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.

This year, I have been given the wonderful opportunity to be nominated as a candidate for the Massachusetts Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Boston Student Visionaries of the year program. A 7-week philanthropic competition for high school leaders seeking to make an impact on those fighting blood cancer. 

I have a personal connection to lymphoma through my 74 year old grandmother's ongoing fight against blood cancer. She was first diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) at the age of 60 years and has been receiving her medical care form the Dana Farber Cancer Center in Milford Massachusetts. Despite her diagnosis, she has been able to participate in numberous competitive sporting activities, including mountain biking, triathlons, and running, trying her best to live a high quality life. The continued efforts of LLS support the research necessary to benefit my grandmother's healthcare now, and in the future.  ​​​​​​​

I want to impact those who have cancer. I am a visionary; I have a vision for a world without cancer, but I need your help.

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.