Student Visionaries of the Year Greater Phoenix
Yiyi Sun | Strive for Lives
Yiyi Sun - Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser for Leukemia and Lymphoma Cancer Research
Visionaries look to the future—and see infinite possibility.
They challenge the status quo—and make the impossible possible.
They boldly imagine a better world – and lead the charge to create it.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society was built on that same vision - of a better world - one without blood cancers.
I am a visionary; I have a vision for a world without cancer, but I need your help.
This year, I’m proud to be a part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign, working to raise as much as possible for LLS’s mission.
Personally, I've lost a prior teacher who taught me the foundations of English in elementary school to cancer. While it is hard, it is more important to prevent and cure this seemingly impossible problem. Cancer is underfunded, drawing in less than $5 billion in US funding. Contrast that to the military budget of $1.5 trillion. However, together, we can make a difference. Together, we can emerge victorious, and together, we can fight against blood cancer.
Therefore, I want to restate that:
WE are visionaries; WE have a vision for a world without cancer, but research requires funding. Here's how WE, together, can make a difference.
As a global leader in the fight against blood cancer, LLS:
- Funds cutting-edge research leading to breakthroughs in immunotherapy, genomics and personalized medicine that are improving and saving the lives of patients
- Provides free education and support for blood cancer patients and families, including personalized, one-on-one support, assistance with identifying and enrolling in clinical trials, and more.
- Mobilizes thousands of advocates to drive policy changes that accelerate the development of new cancer treatments and break down barriers to care.
Please consider joining this fight by making a donation. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax-deductible. Please visit my website often and tell friends who would also like to donate!
Thanks to your support, my efforts will help ensure this generation is the last to see cancer.
On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, thank you!
For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org.
3 Comments
Sean, Flynn and Glen McCracken
Thank you for being such a great leader in Cancer research.
Flynn McCracken
As a future doctor, I see myself saving lives. This is my first step towards helping people in need. If you see this, know that many people are on your side and you are not alone. If you do not believe me, my entire school has helped contribute to the LLS, so at least 1400 boys are on your side. Keep pushing on and remember: time can't go backwards, you just gotta keep on pushing on and succeed. (Lyrics)
Johnny Yerxa
Thank you for your leadership. Johnny Yerxa