Student Visionaries of the Year Maryland

Kira Babst | Team The Cancer Wrecking Crew

Kira's Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser

Jan 28, 2025

 

Visionaries look to the future—and see infinite possibilities.

They challenge the status quo—and make the impossible possible.

They boldly imagine a better world – and lead the charge to create it.

I am a visionary; I have a vision for a world without cancer, but I need your help. My mom, Amy Babst, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma while 38 weeks pregnant with me. Our story is my connection and motivation to not only raise money for LLS but also help families with similar stories to ours. We are forever grateful for the impact LLS had on my mom's life and by extension our lives. This campaign is a full-circle experience and an opportunity for me to work together with my mom to lead the charge to create change in our world. 

This year, I’m so proud and blessed to be a part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign, working to raise as much as possible for LLS’s mission.

Please consider joining the fight by making a donation. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax-deductible. Please visit my fundraising page to check back on my progress and spread the word to anyone who would also like to donate!

For more information about LLS, you can visit www.lls.org.

 

 

32 Comments

  • Suzanne Staley

    Let's Go Wrecking Crew - 3-peat!

  • Doran family

    Thank you for all of your efforts to a great cause.

  • TransTechSol, LLC

    TransTechSol is proud to support Kira and the Cancer Wrecking Crew!

  • Wanner Family

    Kira- you are amazing!!

  • McGuire Family

    Kira, you are doing great work! So proud of you. The McGuire Family

  • Maggie Malta

    Thank you for your commitment to this important research! ~The Malta Family

  • The Pasko Family

    Way to go, Kira! You are amazing!

  • Katie Cortina

    Great family, good luck!!

  • Jennifer Trice

    Way to Go Kira & Team The Cancer Wrecking Crew!!

  • April LeViere

    So proud of your efforts, keep up the good work!

  • Andrea Goldberg

    Thanks for your work to raise awareness and resources for cancer!

  • Valerie Howard

    The advances in research allowed my dad to have 3 more years of life. I’m grateful for every moment we had together.

  • Ariane Kretschmer

    Such a great cause-hope this helps! Ariane

  • Brittany Jones

    Kira, you are such an impressive young lady! I know your mom is so proud.

  • Unc, Aunchel, Caroline & Colby

    We are proud of you!

  • Kelley Winner

    Praying you reach your goal!

  • Phil and Kim Solloway

    Best of luck to you and the Cancer Wrecking Crew with reaching your goal!

  • Richie Mohammed

    Kira's - Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Student Visionary of the Year.

  • Ashley Votta

    Go Kira!

  • Phillip Yerby

    Happy to support your efforts, Kira.

  • Alexander Brown

    Good luck! Keep doing what you do!

  • Susan To

    Thank you for all your hard work. My donation is also in honor of your mother.

  • Tara Stephenson

    Way to go Katie and Kira! Amazed by you two!! Sending love, Ms. Tara

  • Melissa Bear

    Team Kira!!

  • The Reece Family

    Kira - you are an amazing and inspiring young lady! Keep up the good work!

  • Lisa Palazzo

    Thank you, Kira and Amy, and all those who raise funds to help us find a cure for blood cancers. My son Patrick fought hard to beat leukemia for nearly 3 years, but God had other plans for him. I pray research finds cures for leukemia and all cancers so that parents don’t lose their children or watch them suffer as they fight for their lives. Stay strong and resilient, warriors! May God bless you!

  • James Tustin Sasser

    Keep up the good work and good luck.

  • Aaron Rapoport

    Go Kira! So impressed and grateful for your devotion to your mom and such an important cause.

  • Theresa Sachs

    Good Luck Kira - you are such a strong individual just like your Mom and Dad

  • The Zielinski Family

    So proud of you Kira!! Cheers for a great campaign.

  • Katherine Mach

    Good luck, Kira!

  • The Feranec Family

    You are doing amazing things. Keep shining bright!

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