Students of the Year Minneapolis
Marielena Chacon-Pacheco | Team Marielena
Marielena's Students of the Year Fundraiser
Marielena's Students of the Year Fundraiser
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! :)