Students of the Year Delaware
Nadia Baker | CUREsaders
Welcome to Nadia Baker's SOY Fundraising Page!
Nadia Baker's Page
Hello, my name is Nadia Baker, and I am 17 years old and a junior at Padua Academy. I am very honored to share that I have been nominated to be a candidate for the 2019 Student of the Year Campaign supporting The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).
Before I share more about the LLS campaign, I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself. I was born and raised in Delaware, as were both of my parents and my younger brother. My family is very big, so I also have many younger cousins who I think of as my own siblings. I have attended The Independence School, Newark Charter School, and now Padua Academy. I love spending time with my family, playing softball, and going to the beach.
My team and I will be raising money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The money we raise will help many patients and families by assisting with financial needs and emotional support throughout their battle. Another huge benefit is that the money will go to funding life-saving research for cancers such as Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and Myeloma.
What has motivated me to do this is because just like many others, my family has been affected by cancer. My great grandfather passed away due to a number of illnesses, but the underlying cause was from Leukemia. A close friend of our family's, who was one of my grandmother's best friends, also passed away from Leukemia. In addition to Leukemia, other family members have been diagnosed with numerous types of cancer and some have passed away. As I know and have experienced how hard it is to deal with something so scary and life-changing, having the opportunity to raise money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is something I hold dear to my heart.
I cannot wait to see what amazing things come from this years campaign. Being a candidate has showed me a new level of fighting for a cause, leadership, independence, and compassion.
As my team and I, the "CUREsaders", strive to raise money and reach our goal, I hope you can support us and help us through our journey to ultimately support this years LLS campaign.
CUREsaders Pike Creek Pub Beer and Pizza Night
My team and I, the CUREsaders, will be hosting a Beer and Pizza Night at Pike Creek Pub at Pike Creek on February 9th from 7-9 PM. The cost is $20 per person for all you can eat pizza and all you can drink beer - adults only. Be sure to bring all your friends for a fun fillled night. Every dollar counts!
Grain Guest Bar Tending Night
My team, the CUREsaders, is hosting a Guest Bar Tending event at Grain on Main Street on February 20th from 6-9 PM. Join us for a fun night while supporting LLS and my campaign. All tips go towards my campaign and by showing the flyer attached below, 20% of your meal goes to support LLS. Every dollar raised is another dollar closer to helping find the cure to blood cancers. Do your part and come join us for a great night!
Welcome to Nadia Baker's SOY Fundraising Page!
I am honored to participate in the 2019 Students of the Year program, a seven-week initiative in which select high school students from around the country participate in a fundraising competition to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I am proud to be raising critical dollars in honor of a young patient hero who is currently battling or is in remission from a blood cancer. Each dollar is a vote. The candidate team that raises the most money at the end of the seven weeks is named Student(s) of the Year. Our mission is to not only raise the most money but also to bring attention to blood cancers like leukemia, which is the most common form of cancer in children and teens.
Since the early 1960s, five-year survival rates for many blood cancer patients have doubled, tripled or even quadrupled. And many LLS supported therapies not only help blood cancer patients but are helping patients with other cancers and serious diseases. In fact, drugs first approved for blood cancers are now approved to treat patients with stomach cancers, skin cancers, and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
We really are changing the face of blood cancer!
All donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. They'll not only support LLS-funded research but will help provide critical information and support for patients, and support advocacy for laws to ensure patients can access the care and treatments they need.
Please visit our website often and bring 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.
68 Comments
Beth Blumenthal
Great for you, Nadia. As a grateful Lymphoma survivor, i soooo appreciate your efforts and your care. Wishing you all wonderful things, Beth Blumenthal
Sheila Arquette
Thank you so much Nadia for your passion and commitment to making a difference!
Deborah DeStefano
Great job Nadia! Proud of u and love u! Your grandfather (Gary Britton) would be so proud of you also.! ??
Megan Garvin
I am so inspired and proud of Nadia Baker for the person she is and the work she does for so many others.
Andrew Di Guglielmo
Congrats on a great cause Nadia!
Stephanie Leight
We love you!
Julie Graham
You are very inspiring, Nadia! ?
Terry Timmons
Good luck Nadia- proud of you for supporting this great cause.
Colleen Weaver
We hope your outstanding and admirable efforts propel you to reach your goal and beyond. You are truly a champion for the cause! Mike & Colleen Weaver
Gene Bergey
Thank you Nadia for adressing this very special cause.
Jamie Harris
What a worthy cause and amazing young woman! Proud to support you! Jamie Harris
Penny Nasuti
Good Luck Nadia on reaching your goal! My father had lymphoma and this organization was very good to him during his fight.
Dawn Kreiss
Nadia - Good Luck obtaining your fund raising goals. I am very proud of you for all that you are doing to support Cancer families and research.
Velina Britton
Nadia, congratulations on your nomination for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Student of Year Campaign. I know your commitment and resilience will lead your CUREsaders team to a successful fund raising campaign in pop pop's honor. I'm very proud of your focus and dedication to excellence with your academic studies, athletics and community service involvement. You are a beautiful person inside and out, with a kind and loving heart. Go team Nadia ! Love, Nonna / Velina
Colleen Seemans
Nadia, We are proud of you and the great cause you are raising money for. Glad to contribute! Dale, Colleen, Claudia & Savannah Seemans
Trudy Wilkerson
Great Job Nadia . . . very proud of you (Great Niece) that you are working for such a beautiful and caring cause that will aid in saving lives. Your great grandmother 'Mary Jane Britton' sadly succumbed to Leukemia after a long battle of breast cancer. My heart and prayers go with you as you strive to achieve the much deserved title of, Student of the Year! Love You!
Everett Sparks
Good luck, keep going, thank you for your commitment to this worthy cause.
Owen Baker
Wishing my sister the best of luck as 2019 LLS Student of the Year candidate!
Patrick Wasson
My best wishes in your wonderful effort, Pat Wasson
Tom Viscount
All the best Nadia
Linda Engelb
I’m so proud of you, Nadia Baker! Love Grammy
Carrie Maglich
Go girl!
Cindy McCarthy
Good luck Nadia. Thank you for doing this.
Francesca & Jim DiGuglielmo
Dear Nadia, Congratulations on your nomination, and thank you for all that you are doing to raise funds and awareness to cure Lukemia. We love you and are proud of you, Dee Dee and Gugy
DD
Terrific job Nadia. So proud of what you are doing. Keep up the excellent work. God Bless.
Julie Tracy
Great cause, Great work!
Bob and Barbara Kacmarcik
Congratulations Nadia, so proud of you in this great cause!
Corie Bennett-DeCubellis
Good luck Nadia! You are doing great things!!
Jenna Lucey
We wish you the best of luck with your campaign. You are an inspiration to us all!
Cristin Harding
Keep up the good work, Nadia! I'm proud of you.
Thomas Neylon
Thanks and great job Nadia!!!
Jaclynn Kelly
Wish you the best in your campaign Nadia!! Thanks for being a part in helping children with leukemia!!!!❤️ Jaclynn Kelly
Gina & Matt McGregor
Happy to support Nadia and the wonderful work she’s doing! - Gina and Matt McGregor
Koleks
Go get it done Nadia!! Thanks for supporting this great cause. Wishing you lots of luck! The Kolek Family
John Antonelli
Best of luck, Nadia! - John Antonelli
Livia and Jim Lyver
Great work Nadia!
Maria Caporizzo
Best of luck with the campaign and of course a great cause.
Barbara Pomanti
Good luck Nadia! Love, Barbara Pomanti
Difrancesco Carlo
This is from The Di francesco family in Australia Carlo, Brian, Sandra, David and Steve
Elena Ragazzo
THANK YOU NADIA FOR HELPING RAISE MONEY FOR SUCH A GREAT CAUSE.
Don Sawyer
Congrats Nadia! The Sawyer family
Shana Delcollo
Great job Nadia - you are such a beautiful person both inside and out!!
Dana and Adam Meyers
Thank you Nadia for your efforts to help this very important cause!
Dominique Sama
Very Proud if you Nadia
Angela Wade
Such a great cause Nadia!
Donna Kattler
Fight for the CURE!!
Adrian Mccullough
Great job!!
Mike Neylon
Great job Nadia!
Bob Sipple
Good luck in hitting your goals
Lynn Moser
I heard from Mrs. Burris about the amazing job you have been doing for Student of the Year. Congratulations on a job well done!
Melissa & John McDerby
Good Luck Nadia! We are happy to support you and the important work you are doing. Great job!
MARY LAMMERT
So impressive, Nadia! I am proud of you! I hope you reach your goal.
For: Mario, Gary Britton, Jane Britton, Rita, Linda & Eddie
In memory of Mario D, Gary T Britton, Jane Britton, Rita C, Linda Wolos and Eddie -"spoon"
The Jones family
Such a wonderful cause! Thanks Nadia!
JR
Congratulations, Nadia! Continued success!
Briley Strine
Great job ! The Strines
Josh Thomas
great work Nadia!
Joanne Zink
Congratulations and good luck with a worthy cause. Ed and Joanne Zink and family
Tess McMenamin
For Tess!
Don & Andrea Lane
What a great cause and inspiration to many. Keep reaching for the stars....you are making a difference! Good Luck! Don and Andrea Lane
Kristin & Sean Kennedy
Thank you for your commitment to this worthy cause. Good luck!
Richard Swavley
Nadia Baker
Annexus Health
Nadia, Keep up the great work and maintain your focus on making a difference in the lives of others. My prayer is more people take up this passion like you have. Best, Joe
Michael Zeglinski
A wonderful organization to support!
Daniel McDermott
Happy to support the cause.
Danielle Corwin
Nadia, your doing such a great job making a difference in this world!
The Amblers
Good luck Nadia!!!!
Mike and Cheri Lynch
Nadia we wish you a very successful campaign we LOVE you and are so very proud of you and what you have already accomplished and will continue to accomplish. We believe in you! Mike and Cheri