Students of the Year Bay Area
Dylan Day | Dylan's Heroes's Campaign Team
Welcome to Dylan's Heroes' SOY Fundraising Page!
The UCSF visit was inspiring! After touring the LLS funded research lab, we talked with two oncology/hematology doctors researching cures for blood cancer. One doctor analyzes the DNA of cancer cells for developing better treatments. Another doctor is working on a vaccine that would be given to those who have leukemia to activate T cells to attack cancer cells. It was exciting to see our donation dollars at work! It is encouraging to see the advancements being made toward finding a cure!
UCSF Lab Tour Coming up!
Welcome to Dylan's Heroes' SOY Fundraising Page!
I am honored to participate as a Candidate for the 2020 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. In addition to raising critical dollars in honor of a young patient hero who is currently battling a blood cancer, I am raising money to end blood cancers in my lifetime. Each dollar is a vote. The team that raises the most money at the end of the seven weeks is named Student of the Year. My mission is not only to 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.
This cause is very close to my heart. When I was 3 1/2 I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. I underwent invasive chemotherapy and was put on a study supported by cancer research funds. At 7 years old I had completed my treatment and began recovery from the harsh cancer drugs. Throughout the whole experience I remained optimistic even during the most difficult times, frequently declaring, "This is the best day ever!" This has become a motto for me and for my supporters over the years. Now I am continuing my fundraising legacy with Dylan's Heroes, as we have raised over $80,000 for cancer research over the last thirteen years. Declared fully cured just this summer, I am one of the lucky survivors. I have personally benefited from the research and treatments developed by LLS, and do not take my good health for granted. I am a dedicated student and athlete, signed to play college baseball next fall. This campaign gives me one last chance to make an impact as a high schooler and I will gladly accept any help that I can get!
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.
58 Comments
Brigitta Hunter
What an impressive young man you have become, Dylan. Though we haven’t met, I know your parents via the Mark West community.
Grant Wolter
Dylan, The Force is with you.
Laurie Motz
Dylan...I have followed your journey since it began. I KNOW that your graduation this year is just the beginning of the next GREAT thing. Can't wait for you to get out there and make the world a better place!!
Dylan Day
I will never forget you!
Catherine Day
I'm so proud of you, Dylan!
Dale Cullins
Go, Dylan!
Holly Sobolewski
Go Dylan! ??
Gina Michelle
Dylan, I am really happy to hear you are doing so well. You are an amazing young man and I wish you the best with this fundraiser!
Chuck and Nancy Arreola
Supporting you and all your fellow heroes in the fight, Dylan!
Christine Visser
Go Niners for lls
Kelly Weaver
You are truly inspiring Dylan! Go Team! 💜
Beverly Barber
Go niners
Megan and Jason Black
Go Dylan! Hoping that we’ve go the winning squares in the football pool! We are in awe of your determination and drive in all that you do. Good luck in your quest for student of the year. The Black family is happy to support you!
On behalf of Kathy Kellison
Supporting on behalf of friend, and your former teacher, Kathy Kellison!
Kerrin Shettle
May all of your dreams come true Dylan!
Carla Brow
Thanks for helping to make it the Best Day Ever for so many of us!
Jeannette & Scott Engel
This donation is to honor Dylan Day- Dylan’s Heroes! Thank yoy
Peggy Irvin
Go Dylan!
Kerri Sturtevant
I have raised money for LLS and trained with you in my heart many times. My son is a 16 year old baseball player at Maria Carrillo and my mother-in-law is a lymphoma survivor. Best of luck in your campaign!
Dutch Bros Santa Rosa
Thank you for reaching out about your fundraising event. We love to help great people do great things! Thanks for all you do. -Dutch Bros Santa Rosa
margaret boeger
What an incredible young man you are, Dylan!
Uncle Rich
Love and Pride to my Nephew Dylan!
Stacy Brophy
Best of luck Dylan Dey
Robert Grant
Hope for the cure!
Jocelyn Owen
Dylan Day is an incredible young man. He works hard and is very passionate. I know he will continue to inspire people for a very long time.
DeMaderios Family
The DeMaderios Family wishes you the best in achieving your fundraising goal and in your campaign for Student of the Year.
Dylan Day
This is the Best Day Ever! Raffle
Amanda Smith
Good luck Dylan! 7 tickets put into best day ever necklace.
NANCY SANDERS
Great job, Dylan!!
Sally Mervin
I’m inspired by your gratitude and your commitment. Good luck Dylan!
Anonymous
Donation from Movie Night "The Art of Racing in the Rain"
Tim Day
Raffle tickets for Myah (Quilt and Star Wars)
Kim Oandason
Go Team, this is the best day ever!!
Mike Kovatch
Thank you Dylan. Great work here.
Bobbie Henry
GO DYLAN!! So honored to be part of this & excited to see what the future brings for you. Until there is a cure for all💜. Bobbie
Frances Templin
Good luck Dylan!
Tracy & Guy Foster
You are an inspiration, Dylan
Sandra Hofland
This is for my cousin Dylan Day and in memory of your grandfather Richard Day, my Uncle.
Sara Azat
Best day ever!
Angie Walling
Go Dylan!!!
You know who this is
Because I care
Nancy Sanders
Best Day Ever!
Bobbie Henry
So proud of you & your team, Dylan! GO DYLAN!! BEST DAY EVER!!
Michael Grotte
Dylan, It has been awesome watching You Grow throughout the years with Mom and Dads post's. You Are The Rock and a Hero!
Victor Sallee
raffle for magnum
Katrine Ojakian
sorry it can't be more - stock market ya know - hugs
Rees Harps Inc.
Congratulations to all the Days! Thank you for taking on this effort. We are honored to be involved.
The Day Family
Go Dylan! Best Day Ever!
Lisa Stuckey
Keep up the good work!
Kimberly Ann
"Cabernet for a Cure!"
Kristin Sullivan
Dylan Day
Bobbie Henry
In honor of and in memory of the youngest cancer warriors💜. Until there is a cure for all💜
Cindy Fildes
Indeed the Best Day Ever. So happy to be part of your life journey
Brenda S
Cabernet ticket
Carrie Staten
So proud of you, Dylan!
Jim and Joyce Roessler
Hi Jen...just donated to Dylan’s fund.....good for you for supporting him and others. All the best. Jim and Joyce Roessler
Pollyanna Keene
Good luck on your campaign! Thank you for everything you’re doing!
Jonathan
You've got this! Jonathan F. LLS