Students of the Year Minneapolis

Marielena Chacon-Pacheco | Team Marielena

Marielena's Students of the Year Fundraiser

Jan 11, 2021
In May of 2019 I was diagnosed with leukemia and it’s been quite a journey ever since. I’m proud to be part of Students of the Year with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. It means so much to me to be able to help because of my own journey. No one should fight alone!!! This is a 7 week fundraising campaign. Please donate to my website and share my website as much as possible! #SOY4LLS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————En Mayo del 2019 fui diagnosticada con leucemia y desde entonces han pasado muchas cosas. Estoy orgullosa de poder ser parte de Estudiantes del Año con la Sociedad de Leucemia y Lymphoma. Significa mucho para mí poder ayudar debido a mi propia experiencia. Nadie debería luchar solo!!! Esta es una campaña de recaudación de fondos de 7 semanas. Por favor done a mi sitio web y comparta mi sito web tanto como sea posible!
 

Marielena's Students of the Year Fundraiser

Jan 11, 2021

Hi to everyone, thank you for visiting my fundraising page, welcome!

In May of 2019 as I was finishing my sophomore year in high school, I was diagnosed with Leukemia. This diagnosis was a shock to me and my family, that night me and my family started a journey that no other person or family should have to experience. Over the last year and a half I have been in and out of the hospital, I have gone through intense chemotherapy, I’ve gotten more surgeries than expected and I have been poked and prodded and my fight still continues. This battle with blood cancer has impacted our lives in ways we could have not imagined, I am committed to helping end this disease so that other families don’t have to experience what we’ve had (and still continue) to experience. 

I am proud to be able to form Fight for a Life and be part of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Students of the Year fundraising campaign. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgskin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Students of the Year is a 7-week fundraising campaign that runs from January 7th to February 28, 2021. My goal is to be able to raise $15,000 or as much as possible to be able to help in the research for new blood cancer treatments and to be able to raise awareness about blood cancers and their symptoms. 

I encourage you to join Fight for a Life in supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society by making a donation. Your generosity supports the various aspects of the work of LLS, including innovative research, medical outreach and care, and advocacy for state and federal policies to aid those with cancer. My gratitude for your support can not be overstated. I appreciate first-hand the need for continuing studies to treat patients such as myself and many others. 

The LLS, which is at the forefront of the fight to cure cancer, will benefit from your support. LLS is the main funder of cutting-edge science to advance cures, compared to other non-profits for blood cancer. They have spent almost $1.3 billion in science and are pioneers in developing immunotherapy, genomics and precision medicine breakthroughs. Although it is true that survival rates have doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled for many patients with blood cancer, there is still much work left to be done. This research will help saves lives. 

Please share my website with anyone you know who wishes to help us in the battle against cancer. Together, we have the power, ambition and dedication to create a future without blood cancer. Any contribution is tax-deductible. For more information about LLS, please visit lls.org

I thank you, on behalf of Fight for a Life, for your cooperation!   

Marielena Chacon

 

25 Comments

  • Josie LaMere

    I’m a freshman at Southwest and I just saw the link in ur bio and decided to click on it. Its awesome that you’re speeding awareness. You’re so strong, and I hope u reach ur goal :)

  • Mitra Kian

    I love you so much Marielena you are an absolute gem to this earth🥰

  • Maleni Garcia

    Marielena — I am extremely proud of you! Glad to contribute to this cause and support you in this journey. Keep being a brilliant and beautiful soul. Love you.

  • Diana Plascencia

    Just a week ago I found out I have CML leukemia cancer and I want to help others out?? Keep staying strong

  • Kristin Woebke

    In honor of Marielena Chacón, in memory of John Woebke

  • Hema L Patel

    We love you brave girl!! You were a joy to eat lunch with and it always made my day to see your brilliant smile in the hallways. - Hema I know we haven't talked a lot since 8th grade Spanish class, but I've always admired your energy, positivity, and humor. - Saheli

  • Divendra (Devin) Timaul

    You are the bravest person I’ve ever meet! You have been through so much and have stayed strong through it all. I want to remind you that you are not alone and that we are all here to support you. You are an amazing human being and will achieve great things in life!

  • Jose Fresco

    Yo sé que vas a vencer esto. No tengo la menor duda. Eres fuerte y se que lo harás.

  • CAITLIN DOWDEN

    Both my grandfathers succumbed to leukemia, one well before I was born. I'm so glad for the advances that have been made in cancer treatment since their deaths, but I acknowledge that there is much progress to be made still. For your fight against this terrible disease and your efforts to fundraise so that others don't have to experience what you've experienced, you are a true inspiration, Marielena. ¡Sigue luchando!

  • Ann Dowden

    You are an inspiration to those in your community. Best wishes to you in all that you do.

  • Guillermo Arévalo

    Marielena has sido una gran chica durante tu enfermedad. Dios te ayudó y tu hiciste tu parte. Dios te siga bendiciendo.

  • David Schrot

    Stay strong!!! Study hard!!!

  • Steve Gehrenbeck-Miller

    I have hope.

  • Valerie Rittler

    Marielena, YOU are amazing. xo

  • Magali Carduza

    Mary te has aferrado a la vida y Dios te sigue dando muchas fuerzas para seguir adelante. Dios bendiga tu esfuerzo!

  • Julieta Lopez

    Marieelena I am so proud of you! May God bless you more! Keep sharing your story to those who need to hear the power of God!

  • Lorena Salto

    Love you Marielena! The strength that God put in you for this fight is astounding. You have turned something that hurt you into a fight for good. I am so proud to know you!

  • Len Hones

    Best wishes Marielena!!

  • Livy Clemens

    I love you Marielena! <3

  • Mariam Onafowokan

    So proud of you Marielena!

  • Liliana Munoz

    Love you Marielena

  • Emma Docken

    You are so so strong Marielena and I am so proud of you. 💗💗

  • Emi Gacaj

    I love you so much Mari!!! I miss debating with you and am sending healing energy your way❤️

  • Anonymous

    Maríalena Chacón Pacheco

  • Heather Paulson

    My grandmother passed away from Leukemia just before my son was born. I am so proud of your determination and spirit! I was lucky to be your math teacher for both 9th and 11th grade! :)

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