Students of the Year St. Louis
Ben Hughes | Team Ben
Welcome to Ben's Student of the Year Fundraising Page!
On behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and the patients they serve, I am honored to be participating in the 2020 Students of the Year Campaign!
It is hard to believe it has been nearly 10 years since I was diagnosed with leukemia when I was finishing kindergarten at age 6. Treatments were extremely tough and sometimes seemed impossible to get through but I persevered all the way until I was considered cured in June 2017. My family and friends helped me along the way -- many are on Team Ben helping me with this campaign!
We have until June 18th to raise funds for this important effort. The same determination I had during my fight against leukemia, I still have now as a Student of the Year candidate. I believe that the work that LLS has done is one of the main reasons I am alive and well enough to run for such a prestigious award. I have first-hand experience and know what an impact that LLS can have on cancer patients and their families. That is why my team & I are determined to raise $50,000 to help fund better treatments and the search for the cure to not only leukemia, but all cancers.
A few facts – there is a lot of work to do!
- 10% of all cancers in the U.S. are blood cancers
- 40% of ALL cancer drugs approved by the FDA were first approved to treat blood cancers – LLS research leads to treatment for MANY types of cancer
- Every 3 minutes someone is diagnosed with blood cancer
- Leukemia is the #1 most diagnosed form of childhood cancer
- 80% of childhood cancer survivors develop a chronic health condition from their treatment. We want to find a cure but also less invasive treatments
- LLS has helped advance 34 of the 39 blood cancer treatments approved by the FDA since 2017
Thank you for your generosity and support! We really are changing the face of blood cancer!
Ben & Team
86 Comments
James Gwinner
Happy to help. My dad died of AML 16 years ago.
Mike Schiwinger
Good work Ben! It’s great that you’re giving back!
Gordon Blocker
Thank you Ben Hughes for your testimony and courage! - Gordon Blocker
The Killoren Family
Great work Ben!!
Amanda Lucier
You rock Ben!
Angela Quail and Chris Mitchell
Great work, Ben!
Jeff Gibson
Keep up the great work, Ben! We're on your team!
Laurie Etheridge
Congratulations Ben on your recovery and leadership! Best wishes on your fundraising. You're an inspiration!
Russ Sabia
Best Wishes Ben!
Julie Starck
You ROCK Ben!
Katie Ketchen
Ben, you are a true inspiration! Love your drive and determination. Go Team Ben! The Ketchens,Your Baltimore Friends
Janet Zaso-Belardi
Go Ben!! Let's beat cancer for good!!
Lisa Valchar
Way to go Team Ben! ??
Wendy Hellar
Go Ben Go!
Amy Wolosick
Way to go, Ben!
Dannegger Family
Go Ben!
Anonymous
What a blessing you are Ben.
Jason and Tara Will
Good work Ben!
Edward Eppley
Glad to support you Ben and your Mom. Ed Eppley
the freedman family
hey ben, thanks for the donuts. great job and good luck!
Jeffrey and Elizabeth Dick
We are so proud of you, Ben, and wish you the best of luck in reaching your fundraising goal! Much love, Jeff and Bitsy
Krista Kotrla
There is nothing small about the light you shine. Keep shining!
The Fries Family
Ben, keep up the great work of giving. I loved the video!
The Table Group
Go Team Ben!
Lisa Kustura
So inspired by you Ben!
Joyce Schaefer & Family
Congratulations on your fight to overcome Leukemia, personally and as student of the year!
Andrea Stotts
Good luck Ben and thank you from those of us who also have been afflicted by blood cancers.
Anonymous
Stay Healthy Ben!!
Denise Wunderlich
Ben so proud of your determination and charitable spirit! I am happy to support you and the efforts of LLS!
Erica Standfield
Ben, You rock! Thanks for continuing the fight!
Nancy Battersby
Ben and the Hughes Family, You are inspiring! Best Regards, The Battersbys
Dennis Family
Great job, Ben!
Holly Dary
Go get 'em Ben! 10 years and going strong!
Lauren Odenwald
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Bryson Family
Go team Ben!
The Spinaio Family
You are an inspiration Ben! -The Spinaio's
Laurie bertolacci
Congrats Ben!!! Your persistence and determination are incredible- apple doesn’t far from the tree! Best of luck with your fundraising and thank you for everything you are doing to help beat cancer!
Jeffery Horvath
From Aunt June &?Uncle Jeff💕
Bob Grantham
We are so proud of you, Ben for all you have accomplished! We love 💕 you, Pawpaw Bob and Nanny.
John and Diane (Domeyer) Kock
We believe in you, Ben! Your strength and courage inspire us all!
Stacey Hoffman
Go, Ben, Go! Proud of you.
Sandie Jansen
So proud to be a friend and neighbor to an amazing young man and a true hero and fighter, Ben Hughes!
Kenny Reinhold
Go Team Ben! The Reinhold Family
Maureen C
Best wishes to you Ben on this amazing fundraiser!! You are a huge inspiration to so many!!
Rich and Sandy Hubler
Way to go, Ben!
Kate Hull & Family
Ben, we remain incredibly impressed and inspired by who you are and all that you do.
Andrea Lynn Devens
Thank you Ben for all of the energy and love you put into your fundraisers! You are a true inspiration for so many! Love, Lynn & Tim Devens
Scott Savacool
Great Work Ben! Congratulations On Winning Your Battle And All You Are Doing To Help Others!
Julie Clark
You are an inspiration to all! Love, The Clark Family
The Leary Family
You are our HERO!!!! From The Leary Family
Michael Mitchell
Go Team Ben
Brad Haynes
Ben, You are so inspiring!! Keep up the great work. Blessings
Rita Killoren
Keep it up, great job!!!
Michele Pechauer
Go Team Ben!
The Baldwin Stevens Family
Way to go, Ben!
Hrishi Baskaran
Really excited for you!
Mike McHargue
Good luck and great work, Ben!
Rod, Liz & Evan Whittier
Good luck, Ben! Here’s to MANY more years of HEALTH! Love, Rod, Liz & Evan Whittier
Alissa Tyrolt
Thank you for sharing your journey and doing all you can for the betterment of others!!
Anonymous
Way to go!!!
Scott Schulte
good luck!!!
Amy Johnston
Go Ben! Happy to help and hope you earn the Student of the Year achievement!
Anonymous
Way to rock it, Ben!
The Eickel Family
So happy to help with your fight to cure cancer! Go Team Ben!
Dianna Roe
Proud of you Ben for making a difference!
Jenni Baker
Congratulations on being cancer free Ben! You are a hero!
Ron and Stacey LaGarce
You have an awesome fundraising goal, I hope you reach it!
David and Darlene Jenkins
Ben, in my opinion, you are already and always student of the year. I am very honored to be a small part of your team!
Ridge Meadows Elementary
Way to go Team Ben!
Marla Weston
Go team BEN!
The Claypools
Go Ben! You have become a strong advocate in fighting this disease...we are so proud of you!
Jennifer Anderson
I am a Students of the Year Campaign Manager for LLS and heard your story from your Mom on our call today. So happy you are feeling well. Hope you are enjoying your SOY campaign. Best of luck reaching your goal!
Rachel Newcomer
Loved having your mom lead our LLS training today and she shared your tremendous story, Ben! CONGRATS on your survivorship anniversary and thank you for your tremendous support of the LLS!
Candace Fleming/Leigh Ellen Fitzgerald
my sorority sister Leigh Ellen Fitzgerald sent a donation for Jim's haircut/Team Ben
The Ghory Family
Great job Ben!
Marc Wright
Ben is a ⭐️!
The Schowes
Jim the Bald Beauty for Ben!!!
Sharon McDonald and family
Fabulousjob Ben!!!
The Wessels
Team Ben
Sara Schweain
Go Team Ben!!
Carrie Smith
????????love ya candy!
Brian McCook
Honored to give to such a grat cause!
Scott Bernstein
Keep up the great work!
Amy Willmert
Good luck Ben and thanks for your continued fight!!
Peyton, Jen & Tim Wilson
Ben you continue to amaze us with your determination and strength!
Judith Hughes
Good job Ben. We are so proud of you