 5 degrees of separation, proving friends are everywhere. Have a good life, Rylyn!
Debbie Banda
Go Rylyn! And in memory of my sister, Marianne.
Sarah Haws
Great work Rylyn
Samuel Breslin
This is one brave kid - I wish more young people this kind of courage, dedication, and eloquence. I am a local business owner, and have never met Rylyn. She reached out through my website and I am delighted to make this donation. Good luck!
Dr. Beth Hendlin
Go Rylyn! The office of Dr. Beth Hendlin are rooting for you.
Kathy Brannock
Supporting you from Indiana!
CSArch Architecture | Engineering | Construction Management
Rylyn, We are happy to be able to support you in this cause! Go Team Rylyn!
The Tabakian Family
Great job Rylyn, Love the Tabakian Family
Jodi Shepard
This is such a great thing you are doing! :)
Lisa Austin
So very proud of you Ry! You've got this! Love, Hugs & Smooches!
Chittur Family
Keep up the good work Rylyn! Your battles and efforts will serve as motivation for others.
Timothy Shepard
Keep up the good work Rylyn!Good luck! Tim and Stefanie Shepard - Freihofer's Baking Company
John Sawyer
Keep up the good work! You are an inspiration!
Lawrence Bizzarro & Family
I am so proud and happy for you Rylyn. You are a one of a kind student who appreciates nature and values family. The world needs more people like you! You truly are an inspiration. Best wishes on staying healthy.
Isabella Caruso
Ry you are an inspiration to us all and especially Isabella! You are showing her that anything is possible. Good luck in everything you do.
Laura Scotto
Best wishes for a healthy future and succesful findraising. Laura Scotto
Alicia LeBuis
Rylyn, Congratulations and keep reaching for the stars! You are an amazing young lady! ✨ The LeBuis Family
Michelle Hochmuth
So proud of you Rylyn! Good luck!!
Nadine Azarian & daughter Julia
Rylyn - So sorry you had to go through that, you are an inspiration, so strong! Here's to kicking cancer's butt - you rock!
Lisa Angerame and Jim Ketterer
You're an inspiration to everyone, Rylyn! Rock on.
Janice Driscoll
What an awesome way to celebrate your anniversary! So happy to make a donation! Janice Driscoll
Dona
Inspirational
The Welcome Family
Rylyn, I am beyond proud of you! Your determination has been evident from second grade! There is no one better for “Student of the Year”! Continue to shine sweet girl! Love, Mrs. Welcome & Family
Mcshane Family
We are always in awe of all you continue to do to contribute to such a wonderful cause. Happy to see so many years cancer free now and pray for so many more! Love, The McShane Family
Mary Murphy
I love your enthusiasm for helping to find a cure!!! God bless you and good luck in everything you do!!!☘️
Nicholas Abrams
Love and hugs!???? Dawn
Debbie Scoggin
Your Grandmother will always have a special place in my heart.
Tracy Wetstein
Hi Rylyn, I knew your Grandma and thought she was a very special lady. My Mom (Judy Wetstein) was good friends with her. You might know her, I'm not sure. I wanted to do a little something to show that your Grandma was loved and I will always think of her. I am so happy to hear you are 6 years cancer free. And I hope that as time goes by, it gets easier to accept that Marty has passed. All my best to you and your family. Tracy Wetstein
The Wolfe Family
So happy for you Rylyn, and for your family! Lots of love and good health to you! XOXO Love, the Wolfe family
Michael & Jill Castellano
Hi Rylyn, We are all so happy you are healthy and growing into a wonderful, caring young lady.
The Boham Family
So proud of you Rylyn. The Bohams
valerie curry
You are such a wonderful young lady.
Steven Connor
Supporting my neice rylyn
NSES K Team
Adding to our previous donation! Our new K team member, April supports your effort too! Go Ry!! :)
Brendan, Amanda & Aubrey Connor
You are a survivor and an inspiration! We love you Rylyn!
Debra Calvo McNicholas
Rylen! We are all so proud of you. I'd expect nothing less than for you to go above and beyond and give back. Best of luck and I am rooting for you to meet your goal!
Ann Marie LaVallo
Dear Rylyn - Congratulations on this effort! We are big fans of your mom's going back to School 19 days! Best of wishes, The Gorman Family
Hsu Family
Much love from the Hsu family
Gina Grant
You’re an amazing girl Ry! Thank you for all you’re doing - you’re truly an inspiration to so many in so many ways !! ❤️
Kathleen Axtmann
I love you Rylyn xoxo Joey Axtmann
Theodora Lois
In honor of Rylyn Connor! What an amazing Girl you have Tania and Family:) She's an Angel on earth? May she always be smiling!??
National Ramp National Ramp
We are happy to support your amazing mission.
Kaweeda and Eric Adams
Kaweeda and Eric Adams
Kaweeda Adams
City School District of Albany Cabinet Members
Cher Salerno
Keep going Rylyn!
Shannon Connor
You are so amazing Ry! We love you!
Ryan Hungershafer
Good luck Rylyn!!
Greg Floyd
Go get "em Rylyn -- so proud of all you're doing! It's an honor to be your friend.
Jennifer Pelesz
Congrats and Good Luck Rylyn!!
Amy Gauen
You're doing such a great job! Keep it up.
James Loughrey
For Ryan swierzeski . I am a friend of dave swierzeski. James Loughrey
Faith Murray
So happy for you and glad to help out in your campaign. I have heard about you from your Uncle David (since I work in his office!). Best wishes from NH
Craig O’Connell
You’re awesome Ryln. Craig & Sue (Lesli’s brother and sister in law from Georgia)
Frances OConnell
Have heard so much about you from Lesli and David. You are an inspiration to all.
Richard D?Avino
I love supporting Rylyn and her whole family ... in honor of her courage and her inspiring journey. Her Aunt Leslie’s words bear repeating ... “Grandma loved you and was so proud of you.” While always “Mrs. Connor” to me, I know she’ll always be “Grandma” to the amazing Rylyn! Rick D’Avino
Maddie's Mark Foundation
Maddie's Mark Foundation is grateful for your work ♡ Gavin and Payton Fitzpatrick nominated your campaign for support ♡
Patricia Massimi
What a beautiful thing to do! Stay well.
Tina Bermudez
Go Ry!
MARYJO GEMMITI
You rock keep up the good work!!!!!!
David and Lesli Swierzewski
Hugs to you Ry!
Rex Smith
In honor of the great-great-great-granddaughter (or more) of the founder of the Times Union, John Henry Farrell, Rylyn Swierzewski.
Tracey Freeman
Rylyn, It is hard to believe that it has been 6 years! You are an inspiration to our family and to so many others. I am so glad to have been your "secret admirer" throughout the toughest of times. You have a smile that lights up the whole world around you! Keep up the faith and we admire your strength and willingness to make a difference. Love, Tracey and the whole Freeman Family:-)
Karen Hotaling
Dedicated to my dear friend, Marilyn, who passed away 9 years ago yesterday from Lymphoma.
Stephanie and Dan Curry
For you Rylyn with love
Nancy Chamberlain
You are my HERO Rylyn Swierzewski ! ! !
Michele Murray
Rylyn, you are such an inspiration to our family! Thank you for just being you! xoxo
Deidra and Christopher Curtis
We are so proud of your dedication to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Rylyn. We are donating in honor of you and in memory of my mother Jean Sovocool, who fought her ouwn courageous battle against leukemia.
Jane & Steve
Rylyn, you are an inspiration to the Connor Family. Fondly, Jane & Steve Young
Michael and Kevin Hotaling
Rylyn, our mom has told us so much about you and how dedicated you are to helping find a cure for Leukemia/Lymphoma. We are happy to contribute to your valiant effort!
Hitlin Photography Inc.
Keep up the fight! Wishing you all the best! Hitlin Photography Inc., (Keith & Meghan Hitlin)
Cyndy Allen
Go Rylyn!!
Edward Walsh Jr.
Rylyn, you are an inspiration to all. Good Bless you for your dedication to everyone that has helped you and your dedication to everyone that you are trying to help with this great cause!
Janis K
Nice work girlfriend!!!