Students of the Year Chicago

Kelly Robinson | Answer to Cancer

World Cancer Day

Feb 14, 2021

In honor of World Cancer Day, I read the story Cancer Hates Kisses by Jessica Reid Sliwerski. I think this book makes cancer a little less scary for kids.  

 

Team Answer to Cancer Blood Drive

Feb 14, 2021
Thank you to everyone who registered to donate blood at WynBurg Cafe on January 31st.  36 pints of blood were collected allowing us to potentially help 108 people!  Special thanks goes to WynBurg Cafe for hosting us when restaurants were just able to open their doors to indoor dining!  We also appreciate the help of Versiti coordinating the event and Stefanie O'Donnell Photography for raising money for Made By Mary so that we could buy the essential workers lunch. Keep donating blood!  People's lives depend on it. 

 

 

Kendra Scott Deer Park Fundraiser

Feb 14, 2021

Thank you to everyone who made online purchases through Kendra Scott on January 30th and 31st!  Kendra Scott will be donating $360 to my Leukemia and Lymphoma campaign.  A BIG thank you to the staff at Deer Park Kendra Scott that went above and beyond to make sure the sale was a success.

 

 

119 Comments

  • Patty W.

    So wonderful that you are doing this, we need more people like you on this earth.

  • Blake Solutions

    Way to go Kelly, keep up the good work!

  • Jen Winfield

    You are an amazing human being Kelly!

  • Ruth Miller

    From the generous supporters who purchased a movie night box through Boxed Parties!

  • Beverly J. Tucker

    Kelly, I love your heart, you are my inspiration!

  • Kimberly Duer

    Go Kelly

  • Chris Coffield

    This donation is to recognize the tireless efforts of Kelly Robinson. She is a dedicated worker and a phenomenal young woman.

  • The Nierman Family

    Best of luck in this important endeavor!!!

  • Jeanne Brock

    Thanks for being such a good human! Best of luck.

  • Patricia Hein

    Thanks for doing a great thing! Happy to donate to the kids and in memory of my cousin Debbie who was taken away too soon from Leukemia

  • David Ives

    We’re very moved that you’re honoring Matt by sharing his story and using it as part of your inspiration to raise money for such a worthy cause!

  • Sajid & Anisha Patel

    Kelly, your service efforts as a youth leader to positively impact the lives of families in our community is inspiring!

  • Timothy Koclanis

    Kelly- Wishing you luck in this journey! Way to go!!

  • D Fletcher Collins

    Supporting you Kelly, in your generous and passionate efforts to help others. You go girl! 🙌🏾💜

  • Anonymous

    Thank you for raising money for such a good cause.

  • Cari Wilkins

    Thank you for doing this important work.

  • Kathleen Stoeckel

    You are amazing Kelly! Great work!

  • Riggs Family

    Happy to help such a wonderful cause ❤️

  • Lesley Swanson

    Hope you reach your goal Kelly! - Lesley

  • Madeleine Ives

    Thank you for making a difference and fighting for those affected by Leukemia! Matt (my older brother) would be so proud!

  • Leigh Ann Huffman

    Go get em Kelly! Proud of the positive waves you are making in the world!

  • Lisa Miller

    God bless!

  • Jenna Cody

    Great job, Kelly!

  • Anonymous

    Keep up the great work!

  • Tiffany Person

    Please continue to be you. Love all that you selflessly do for others.

  • Tricia and Dave Fuglestad

    Kelly, I’m a big fan. You have such a beautiful heart and I’m so glad to have had a chance to be your teacher. I was also Matthew Ives’ teacher. I feel very touched that you searched for a way to pay the award forward. You are an inspiration.

  • Carrie Wassler (Welsh)

    Wonderful you are doing this! As a Leukemia patient I’m very thankful.

  • Moe Wertz

    Great work, Kelly!!!

  • Susan Rotzoll

    Kelly you work so hard. You are kind, smart, hard working, generous and beautiful inside and out! I pray you raise enough money to reach your goal! Thank you for caring for others! We are donating in the memory of my husbands biological father...he died of Hodgkin’s lymphoma when Dan was 1. If cancer had been curable, he might have been able to see his son grow up. Keep up your generous spirit in making the world a better place and let’s beat cancer!

  • Scott Omansly

    Great job Kelly! You are amazing!!

  • Rosann Murray

    Kelly, your leadership and service work is inspiring! Keep doing what you do so well!!

  • Chicago Science Bros

    Thanks for all the hard work you do helping others! You are an amazing role model.

  • Donna Schora

    Kelly our future is bright with young women like you in the world!!

  • The Dunn Family

    Wonderful you are so engaged and doing this Kelly! Thank you for involving the D25 community.

  • Bruce Gillilan

    Good job Kelly for a very worthy cause.

  • Cheryl Demeter

    Kelly, Your positive leadership in our community is admirable. Your voice is being heard by your peers and adults alike. Thank you! Mrs. Demeter

  • Melanie Hopkins

    Thank you for raising awareness!

  • Eleanor Park

    Yeah, Kelly!

  • UR Saving Lives!!

    GOOOoooOooo KR!

  • Kate Morton

    Thanks for your hard work supporting lls!

  • Gitesh Dubal

    Great meeting you today Kelly!!!

  • Lisa Giammarino

    We forgot to give you a tip when we picked up our donuts. You did a great job Kelly!!

  • Kelly O'Kelly

    Way to go Kel!

  • Anonymous

    Kelly Robinson - You are an amazing young lady/leader. So glad our community has you in it. Best of luck to get to your final goal. Cheers, Tiffany

  • Teri Roberts

    Way to go Kelly

  • Adam & Lisa Cody

    Great job Kelly

  • Anonymous

    We lost our father and a friend to leukemia. Thank you, Kelly for your dedication to helping those effected by this illness.

  • Katie Laughlin Lilley

    You are truly an inspiration! Thank you for raising money to help fight against blood cancer! I know you will continue to do amazing things in life!!! Keep up the great work!

  • Anonymous

    3 - 1 kid 1 - 2 kids 1 - donate to Lurie's

  • Brian & Tasha Yacktman

    Thank you, Kelly, for providing this opportunity to help support LLS! Keep up the AMAZING work!! ❤️ Brian & Tasha Yacktman & Family :)

  • Alena McCarthy

    Kelly, you are such an inspiration! Thank you for all the beautiful acts of kindness.

  • Asad Irfan

    Great cause! Keep up the good work!

  • Anonymous

    Please donate to Lurie ??

  • Anonymous

    Thank you for doing this! Please donate this donation/gift to a child with cancer. Adam & Katie

  • Harris girls

    Donate to Luries

  • John Tomaino

    What a great cause!

  • Stacey Hartman

    Way to go Kelly! Deliver mine to a sweetie at Lurie's please!

  • Chopra Family

    A great cause and an awesome idea!! Please donate 2 bags to Luries and keep up the good work!

  • Bonnie Eiffes

    Would love a St. Patrick's bag (2kids). Best of Luck in reaching your goal!

  • Patty Susmarski

    Thank you Kelly and Made by Mary for helping spread hope and cheer.

  • Michael Jekot

    God bless. You are all in our prayers.

  • Mr. Walker

    Way to go Kelly!!

  • The Walter Family

    Great job Kelly! You are truly inspiring!

  • Stephanie Berman

    I'd like to donate 1 boxyo lurie's and then have 1 box delivered to me for 6 kodsif possible. Please let me know. Thank you!

  • The Zinzers

    Go Kelly!

  • Robin Stoner

    2 kids for our bag Please donate 2nd bag to Lurie

  • Kaitlin Koralik

    Leprechaun box for 2 kids please! 436 s Yale Ave, Arlington heights, I’ll 60005. Thank you!

  • Catherine Wood, MD

    Best of luck!!

  • Anonymous

    Thank you for leading such a great cause, Kelly Robinson!

  • Tim & Jamee McBride

    Tim & Jamee McBride

  • Coach Sam Cannizzaro

    Coach Sam Cannizzaro & Family

  • Matzkin Family

    Happy to help. So wonderful you are doing this, Kelly. The Matzkin Family

  • Paula F

    Here’s a donation from Scotland! ??

  • Kruger family

    Good luck Kelly! Keep up the great work you are doing!

  • Jenna Vondrasek

    Way to go with the fundraising! <3 What a great cause

  • Nancy & Les Olson

    Patti & Erin

  • Anonymous

    Thank you for everything you do!

  • Diane Doerge

    Thinking of the Ives family with love!

  • Eileen Henquinet

    You're an inspiration, Kelly. Thank you for all your hard work for a great cause.

  • Katie Peterson

    In honor of my dear cousin Matthew, gone far too soon. May you rest in peace always, until we meet again...

  • Kathy Kelly

    I went to grade school and high school with Matthew’s mom and am thrilled to help always remember her amazing son! ????

  • Cindy Maxwell

    Congratulations Kelly. On your amazing campaign! What a awesome job you are doing and a blessing to those you are helping.

  • Kelli & Bill Handel

    Thankyou Kelly! You are an inspiration and ray of sunshine!

  • Migdalia Coleman

    So Proud of you Kelly Robinson, you're such a caring young lady, I'm always very impressed with all the things you accommplish and continue to do. Look forward to hearing more of your great deeds!

  • Terry and Mary Beth Zangkas and family

    Matt was a wonderful young man with a smile that could light up a room.Soo happy to donate in his memory. All our love terry and Mary Beth Zangkas and family

  • Kate Cahill

    Honoring Matt’s courage and the Ives as well.

  • Alison Hinchey

    Keep up the great work! I love seeing selfless teens doing amazing things!! Way to go!

  • Shannon Silverman

    Go, Kelly. I heard about your amazing efforts and just had to support you and tjis deserving cause!

  • Linda Nordbo

    Well done Kelly great effort from Lauren’s Aunt in Scotland

  • Teri Roberts

    Way to go Kelly! So proud of you!

  • Victoria Urs

    Congratulations Kelly Robinson on all you’re doing to help fight Cancer!!!

  • Gina Faso

    St. Patrick's day bags - 2 for my kids and 2 for donation

  • Roberta Dusek

    Donating in honor of Simon McKenzie’s honor...5-year old Simon loves in Cleveland , Ohio and has just won his battle,with leukemia putting it in remission.

  • Debra Guptill

    Dear Kelly. My Mother died from lymphoma in 2006 so I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your generous efforts to fight these diseases. You are a wonderful, kind-hearted, compassionate young woman who is destined for great things. Thank you so very much. Deb Guptill

  • SHERYL ILL

    You are a wonderful young lady.

  • Michael McGuire

    Good luck with your efforts

  • Paige Prudden

    Thank you for all that you are doing to raise money for such an important cause.

  • The Bromley Family

    You are an inspiration. Thank you for all you've done with Made by Mary - you've truly brought so much happiness to so many (my family members included!). During 2020, Made by Mary was a source of joy during an especially hard time for people battling so much. Thank you for your kindness and giving spirit. You are making the world a better place every day. <3

  • John Hennegan

    So impressed by you Kelly - keep it up!

  • Cody "Kids" - Erin, Adam & Tim

    We are proud of you Kelly.

  • Christina Bouchard

    I love that you make this community a better place through your MBM kindness. Good luck with your goal.

  • Cathy and Susie Rateike

    Keep up the good work. Awesome project!

  • Sheehan Family

    Donating in honor of my cousin, whose is celebrating her rebirthday today! The 20th anniversary of her bone marrow transplant that beat her leukemia once and for all. What a great cause this is, thank you for your efforts!

  • Mary Kay Stallone

    Made by Mary inspires people to do more

  • Melissa O’Keeffe

    Every little bit helps!

  • April Salemi

    Very proud to live in a community with such a caring young lady. Our family has been touched by cancer and I admire your efforts.

  • Shelby Duke

    Keep up the great work Kelly! 💕

  • Sarah Svoboda

    Kelly- you rock and inspire in all you do! Good luck in reaching your goal! You are already making a difference! :) the Svobodas

  • The Giammarino’s

    From Giammarino’s for St Patrick’s Day Bags

  • Cheryl Hicks

    Dave and Jean your legacy for Matt has benefited so many children. What a beautiful tribute to him. Kelly Robinson you are a shining light in our community. Thank you to you and the Ives family for making this possible.

  • Pam Moore

    Great job!!!!! You are amazing!!!!

  • Anonymous

    Thanks Kelly Robinson for getting the community together

  • Heather English

    Kelly, we so admire your hard work and selfless heart!

  • Anonymous

    Matthew Ives. Thanks Kelly for your wonderful work you have done!

  • Deborah Lundy

    Good Luck with meeting your goal!!

  • Mark + Christy Watychowicz

    Great work!

  • Jennifer Clarke

    PTA

  • The Matthies Family

    Way to Go Kelly!!

  • Molly Hillman

    Matthew was my nephew and he was such a great kid ! Thank you for raising awareness of Leukemia and Lymphoma !

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