Student Visionaries of the Year Westchester-Fairfield
Luke Petruzello | Luke Petruzello Tackle Cancer
Team Tackle Cancer Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser
I am a visionary; I have a vision for a world without cancer, but I need your help to "TACKLE CANCER"!
When I was 4 years old, my mom was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. I was too young to understand what was going on. But, I have vivid memories of my mom sleeping all the time and remember being afraid of her bald head. My mom was sick for over a year as she had to undergo a bone marrow transplant.
I am running for LLS Student Visionary of the Year to help raise funds to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and help to make the lives of patients and their caregivers much easier. I know first hand what a family endures when they receive a cancer diagnosis. I wish for a world with no cancer and I want to help get closer to that goal.
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! THANK YOU, LUKE and Team TACKLE CANCER
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.
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.
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.
63 Comments
Sarah Snell
Great work, Luke! We are thankful for your mom, too.
Emily Fontana
So inspiring Luke- what a worthy cause! Many blessings!
John Lorenzo
Good luck for a cure
Lisa Dobbs
My dad Michael Rinaldi and in honor of survivors Shannon Petruzello and myself .
JULIET WILE
Great going Luke supporting such an important cause. I wish you lots of success in your efforts!
Molly Mack
It is my joy to participate in this worthy cause, Luke, in HONOR of your amazing mother and my treasured childhood friend SHANNON! Best wishes on your campaign! - Molly Mack
Sullivan Family
Luke, awesome cause, and thanks for letting us participate! Keep it up my man - The Sullivan
Vera Sachs
Way to go Petruzello Family!
Sebastian Dallo
LUke I love u brother
Chrissy Hazelton
Way to go Luke! The hazelton family
Mary Geore
“I believe in possibilities. I believe in mind over matter. I believe hurtles in life are meant to be jumped over.” 💚
NHL CHAMPS
strong and positive
Andrew Curcio
Hi Shannon! This is very special to my heart, I lost my incredibly healthy and active grandmother very quickly (who was only 76) to Leukemia. & My Dad was always diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma 6 years ago but thank god in remission! Thanks for being amazing and doing this!!! Xoxo
Sarah Burchetta
Go Luke!
Susan Shultis
We're happy to support such a great cause. Go get em! PS- I love the pic of you and your mom :-)
Laura Holland
Way to go Luke!
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Best wishes to you and your family. Keep up the good fight and great work you are doing!
Lesley & Tim Reidy
We are so proud of your efforts, Luke, and miss seeing your wonderful family out West.
Sandomenico Family
Good cause! Good luck! Thank you for trying to make a difference!
anna reno
Great cause - best of luck!
Mary and Jack Eiff
Good luck reaching your goal, Luke! Thanks for doing this.
Brendan and Claire Neary
Go Luke!! Your mom is an inspiration to so many. This is such a worthy cause.
Michele Turkel
My donation is for Shannon Petruzello. She lives life to the fullest and is a wonderful woman. Shannon is much loved by all. Michele Turkel
The Casey’s
Awesome Luke
The Udell Family
Way to go Luke! with love from the Udells xo
Dharmesh Surati
Heard about you from my friend Jerry Parker. Your story is very inspiring. Stay strong and keep fighting.
Brian McCarthy
Stay Strong Luke !
Teresa Ruddy
Go Luke! Thanks for all you do to fight cancer! We miss Highland Park Place, love from all the Ruddys
The Isaacson Family
Best of luck in reaching your goal Luke!
Maria & Mike Barton
So proud of you Luke and your amazing leadership!
Elaine Reeves
Luke, This is a wonderful opportunity for you to help make a difference! I wish you continued success in your fundraising campaign. My donation is honor of your mother. Sincerely, Elaine Reeves
Jennifer Stano
So inspiring Luke. Cannot get over how grown you are. This donation is in honor of Shannon as well as Penny🤍
Teri Facio
Good luck!
Anonymous
Thank you for working so hard to help others! I admire you and am proud to help this very important cause 💗🙏🏻
Jennifer Barbakoff
Fighting the battle for anyone who struggled.
Lindsay Berardi
Great cause! In honor of Penny & my grandmother, Ann & amazing survivors like Shannon! 💙
Christy Schultze
Good luck, Luke! My family has a history w/Leukemia, too. Thank you for your work to support research to end these blood diseases. Wishing you much success, Mrs. Schultze
Anonymous
God Bless
roger dean
Great Job Luke, Keep it going !
Julie + Larry Kirshner
Wonderful work Luke! With love, The Kirshners
Paula and Ronnie Ram
Great job Luke! Say hi to your parents:)
Alison Heaton
How wonderful to support your mom in this meaningful way!
The Curry Family
Way to go Luke for this tremendous work!!!
Sarah Garrity
Way to go, Luke!
Cary Hazlegrove
Great Luke!
Cindy Levi
Luke - Here is to you, a fierce fundraiser! And to your mom, a beautiful survivor and a very talented designer. Cindy Levi
JALNA S MACLAREN
Such a worthwhile cause and a blessed tribute to your mother!
Kathy Hess
Praise God!
David MacFadyen
Shannon Petruzello
Kristin McMahon
Hi Luke! We are thrilled to partake. Sending LOVE from California. Kristin and Steve McMahon
May Burke
Great job Luke! Your hard work will help many other today and in the future!
Susan DeGross
Beautiful story and very happy ending
Carolynn and Doug Krause
Well done Luke!!
Diana H Weinstein
For my beautiful and most special friend Shannon. Luke, this is amazing!!!
Christine Guasco
Great project Luke Love from The Guasco family
The Trickett Family
Luke, so proud of you! You and your mom inspire so many!
Siobhan Dolce
Luke Petruzello LLS Candidate
Janice Iverson
Jacquie, you must be so proud of your grandson Luke to be participating in raising funds in honor of his mom. I understand how devastating it is to lose someone you love to this dreaded disease. Hopefully a cure is just around the corner.
The Lombinos
Honoring a super survivor, talented designer, amazing mom, wonderful neighbor and friend. You are an inspiration!! The Lombinos
Christina Condron
I hope you reach your goal Luke!
Evelyn Chu
Great work Luke!
ReRe Corcoran
Good luck Luck and thank you for all your efforts!
The Traynor Family
Go Luke. Your mom is a strong woman and inspiration to us all.