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.

At a young age, I had a close friend diagnosed with cancer who unfortunately lost her battle due to a lack of information and knowledge regarding her specific diagnosis. After experiencing her bravery and fight, I have strived to be active in the cancer community, fundraising to support as many causes as possible, but focusing on research. As a co-president of my high school's Cancer Relief club, we work hard to spread awareness, raise funds, and create a group of young visionaries who plan to continue supporting the fight against cancer. I look forward to working alongside LLS to make a difference in this community and, hopefully, raise funds to support the research towards possible cures for blood cancer.

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.