Estoy recaudando fondos en memoria de mi papá, Joaquin Mendez, porque durante mis años de escuela secundaria, a mi papá le diagnosticaron leucemia aguda. Durante su tratamiento, la sociedad de leucemia y linfoma (SLL) apoyó significativamente a nuestra familia, como encontrarle un ensayo clínico en UNC-Chapel Hill. Desafortunadamente, mi papá falleció al final de mi octavo grado. Dicho esto, la investigación es lo que expande su vida, ¡lo que me llevó a enfocarse en investigación! Aunque breve, mi padre realmente vivió su vida al máximo a través de su actitud carpe diem sobre la vida. Creo que SLL, estudiantes visionarios crea un camino importante para que los adultos jóvenes sean parte de algo más grande que ellos mismos, permitiéndoles vivir con el disposicion carpe diem desde una etapa temprana de su vida. Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de leer esto y recuerda; ¡cada donación cuenta para un futuro libre de cáncer!

Agradezco tu ayuda,

-Sophia Mendez

I am fundraising in memory of my dad, Joaquin Mendez, because during my middle school years, my dad was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia. Throughout his treatment, LLS supported our family significantly, like finding him a clinical trial at UNC-Chapel Hill. Sadly, my dad passed away at the end of my 8th grade year. That being said, research is what extended his life, leading me to the research mission pillar! Though cut short, my dad truly lived his life to the fullest through his carpe diem outlook on life. I believe LLS creates a major pathway for young adults to be a part of something bigger than themselves, allowing them to carpe diem early on in their life. Thank you for taking the time to read this and remember; every donation counts towards a cancer-free future!

I appreciate your help,

-Sophia Mendez

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.