Have you ever wanted to be a part of changing the world and making a difference? I do, which I why I want to tell you about this really endeavor I am taking on with my friend Peyton Viane.

Leukemia causes more deaths in children under twenty than any other cancer. While there is a 90% survival rate currently for children diagnosed with these harmful diseases, we are still losing too many people to this disease. Peyton has invited me to join her incredible mission of being a part of curing not just leukemia, but all cancers. As our team, Baking for a Cure, we will  be participating in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Student of the Year that runs from February 17^th  - April 8^th. We will be competing with other high school students across the Greater Los Angeles area during those 7 weeks to raise the most funds. Our team's fundraising goal is $100,000, and my personal goal is to raise $5,000. While this is certainly not a small goal, I know that I can do it with your help! 

Funds raised will go to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, whose research benefits all cancer patients. More than 40% of the new cancer treatment drugs approved by the FDA since 2005 started as blood cancer drugs but are now being applied in other forms of cancer. The creativity that is happening in LLS-funded trials is impacting the future, and I am proud to join the battle to cure cancer.

My family has been affected by cancer like most others. My grandparents on both sides of my family, along with multiple cousins and family friends, have been diagnosed and treated for cancer. It is a scary experience to go through, and it is stressful to watch loved ones have to fight this diagnosis.  

For too long, we have treated the word cancer like a curse or a bad word. But I want to change that. When we say cancer I want people to think about it as a treatable and curable disease, but in order to get there we must be part of funding cancer research and treatments. As a young person I want to be the change we see in the world. I need  to help others and have a real impact. By supporting LLS and Team Baking for a Cure in our journey to be the Student of the Year I know I can do that, but I cannot do it alone. 

Will you join us in supporting the effort to eradicate blood cancer, find innovative treatments for all cancers, and support our team,  Baking for a Cure by giving a donation to help her reach this ambitious goal? Every gift large and small will truly make a difference.

• You can donate online through this website!
•  You can donate an item for the silent auction at the Grand Finale Celebration. Any donation towards this event would be tremendously appreciated.  
• Your company can partner with LLS to support and/or sponsor the campaign.

Thank you so much for taking the time to support me, Team Baking for a Cure, and curing cancer. 

Sincerely,

Liv Sebso