Hello! My name is Bianca, I am a cancer survivor and I was nominated for Student of the Year by the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. The goal of this campaign is to raise money for childhood cancer research.This is where you come in. Your voice alone matters but how about beyond that? Help me advocate for the young beautiful brave souls fighting against this horrendous disease and the fallen warriors who have lost their life because of this disease. 

I would like to share with you a little part of my story and passion behind this campaign. 

Cancer, does that word scare you? When I was just thirteen years old, little did I know that word would consume my life for the next three years. It had started with a misdiagnosis of growing pains, and quickly escalated to a trip to Valley Children's hospital. This was followed by a number of tests, x-rays and labs. Two weeks later I found out I had blood cancer. I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Just like that in the blink of an eye my life and those who surrounded me would be forever changed. A long road awaited, filled with ups and downs and twists and turns. In the end,  I’m proud to say that I kicked Cancers a**!  As of last August I was able to ring the bell surrounded by my amazing support system. The journey was rough and still is. A lot of people tend to think that being able to ring the bell makes everything better. I myself thought that too, but truthfully it doesn’t. The battle, just like the scars will always be a part of me, who I am, what I do, and why I keep going. Help me make a difference for children around the world to begin the process of research with the hopes of eliminating that fear that no child nor parent should have to worry about, or go through. 

After having read that, I hope you find it in your heart to help me achieve my goal.

Ways you can help? 

• Advocate @whole.hearted.heroes
• Help sponsor my campaign (Text or Email to learn more) 
• Donations of any kind 
• Donation Link: soywholeheartedheroes.or​g ​or send donations to 3722 Morning Dove Avenue Please make checks payable to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and note “Bianca Barriga” in the memo portion of the check.

*These are just a few ideas, if you have some of your own, feel free to share them with me. I am open to all ideas. I will leave my contact information down below.

 Phone Number: (209)-635-1645​         Email: ​ bbarriga64@gmail.com​ 

Sincerely,

Bianca Barriga