Students of the Year Iowa
Cameron Ridder | Cameron Ridder's Campaign Team
Welcome to Cameron Ridder's SOY Fundraising Page!
I am honored to participate as a team member for 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 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 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.
I signed up for Students of the Year because I have experienced firsthand the debilitating effects that leukemia had on me and my family. It was three months before my 2nd birthday when I was diagnosed with this disease and am incredibly fortunate to call myself a survivor today. Although I do not remember a lot of my treatments, I do know I spent a lot of time in the hospital.
Some facts about my treatment include:
· 36 hospital admissions
· 4 bone marrow extractions
· 28 spinal taps
· 11 different types of chemo
· 16 blood transfusions
· 2 ports
· 1 life threatening complication from the chemo
Even though it was scary for my parents, I am thankful that I was the first kid to go through my clinical trial at UIHC. This trial has done so well it is now the standard treatment. I’d like to think that the research they used on me will now help many other leukemia patients.
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.
45 Comments
Nate and Shelly Whited
Super proud of your Cameron for giving back!
Susie & Shane Bevans
This is awesome! Way to give back!
Amanda Holtey
Awesome work Cameron!!!
Anonymous
So proud of you and all you have overcome and you continue to achieve.
Sandra Hood
Great cause! Good wishes Cameron!
The Sidles Family
The Sidles Family
Donald L Mumm
For all of the courage shown by a young boy that grew up to be an outstanding young man!
Jessica Minnick (Short)
Way to go Cam!
Rick Ciesielski
For a cancer free future
Alan and Carrie Jakoubek
Cameron Ridder is such an inspiration to everyone. We have loved getting to know him.
Cindy Digmann
This old nurse is super proud of you! Keep up the good work! ❤️ Cindy
Jamie Lick
Keep up the great work, Cameron!
Becky Aman
This is so cool!! Proud of you and all that you are doing!! Becky Nurse
Lynn O’Neill
Good luck! I lost my best friend to leukemia
Kristi (Febus) Foster
Cameron Ridder for student of the year!
The Miller’s
Good work Cameron
Nick Kremer Family
Great family with faith and dedication.
Susan Davis
What a wonderful cause, thank you for doing e.
Kim Patterson
Keep Smiling!
Jack Goedken Family
Cameron, you are a champion, championing a great cause.
Alisa Ajango
This is awesome. I’m Michelle and Johns neighbor.
Navara family
Great job Cameron!
Terry and Debbie Foster
What an awesome way to give back Cameron. We are super proud of you and wish you luck!! Terry and Debbie Foster
Nola Vietor
Cameron, so proud of you and all you do for others. Be strong!
Linda Hosch
I was Cameron’s Preschool Teacher. He used to have to get admitted to the hospital whenever he had a fever! A special boy then and a special young man now!!!
Kris Kalkbrenner
Good luck on the campaign!! Aunt Kris
Jan Scott
God Bless You Always! Thank you for your help towards helping others that are suffering with this terrible disease. You are an inspiration to others!
Jill Horn-Davis
What an amazing person you are!! An inspiration to others!
Jeff and Amy Rummel & family
So awesome Cameron❤️
Sue Henkes
Best of luck on your fundraiser!
Sara Davis
Blessings to Cameron!!!
Jared Bogue
Go get ‘em, Cam! -Jared and Heather
Dick & Crystal Straw & family
Way to give back Cameron!
Madalynn Meier
So proud of you Cameron for running for this! Good luck!
Joshua Beebe
Good luck with your campaign, Cameron!
Kris Martin
So proud to have Cameron be one of Reese's great friends.
Gail Hunter
Great to see you giving back to others. Good Luck Cameron!
Heather Swarts
For Cameron Ridder
Andy Hauber
You are a bright star! Whether on the court or in life, you strive to get better. Keep it up!
Jill Bohlken
Great cause
Shelley Timko
Go Cameron, you are the winner for me!
Janny and Gene Budzine
So proud of you for this fundraiser! ♡ Janny and Gene Budzine
Carey Family
Great job Cameron!
John, Michelle, Ryann and Elsie Ridder
Cameron, you and your family are making a difference! We are so proud of you all. Love, John, Michelle, Ryann and Elsie
Rachel Hurley
You deserve the best, Cameron! What a wonderful demonstration of compassion and gratitude!