Student Visionaries of the Year Maryland

Graham Tower | Cancer Wrecking Crew

Graham's Student Visionaries of the Year Maryland Fundraiser

Jan 22, 2023

My name is Graham Tower and I am a Junior at Archbishop Spalding Highschool. I chose to help raise money for the Cancer Wrecking Crew because many of my friends and family have suffered through cancer and my life has been significantly affected by the disease. My grandfather died of pancreatic cancer when I was 10 years old. My grandfather was my best friend and I want to raise money to help find the cure so no one has to go through what my grandfather or I did. I have also had many friends have been affected by Leukemia including our team leader Sam Pratt, a close friend of mine. I want to raise money to help find the cure for Leukemia and Lymphoma because cancer is causing people around the world to suffer and are affecting families everywhere.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

Graham's Student Visionaries of the Year Maryland Fundraiser

Nov 11, 2022

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.

 

 

39 Comments

  • Lauren Donnelly

    So Proud of you Sam!

  • Heather Emanuelson

    Your grandfather would be so proud of you Graham, as we all are!

  • Julie schwartz

    John was a phenomenal boss and mentor. I think of him often and smile when a see crocks.

  • Linda Ross

    In honor of my dad, I hope this small gesture can help in anyway to cure some of these dreadful diseases

  • Shannon Crosley

    This is for a great cause. - Crosleys

  • Candice and Al Stepan

    Thank you for making a difference!

  • Kathy and Chuck Davis

    In Memory of Melodie Pheale who passed away from AML 9 weeks after being diagnosed💙

  • Townsend McNitt

    Great work, Graham! Happy to support this important cause.

  • James Tower

    Good work Graham, I hope you are able to exceed your goal.

  • The Sprungle Family

    Great Job, Graham! I know your grandfather is so proud of you!

  • Mike and Kimberly Topper

    Wonderful that you are doing this!

  • Luke Brennecke

    I am happy and honored to give this donation in memory of my good friend, John, who left us far too early as a result of cancer.

  • Paula Herring Sothoron

    Good luck Graham!

  • Sue Pletcher

    What a wonderful way to show your love for both your grandfathers Graham. I am so proud of you♥️

  • Donna Burton

    Graham - thank you so much for your tremendous dedication to this important cause. My husband of 46 years passed away 11/9/22 from Leukemia and finding a cure would mean so much to me, my daughters and my grandchildren. Donna Burton

  • Jessica Chiari

    Such an important cause to fundraise for! Great job Graham!

  • Amy Wise

    Good luck with your fundraising goal!

  • Trevor and Elizabeth Gardner

    So proud of you Graham!! We love you!

  • Deb van Helmond

    Good luck, Graham! This is awesome :-)

  • Annapolis Yacht Company

    Nice work Graham, we all loved your Grandfather! Androus Family

  • Patricia & Keneth Lore

    Good Work, Graham

  • CHeney & Berkeley Edmunds

    The Edmunds are so damn proud of you Graham. Come visit us and take a tour of VCU & UR, just so we can see you. Well done sir!

  • Michele Murphy

    Good luck raising the money!! Let's beat Cancer!

  • The Rivers Family

    Great job, Graham!

  • The Patel Family

    Good luck achieving your goal! Great work!

  • Jeff & Kelley Siemon

    Nice job, Graham! What a great way to honor your grandfathers.

  • Annapolis Watersports

    Go Cancer Wrecking Crew! You are all absolutely amazing & we are super proud of you!

  • Roger W. Parkhurst

    Go Graham. A very worthy endeavor. Roger W. Parkhurst

  • Maureen Williams Tillery

    Your mother took amazing care of my most special gift, and I’m happy to donate to such a worthy cause in your grandfather’s memory

  • Lauren sammons

    Your an amazing kid Graham

  • Meredith Montoya

    Loved your grandpa! He was such a wonderful man.

  • Adam and Kelley Deyo

    We loved our uncle John so much!! Thankful we can give in his honor.

  • Mark Ross

    Hope this small donation will help in your cause In honor or Richard Tarlton and Charles Ross

  • Peggy Love

    Great job Graham! I have race walked 7 marathons with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training! Great cause!

  • Judy Olson

    Way to go, Graham! This is a terrific cause to promote. I hope that you reach your goal!

  • Franeys

    Thank you Graham. Like you, we have friends and family also fighting this disease. We appreciate you and your efforts to make a difference!❤️

  • Meredith and Ryan Beard

    Go, Graham!

  • Sara Bugbee-Rush

    So proud of you, Graham.

  • Kirsten and Jon Chapman

    I am so sorry that I am way too late with this donation! I hope it was a big success!

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