Student Visionaries of the Year Maryland

Estella Thomas | Unite 2 Fight

Estella's Student Visionaries of the Year Maryland Fundraiser

Jan 13, 2023

Last year, I started this campaign, not knowing what to expect. I mostly joined the campaign to support my friends in their journey as candidates. As a team, we worked extremely hard to rise funds and awarness in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's mission. 

Each year, at the end of the SVOY Campaign, LLS holds a Grande Finale to celebrate each candidate and team member and their amazing work throughout the 7 week long campaign. I was fortunate enough to attend Grande Finale last year with my candidates and fellow team members. Grande Finale opened my eyes to the impact each person in the fundraiser makes. This campaign is truely filled with the most amazing people, inspired to make a difference.

I gained so much knowledge and appreciation for the patients and their families while participating in this campaign last year. When I was asked to come back to be a team member once again, I decided to dedicate my campaign to making an even bigger impact on finding a cure to blood cancers. I wasnt to support the families of patients as they try to navigate the very difficult and emotional time that comes with a blood cancer diagnosis. 

My goals for this campaign can not be met alone. With the love and support of my families and friends, I hope to raise funds for this amazing cause.

 

Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser

Jan 13, 2023

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.

 

I am a visionary; I have a vision for a world without cancer, but I need your help.

 

This year, I’m 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.

 

 

2 Comments

  • Sherry Spurry

    I’m so proud of you for raising money for such a great cause 💙 In loving memory of my Dad, Brent Spurry.

  • Michelle Gannon

    Ella you are the best!

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