"Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you."
— Walt Whitman

My name is Simryn Pandya, and I am a member of Answer4Cancer. Cancer is a crippling disease, which I have personally watched the effects of. My mother was the strongest woman I knew, and watching her go through the various treatments for her cancer was a struggle.  The thought of millions of people around the world fighting this disease is truly saddening, as it is a curse that no one deserves. However, while my mother was going through this immense pain, she always kept a smile on her face and never stopped fighting. The quote above by Walt Whitman reminded me of her positive attitude, and inspired me to help others in any way I can. 

I joined Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign, working to raise as much as possible for LLS’s mission. My goal is to raise $5,000. Please consider joining this fight by making a donation. All donations are greatly appreciated and never too little! Please also spread the word of the campaign to others to help! Thank you so much for helping me make a difference.

Feel free to email me: simrynpandya@gmail.com

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