Students of the Year Greater Connecticut

Rebecca Varnum | Team RACE

Rebecca's TEAM RACE LLS Fundraiser

Jan 07, 2022

I have signed up to save lives with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and am working to raise as much as possible over the next 7 weeks. Every dollar raised counts as one vote for my campaign. The candidate(s) whose team tallies the most votes earns the prestigious title of Student or Students of the Year. Will you help me earn that title?Rebecca_SOY.jpg

I was honored to be nominated by one of my teachers to be a Student of the Year candidate for the 2022 campaign. This cause is especially close to my teacher’s heart because her daughter is a cancer survivor. My friend Anna and I have created a group of committed friends and family to partner with us and we are called Team RACE (Rebecca and Anna- Cancer Extinguishers). We have set a fundraising goal of $15,000 and our campaign runs from February 4th -March 25th. 

My main reason for participating in this campaign is my passion for helping others. I am a junior firefighter and I am planning to become a nurse. I want to make a difference in the lives of others and also have an interest in working on research to find cures for cancers in the future. My campaign will provide support to the critical work of LLS and I know that with your help, I can reach my goal and make a direct impact in the fight against blood cancers. I thank you in advance for partnering with me in this very important campaign, knowing that your generosity will truly make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families!

Many LLS-supported therapies not only help blood cancer patients but are also now used to treat patients with rare forms of stomach and skin cancers and are in clinical trials for patients with lung, brain, breast, pancreatic and prostate cancers. And LLS-funded drugs like targeted therapies and immunotherapies are now saving thousands of lives every day.
All donations are greatly appreciated and tax-deductible. They'll not only support LLS research, but patient services, advocacy, public and professional educa
tion, and community services as well. Please visit my website often and tell friends who would also like to donate!
 
On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, thank you for your support! For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org

 

 

22 Comments

  • Martha Varnum

    From Martha’s Home Daycare, LLC in loving memory of George Klein and all who have suffered from deadly cancers. Rebecca, Poppy would have been so proud of you and I know he will always be your hero. ❤️

  • Michael & Sheila Rosen

    Thank you for your efforts in raising money to fight leukemia and lymphoma. I hope you're able to exceed your goal! Michael and Sheila Rosen, Woodbury, CT.

  • Elizabeth Varnum

    Go Team RACE! So proud of you Rebecca! Love, Elizabeth

  • Deb and Ben Rising

    Congratulations Rebecca and thank you for all you’re doing to help others!!! 🤩❤️

  • Rick Schunk

    Congratulations Rebecca and thank you for all you’re hard work for this important cause. Rick Schunk

  • Melissa Byrne

    Happy to donate to your efforts for this worthy cause. Everybody loves a Go-Getter.

  • George Awwad

    Best of luck

  • Donna Obarowski

    Best wishes, Rebecca.

  • Giuliano Richardson & Sfara, LLC

    Go team RACE!

  • Jon DeFelice

    In loving memory of my wife. Thank you for this thoughtful and caring effort.

  • Anonymous

    Dear Rebecca, Congratulations on the nomination and thank you for your commitment to the mission of LLS. Bud & Jo Ann Behlman

  • Bruce and Sally Wittenberg

    Rebecca, Best of luck in your life’s journey.

  • Pat McWhirt

    Prayers for success and happiness in your future. I admire your commitment to becoming a nurse, the career near and dear to my heart.

  • Joan Stracks

    I was so impressed reading what you and Anna are doing by helping in the fight against cancer.

  • Dave and Elsie Mott

    Good luck and keep up the good work!

  • Nancy Nahley

    Hello Rebecca, I’m happy to be a part of your fundraising efforts! My husband died of cancer, but was so fortunate! His nurses, doctors, and everyone associated with our family helped him to live with dignity and hope! Thank you for your effort in finding a cure for a disease that affects so many! Good luck to you and your team! With love, Nancy Nahley

  • Carol T. Smith

    Thanks for giving me an opportunity to help two people, my sister and a friend, to fight their lymphoma. Pray for Claire and Kristin, and I will pray for the success of your project!

  • Labonnes raffle

    Great job at Labonnes!

  • Gregory Sachs

    We miss you everyday but you continue to live in our hearts.

  • Charlotte Adams

    Best of luck to you inspiring ladies! Charlotte

  • Anonymous

    Popcornopolis!

  • Yvonne “Bonnie” Vail

    Good job, Rebecca and Team RACE, working hard to raise funds and awareness for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! My aunt for whom I am named was diagnosed with Leukemia which eventually took her life at only eight years old. And a very close, lifelong friend was diagnosed with an acute form of Leukemia, and received a life-saving bone marrow transplant 13 years ago at Dana Farber. She still has some health struggles but we are grateful for the scientific advances which led to the bone marrow transplant that saved her. Congratulations on all your hard work and that of your team. You are already Students of the Year to me.🥰 All the best! Bonnie Vail

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