As young adults, it is often hard to be a part of something important that has an impact on changing the lives of others that are struggling. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has provided us with an amazing opportunity and platform to make a difference in my community. We are juniors in high school. Parth and Stephen are students at Homestead High School, and Logan is a student at Bishop Dwenger High School.

This all goes back to when we were just freshmen in high school and received the news that one of our closest friends, Bryson Leffers, was diagnosed with stage 3 t-cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. At first, we were unsure of the challenges he would face and did not know how to help. Bryson is a great athlete and student, but more importantly, he continues to have a smile on his face throughout his journey. He has always been an absolutely hilarious, outgoing, and genuine person to be around. The news of his diagnosis felt so surreal, any one of us could be given the same one. It opened our eyes and forced me to figure out a way to get involved. Bryson still has some time left in his fight, but he continues to use his voice to raise awareness about blood cancer and how to stop it. Bryson's passion motivates us daily to create change in this world and makes us realize that the difficulties of a severe diagnosis and the treatment for that diagnosis can bring uncertainty and fear that no child should ever have to face. Now, in honor of Bryson, we are participating with two of my friends in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign to do my part in helping create a world that is cancer free. ​​​​​​​

Visionaries look to the future—and see infinite possibility.
They challenge the status quo—and make the impossible possible.
They boldly imagine a better world – and lead the charge to create it.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society was built on that same vision - of a better world - one without blood cancers.

We are visionaries; We have a vision for a world without cancer, but we need your help.

This year, We're proud to be a part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign, working to raise as much as possible for LLS’s mission.

As a global leader in the fight against blood cancer, LLS:

• Funds cutting-edge research leading to breakthroughs in immunotherapy, genomics and personalized medicine that are improving and saving the lives of patients
• Provides free education and support for blood cancer patients and families, including personalized, one-on-one support, assistance with identifying and enrolling in clinical trials, and more.
• Mobilizes thousands of advocates to drive policy changes that accelerate the development of new cancer treatments and break down barriers to care.

Please consider joining this fight by making a donation. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax-deductible. Please visit my website often and tell friends who would also like to donate!

Thanks to your support, my efforts will help ensure this generation is the last to see cancer.

On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, thank you!

For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org.