Students of the Year Atlanta
Emma Pitts | LueKanDoIt
Welcome to Emma Pitts' SOY Fundraising Page!
May 14, 2019
I wanted to sincerely thank everyone for supporting my campaign for Students of the Year with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. As you know, I got involved with this campaign because my dad has leukemia, and he currently just got home from MD Anderson from an experimental treatment. The experimental treatment was amazingly made possible by the research founded from Leukemia and Lymphoma society and through the donations, they received like the one you gave.
Again thank you so much for everyone's support for our campaign and I am proud to announce that we have succeeded in RAISING $35,110 in the fight against cancer!
My Fundraising Page
Feb 02, 2019
(picture in order: my sister, me my brother, and my dad)
Eight years ago my father, Mickey Pitts, was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) which is a slow growing form of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. There is no cure and he is currently battling against CLL with some of the best treatments available at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. He has been there for almost a month undergoing an experimental treatments. Since his diagnosis, our family has supported the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and united in prayer for his recovery. In 2019, I vowed to make a difference with the help of friends and family as a Students of the Year candidate.
This year, I was accepted to be a participant in the 2019 Students of the Year Campaign. I know my dad is excited that I want to make a difference not only for him, but for others suffering from leukemia! I, and 13 other high school students from Greater Atlanta Christian School, will compete in raising money and collectively achieving one common goal; making a difference in the battle against blood cancers.
(my dad at his retirement party with his golfing buddies)
Welcome to Emma Pitts' SOY Fundraising Page!
Jan 30, 2019
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.
24 Comments
Shelley Pitts
Emma Rose, praying for your GACS "LeuKanDoIt" team and your efforts to raise funds for your dad and others in the fight against Leukemia! Love, mom
Linda and Dave Doiron
Hugs and love to a wonderful family!
Chuck McGee
Mickey, my golf buddy and Briarcliff alum. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
Patricia and Terry Trogstad
Sending angels for strength!!! Thinking of you every day. Patty and Terry Trogstad
Richard & Kim Stamper
We hope and pray for the best.
Tammy Whitworth
God bless those trying to make a positive impact in the fight against Leukemia and Lymphoma.
Brandon Duong
In memory of my little brother Jordan who fought a great battle. In honor of my father who’s is currently fighting lung cancer.
Kimberly Kinser
Keep shining brightly in making a difference in this world! :)
David Naeger
Emma, I pulled up to a red light near AAC last weekend, and caught glimpse of someone in a car next to me I hadn't seen in a few years. As I honked and he looked my way, I saw that big wonderful smile I was so used to seeing from his face. Of course it was your dad, and his smile and great disposition on life reminded me of how special he is, and of the memories of time we have spent together over the years. I'm glad I can help with your cause, and I'm glad I had just a moment or two to re-acquaint with Mickey.
Crystal Tenney
Joshua Tenney, my brother, was 12 yrs. old when he lost his battle with leukemia in 1999. Thank you for standing up to make a difference!
Lou Conti
Emma - thank you for stepping up with your friends to make a difference in the world by helping those who have made such a difference in our lives - people like your dad and our dear friend Mickey! Lou Conti
Patricia Segars
We are so proud of all your hard work!!! Hope that this research will help find a cure. Your dad is always in our thoughts and prayers. Barry & Patti Segars
Robert Blalock
Good luck to one of the real good guys. Love you buddy - hope to get a round in together when you feel better!
Roddy McCrory
Emma- your efforts will certainly make a difference. Great job!
Mike Trapani
Emma Rose, You're doing a great job! Thanks for coming to McKenney's to tell your story. The Trap Family
Nancy Zarovsky
I'm sure your dad is so proud of you! Good luck.
Jimmy Chupp
Emma, you are doing a great job. We are praying for your dad.
Connie McKinnon
Here's to you Mickey and Emma Rose for a good cause and for continued good health. Love both of you.
Anonymous
Great job Emma Rose Pitts!
Katherine A Hahn
Dear Mickey, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Such a blessing to come home and celebrate a happy birthday in March! Love to all of you, Katie
Sarah Evans
We are praying for Mickey and all of you. We are so grateful to have you as neighbors. Love, Sarah, Tom, Livi and Lexi Evans
Frank and Anne Whyte
Our wonderful neighbors in SBP - Frank and Anne Whyte
Tom, Betsy, Paige and Tommy Clement
We are praying for your Dad and your family and hope that the donations pour in and help cure Leukemia!
Terri Windom
We love you Mickey and so proud of your precious daughter for putting this page together to raise awareness.