Student Visionaries of the Year Chicago

Maddy Drury | Fighting for Families

Maddy's Student Visionaries of the Year Chicago Fundraiser

Dec 23, 2022

I am campaigning in honor of my grandma, Kathleen Berra Drury, who fought breast cancer two times and overcame it but then was later sent to the hospital to discover she had leukemia.  She fought as hard as she could and never fought a day alone. The support from her friends and family was unconditional, but her cancer was unrelenting. Her life ended in August of 2022.  Our group’s goal is to show love to and compassion to these families during the hardest days of their lives.  We want to provide them with the same hope and comfort that was shown to my grandma.   

 

 

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!

 

For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org.

 

 

27 Comments

  • Gary Lucas

    In memory of a great friend, Kathy

  • Rich & Jan Tedoni

    Maddy, thank you for participating and honoring your grandmother. She was a special person and friend and no doubt is very proud of you for supporting this special cause. Continued prayers for Kathy and her beautiful family. Rich & Jan Tedoni

  • Dave and Debbie Berra

    We miss our sister and friend.

  • Sue Fuentes

    Thank you Maddie for helping to find an end to this ugly disease! My mom also had lymphoma ??

  • Katie Berra

    Proud of you, Maddy. It’s a cool thing you’re doing for your Grandma and my favorite Aunt!

  • Barb Palmer

    Maddy, Your grandma was one of the coolest people I've ever known. I loved being part of her world and babysitting for your dad and Aunt Liz (and drinking her Diet Pepsi!) Her intellect, big laugh, caring heart and love of debating ideas (all with that twinkle in her eye) are just some of the memories I carry with me. But most of all she loved her family and without a doubt she is so proud of what you are doing to help others in her name. She is so missed. xo. Barb (Jungclaus) Palmer

  • Mike Wiesbrook

    Thank you Maddy for supporting Leukemia & Lymphoma research. Your Grandma would be very proud of you!

  • Farris Family

    Best of luck with the raise! what a great cause.

  • Brian Ellsworth

    Great Job Maddy! Mrs. Drury was the best!

  • Jim Bontje

    Great work Maddy in memory of your Grandmother.

  • The Drurys

    So proud of my daughter for doing this fundraiser!

  • Janice Berra

    In honor of my greatest sister and friend. Bless you,Maddy

  • Louise Smiar Kincade

    Your actions Maddy honor your beloved Grandma Drury. Aunt Louise and Uncle Jim

  • Rosemary Etzel and Otto Etzel

    In memory of out dear friend Kathy Drury.

  • Nick Smiar

    Your grandmother would be so proud of you! Love Nick & Heather

  • Jeff Ermold

    Best wishes to you Maddy! Great job honoring the memory of your Grandma!

  • Helene and Nick Smiar

    You are thoughtful and caring, Maddy. Much like your grandma! Helene (Oma) and Nick (Opa) Smiar

  • Mary Robben

    My best friend of 58 years. Love and miss you more than you could ever know.

  • Brenda Blair

    Way to go Maddy and team! -Bren Blair

  • Deborah Grabowy

    In support of her son and granddaughter .

  • Joyce Legrand

    Dedicated to my big sister who is forever in my heart.

  • Elizabeth Heidger

    Maddy we are so proud of you!

  • Michael and Jana Machon

    Great job Maddie!!! Keep up the great work!!!

  • Amy McCarthy Mitchell & family

    What a beautiful tribute for your Grandma, Maddy. Thank you for your dedication to such a great cause! She must be so proud, watching over you. Love & hugs to your Mom & Dad! xo

  • Patricia Ringkamp

    Your grandma would be so proud of you! She would talk about you and share all your accomplishments with a smile. We all miss her so much. We were friends since kindergarten.

  • Kalyna Katherine Lesyna

    Kathy was a truly wonderful person and a fantastic best friend to my sister Mary.

  • Barb Ermold

    In memory of my dear friend! Proud of you Maddy

Contact us by email or call 888.LLS.7177.