To everyone that supported my campaign, I am so very grateful. Our grand total was over $61,000 in those short 7 weeks. THANK YOU!!

ATTENTION! Ladies and gentleman, we have less than two weeks until the campaign deadline(3/09/2018)! Every dollar counts! Spread the word and help me reach my $50,000 goal- the required amount to fund a research grant. Let's get this cancer research grant for Lennie. Let's let Lennie's Legacy live on through the power of a research grant! Let's save lives. 

To my father (Lennie's brother), 

You often say how proud you are of me. However, perhaps I should be the one telling you how proud I am of you for staying strong throughout the campaign after the recent loss of Lennie. The timing of Lennie's death seems unreal as it was literally just before the beginning of the campaign. With Lennie's Celebration of Life the night before Kickoff, perhaps we had to feel overwhelmed with emotion in order to dig deeper for more motivation throughout the campaign.. Lennie lives on through his Legacy he has left with us all..

Uncle Lennie believed in people and their potential even on his toughest days. Cancer took his physical strength, but could not TOUCH his positive energy. Lennie's legacy lives on through this campaign. He was known for his outgoing and social personality. Therefore, one of my goals for this campaign is to make it a community effort- to incorporate all the lives that Lennie touched and more. Let's get that $50,000 research grant to write under Lennie Whitcomb's name. A grant is the key to opening doors to find cures. Before a drug/treatment is FDA approved, it's considered a clinical trial. Grants FUND those clinical trials! 

No matter your age, YOU can help me honor my uncle, Lennie Whitcomb. Check out these cute kiddos helping out!

When you donate, write a comment about your favorite memory of Lennie Whitcomb or a loved one that has fought/is fighting cancer. Let's get this research grant to let their legacies live on! 

Just a few days after his passing, this is what his coworkers had to say about Lennie:

Dear Uncle Lennie,

I know it has been about a month since you passed away, but I still struggle to understand why such an awful disease picked such an incredible person to hurt. Your life had hardships that many individuals never face. You lost your twin brother at the age of 13 in a fatal car accident, yet you never gave up on people. You still filled your life with love. At your funeral, the pastor talked about your fear of dying. He said he thinks you were so worried because you had so much to live for and had so many people in your life that you didn't want to leave behind. I know if I had one more chance to call, you would say, "Madison- take your grief and use it to motivate you. Set your goals and go after them." I miss you, Uncle Lennie.. I hope I'm making you proud...

With love,

Mads

Tickets can be found under the "Shop Our Store"

1) The BRAND NEW laptop's value is $800. Woo hoo! Laptop tickets will be as follows: 

1 ticket- $20

10 tickets- $50

25 tickets- $100

Laptop tickets run throughout 6 weeks and the drawing will be made on March 9th at the Student of the Year Grand Finale via Live Video. You DO NOT need to be present at the event to win.

2) Lennie's Love & Legacy Dinner:

@ Carlisle Country Club

February 17th

6-9PM

Event Includes:

sit down dinner, professional table side magic, pianist, silent auction

(silent auction items will be listed on website)

Ticket Price: $100

Dear friends & family,

Every nine minutes, someone loses their fight against blood cancer. From January 21st to March 9th, I am raising money for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society- the world’s largest volunteer health agency dedicated to funding life saving cancer research. I am fundraising as a candidate in Central Pennsylvania’s Student of The Year campaign. My goal is to fund a research grant. I was nominated by last year’s Student of The year, Annabel Krebs. Although crucial strides have been made as a result of research and clinical trials, there are still 1.2 million Americans living with blood cancer. With your help, we can turn that number to zero. With your support, we can save lives.

Sadly, my Uncle Lennie was one of the 1.2 million. He was diagnosed with Lymphoma three years ago and went through different treatments, fighting for his life, when I was nominated to fundraise for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I told my uncle that my goal is to raise $50,000- the amount needed to fund a research grant in his name. I will never forget his reaction- his enthusiasm- to want to help me. It was a powerful and emotional moment for us both, a moment for which I will be forever grateful.

On December 30th, 2017, my Uncle Lennie passed away. It was a devastating loss for my family, but I know my uncle would want me to take the emotional grief and use it to motivate me. Now, more than ever, I have the opportunity to give a very important gift- to my family and to the world. I am determined to reach my goal of $50,000 to fund a research grant in my Uncle Lennie’s name. I have the opportunity to honor his incredible generosity while giving hope for families who may face cancer in the future. I have the opportunity to help Uncle Lennie’s positive spirit live on. Most importantly, I have the opportunity to save lives.

During this past summer, Ian, my friend and classmate, was diagnosed with Leukemia. I don’t see Ian in the halls anymore. He used to sit in the same desks as me, but now sits in a hospital bed, fighting for his life.  He used to take the same standardized tests as me, but now goes through blood tests and chemotherapy treatments. When I asked Ian if I could talk to him about his fight, he had nearly the same response as my Uncle Lennie, “Madison, what can I do to help you?” You see, cancer damaged Lennie and Ian’s bodies, but cancer was never able to touch their positive spirits. I need to create hope for people like Ian and Uncle Lennie, but I need your help to make a difference for those fighting for their lives.

You can help my fundraising efforts from January 21st, 2018 to March 9th, 2018 through the following link: https://events.lls.org/cpa/CPASoY18/mwhitcomb

We need your support to achieve our goal of raising $50,000 to fund a research grant. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will continue to lead the charge to advance leading-edge research to find cures and ensure that patients have access to these therapies. Please know that your financial support is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Rene Krebs, my campaign manager, at renedkrebs@ymail.com or (717) 503-0116.

With gratitude,

Madison Whitcomb

whitcombmadison@gmail.com

(717) 462-9694

2018 Student of the Year Candidate

To understand more about how important clinical trials and research grants are, please watch the brief video attached below

Help me get that research grant!

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ATTEND AN EVENT

T- Shirt Sale

Purchase a LLS T-shirt!

Contact Rene Krebs at 717-503-0116 or by email at renedkrebs@ymail.com to order or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities

Sam’s Club Canning Fundraiser

February 3rd and 4th

11AM-2PM (for both dates)

Lennie's Love & Legacy @ Carlisle Country Club

February 17th

6-9PM

Event Includes:

sit down dinner, professional table side magic, pianist, silent auction

(silent auction items will be listed on website)

Ticket Price: $100

*Tickets will be available on the campaign website on 1/21*

LLS Jazz Brunch

February 24th 10 – 3

Café Fresco Center City 215 N. 2^nd Street   Harrisburg, PA  17101

Call to make a reservation before the event- (717) 236-2599

Car Wash @ KCA WEALTH MANAGEMENT

March 3rd

11AM-3PM

3806 Market Street Suite 1, Camp Hill, PA 17011

Sign Painting Party at Jigsy’s Pizza

March 4th

1-4pm

225 North Enola Road

Enola, PA 17025