Students of the Year Gold Coast

Dahvi Simon | Team Dancers Cancel Cancer

Dahvi's Students of the Year Fundraiser

Feb 16, 2022

Dear Friends and Family:

A few weeks ago my aunt, Jennifer Berman, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. My Aunt Jenny is fighting the biggest fight of her life at The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Fortunately, scientific research has dramatically improved prospects for people with this disease. Thanks to research funded by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), Jennifer is receiving first-rate medical treatment that is saving her life. This isn’t the only time Leukemia or Lymphoma affected our family. Eighteen years ago, my grandmother, Roberta Simon, battled Lymphoma and won. At that time, my dad, Kevin, participated in LLS’ Team in Training Program and raised $16,000 for LLS after receiving sponsors to run the Long Beach Marathon. I am a supporter of LLS because no one needs to go through watching their family members fight for their life.

This brings me to the reason for my message. My friends, Shayli Jomsky and Olivya Sessing, are participating in LLS's Students of the Year campaign. I am honored to be a member of this team, and to be a part of funding better treatments and cures for this disease. Our team name is Dancers Cancel Cancer. We have entered a 7-week fundraising competition where every dollar counts! The kick-off date is February 17th and runs until April 8th. Our team’s goal is to raise $100,000 to fund a research grant. How can you help? It’s simple.

Just click Donate on my page. All donations are confidential and tax deductible.

Please join me in supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by making a donation to my fundraising campaign. No donation is too large or too small. Please contact me if you have any questions at dahvisimon@gmail.com. Thank you for your support, it will help fund the therapies and treatments and help save lives today.

WE CANNOT DO THIS WITHOUT YOU!

Please visit my website often and tell friends who would also like to donate! On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, thank you for your support! For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org

 

74 Comments

  • Elizabeth Shepherd

    You are awesome! Thanks for being a great kid and good luck with your fundraising! Xoxo

  • Carolyn Levin

    In memory of my mother Glenda Bible

  • Rachel Simon

    Dahvi: I am beyond proud of you for your fight against Leukemia and Lymphoma. You are honoring Auntie Jenny and Bubbe, two amongst the most important women in your life. I love you beyond words. Let's cancel cancer!

  • Keith and Robyn Zimmet

    Sending lots of love. The Zimmet’s

  • Myrna Simon

    My donation is in honor of Roberta Simon, my very dear friend. I just want you to feel better so that we can sit and enjoy a cup of tea. A hamburger and fries would do also. Love you, Myrna

  • ken carmona

    A very important cause Dahvi!

  • Lotwin Family

    Go Dahvi!!

  • The Wallace Family

    We love you! Love, Hillary, Dan, Georgia, & James

  • Gail Resnik, Don Goldberg & Maya

    Dahvi: Thank you for doing this important work to fund the research needed to find treatments and cures. We love you. Gail Don and Maya

  • Andrea and Rob Mettel

    Happy to contribute. We have so many friends and family currently fighting this battle. Stay strong and keep up the fundraising. Hugs to all of you. ❤️

  • The Bernt Family

    We love and adore you and are so proud of you Dahvi!

  • Ron Maurer

    Best Wishes to Jennifer and much love!

  • Joan Schrier

    We love you and think oF you constantly. We know that with your will and the support of all those who love you, you will fight to meet this challenge.

  • Fay Feeney

    Dahvi, Don and I are so proud of you. ❤️ Fay and Don Feeney

  • Carol and Michael Barme

    Dear Jennifer, You mean the world to us. We wish you a fast and complete recovery! Carol and Mike Barme

  • Sandra Berman

    Honoring Jennifer, full of love, caring, laughter, strength and courage. Always helping family and friends, now it is our time to care, support and help you. To my life-loving Dahvi, thank you for your involvement in the campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

  • Sandra Berman

    To my "Machatenista," my friend, full of fun, love, style. Special in so many ways, whether talking, dining or partying it is always great spending time together. To Dahvi - I am so proud you are raising funds to help fight LLS for your Aunt and your Bubbe.

  • Teresa M. Castelli

    Thank you for doing this Dahvi! Sending lots of love and support to Jennifer and to your entire family!

  • Margaret Dalmada

    "Never never never give up." Winston Churchill ❤

  • Leonette Williams

    Thank you for the opportunity to honor our beloved Jennifer.

  • Maria Rodriguez

    Thank you, LLS and Davhi for fundraising for this very important cause.

  • Jim Senter

    Best of luck with your campaign!

  • Louise Olin

    Dahvi, thank you for sending me your beautiful letter I'm positive your team will reach beyond your goal. I'm sure Jenny will beat this with her determination, strength, attitude and grace, not to mention the support of her entire wonderful family.

  • Ellen Holme

    Lots of love and prayers for Jennifer.

  • Joan Schulman

    Sending you a hug and positive healing thoughts as you fight this battle, Jenn. #Fight#Win

  • Susan Johnson

    I’m thinking about you always, Jennifer - and missing you! We’ll have that stitch-in as soon as you are ready! ♥️🪡

  • Linda Fleischman

    Love you Jennifer. Stay strong.

  • The Berman Rigler Family

    Good luck with your mission Dahvi! We are praying for your Aunt Jennifer's successful fight and know in our hearts she'll get there. We are sending our love and support to you all. Love, Cousins Tammy, Neil, Asher, and Gideon (Berman Rigler)

  • Sophie & Ezra Berman

    Love you Aunt Jenny. Sending all our positive vibes your way.

  • Elaine Albert

    Roberta Simon

  • Melissa and Daniel Rozansky

    So happy to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society !

  • Emily Florio

    Dahvi, congrats on this great endeavor. Jenny is very lucky to have you as a niece!

  • Craig Peralta

    Good work Dahvi!!! Sending love, Craig Peralta

  • Bette Lipman

    Best wishes for strength, good health and blessings

  • Todd and Steffani Bailin

    Davhi, Good luck reaching your fundraising goal. Your extraordinary efforts make your Aunt Jennie, and all of the family very proud. #TEAMJENN

  • Marjorie and Ricardo

    Sending our best wishes your way, Jenn! Marjorie & Ricardo

  • JerryTrenholm

    Thanks Dahvi for doing this! Jerry

  • Gary Gertler

    Jenn, thinking of you and wishing for a fast and complete recovery. #BeStrong #StayStrong

  • NAOMI MORALES

    I am so proud you are able to do this for Jenn. Thank you for reaching out.

  • Miki and Mike Chase

    Great work, Dahvi!

  • Paul Lawrence

    Thanks for all of your efforts in support of Jenn!

  • Erica Ghotra

    Love that you’re doing this!

  • The Lieberman Family

    Lots of love and prayers for your family, Dahvi!

  • Larry Meyer

    Good Luck Dahvi!!!

  • Cornell Winston

    You are a special person to do this for Jenn!!

  • Pauline Aranas

    Anything for Jennifer - thank you and your team for all your efforts!.

  • The Chase Family

    Thank you Dahvi for joining this fight against cancer. My aunt beat it and I’m hopeful that yours will too. Proud of you!

  • Rachel Simon

    Way to go Dahvi - donating more for your A,B,C challenge!

  • Dahvi Simon

    We can do it!

  • Karen Margolis

    Thinking of you Jen and sending good wishes! You got this!!

  • Susan Mendelsohn-Hall

    Dear Jenny…thinking of you everyday…thank goodness you were proactive…and questioned your symptoms . The reason I dedicated this to my dad…grampa to you☺️ So more people will be aware of any health issues…and not ignore symptoms that are unusual for you.

  • ellen riches

    Good days ahead Jennifer

  • Todd Maurer and Natasha Kaplan-Maurer

    Sending love and light...

  • Diana Jaque

    Thank you, Dahvi, for doing this for your Aunt and Grandmother. You are so thoughtful and I cannot wait until we can all have tea again together!

  • Anonymous

    From Aunt Franny

  • Michael Segal

    Love you guys ??

  • Barbara Pierce

    Dahvi and team, thank you so much for this opportunity to honor Jennifer and all others fighting this horrific battle! Jennifer, we love you beyond words. You are our hero and we know you will be triumphant! You are in our hearts every minute! Love, Jerry & Barbara

  • Heather Melrose

    A lot of love and prayers for both Jennifer and Roberta! So proud of you Dahvi, Heather and Ron Melrose

  • Gina Eskigian

    Well done Dahvi! With lots of love to Jennifer.

  • Debra & David Solomon

    Go Dahvi! May all of your hard work and Aunt Jennie’s fighting spirit grow stronger! My brother, Mark, beat this, and so will Jennie. Keep up the great work!

  • Bernie Hamilton

    Love, prayers and best wishes to one of the nicest people I have ever met. Bernie Hamilton, a friend of Sandy Berman

  • Kristen Weiland

    In honor of Jennifer Berman, and her own, as well as the fight of many others’ against this devastating disease. The Bermans have been touched by cancer before, like many families. Until a cure is found we should rally behind those we love. The Berman/Simon family always has a piece of my heart. For them, anything ❤️

  • The Sackler Family

    With love from The Sackler Family xoxo

  • The Kesner Family

    Great job Dahvi! Such an important cause!

  • Kathleen and Lola Cavalier

    To Dahvi, in honor of your Aunt and Grandmother

  • Vanessa pierce

    Love you Jen!

  • Greg Barme

    Best of luck, Dahvi!! Great cause

  • Victoria Allen

    #fuckcancer #findacure

  • Ari Simon

    For my beautiful, most kind-hearted, resilient Auntie J, keep kicking ass. Dahvi, proud of you always.

  • Brian Maurer

    Keep up the good work Dahvi!!! Your extended family. Luv, Brian & Deanna

  • SUZANNE SMITH

    What a blessing to donate to this cause and participate in this campaign. Jenn has shared so many wonderful stories of you Dahvi - celebrating what a remarkable and talented person you are. This campaign is a great example of your caring, sensitive heart & leadership that exemplifies ‘Student of the Year’.

  • Richard Ginsburg

    Great work, Dahvi! We know your Aunt Jennifer is incredibly proud of you and look forward to her continued improvement each and every day until she is back to perfect health. Sending lots of love to Jennifer and her loved ones! The Ginsburg Family

  • Cheryl Gillies

    Thank you to Dahvi Simon

  • ira rappeport

    Best Wishes Mr. R

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