To those who don't know, my Uncle Peter was diagnosed with blood cancer on many different occasions, and while it has gone away for years at a time, it has continued to come back. Peter has coached me in baseball ever since I was 4 years old! He has taught me everything I possibly know about the sport I love. Even with his background as a former UCLA pitcher, my stubborn self found a way to make things difficult on him! Even with him having cancer for over half of the time he coached me, he still showed up to every practice and game with a smile on his face ready to win. Now, Peter is in complete remission after receiving a new treatment which was researched by LLS.

My Uncle Peter is one of the many reasons I fight to find the cure. When Peter had cancer the first time, I was too young to truly understand the impact it had on him. Now, being 15 years old and understanding the true impact cancer has on someone, and on their family, I want to make a diffrence, but I can't do it alone. One day, I want their to be a life where one of the many worries people have is not cancer, and I believe this dream can become a reality. With the help of your donation, you can help the fund the research for a cure for cancer and end the harm it could cause on yourself, your friends, and your loved ones.

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.

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!