My name is Marina Roe and I am a junior at Prospect High School.

My family knows first hand how difficult the fight against cancer can be. My aunt, grandmother and grandfather and many others have gone through the fight, and I want to help others struggling through this difficult fight. I lost my grandmother to acute leukemia early last year. (Pictured to the above) I remember seeing her struggle to continute especially when she had to go through countless blood transfusions. It was heartbreaking for my family to watch her struggle and to be unable to help her except by being by her side. I couldn't even imagine what it would be like for a family to go through it with their child.

When Mary asked me to join her team, I knew I had to say yes. If there is even a slight chance I can help the search for a cure, I knew I had to take it. 

While I'm in many activities, robotics, band, show jumping, this one is the one that is closest to my heart. If there is one part of my life that I could ask those around me to support, this cause would be it.

I'm glad you have decided to join me in the search for The Answer to Cancer.

Thank you,

Marina Roe

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!

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