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Jake Zaas | Kick Leukemia's Zaas
Welcome to Jake Zaas' SOY Fundraising Page!
Thank you so much for your interest in supporting LLS’s mission to cure blood cancer, not someday but today! Please note, online fundraising gifts made from this point forward will not impact the announcement of the 2019 Triangle Students of the Year, but your donation will still greatly impact LLS’s mission.
I’m very excited to share with you that I am part of the 2019 Triangle Student of the Year campaign and over the next 7 weeks, I will be working to raise money and awareness for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and their mission to cure for blood cancers. It is an honor to be part of such an important effort to improve care for people affected by leukemia, lymphoma and other blood disorders.
I am competing in honor of my Dad because I saw firsthand how fortunate he was to have access to exciting new treatments. Here is link to a video that shares part of our family's journey. As you know, my dad was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia almost exactly two years ago. He was lucky to beat the odds and is now fully healthy again after getting chemotherapy, an experimental medication and a bone marrow transplant using my bone marrow. Before he got sick, I was not fully aware of the impact that leukemia can have on a person and their family. Now, I feel a special connection to the mission of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and this makes me want to raise as much money as I can, so that others can have the same benefits from treatments and research as my dad and our family did. These treatments were found through research funded from LLS. By supporting LLS, I hope that all patients have access to new treatments and hopefully a cure.
All donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. They'll not only support LLS-funded research but will help provide critical information and support for patients, and support advocacy for laws to ensure patients can access the care and treatments they need.
Please visit our website often and bring friends who would also like to donate!
On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, thank you for your support!
For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org.
195 Comments
Samsky Family
Go get’ em Jake Very admirable of you - love the commitment! All of the Samsky family
SANJAY DESAI
Very happy to support you Jake! Your dad is a hero.
Jim and Kristen Bostian
Hi Jake - This donation comes with tears of great joy, both for your Dad as a leukemia survivor, and for your brave and tireless efforts in supporting your Dad's recovery, and continuing the fight to find a cure for blood cancer. We are so proud to support your campaign, and thank you for inviting us to join you on this important journey! Jim and Kristen Bostian
Denis Hadjiliadis
Good luck
Nikki Zite
Great work Jake/Zaas Family!
Sheila Rosen
In honor of all those fighting the cancer fight
Marti Brauer
Thank you for doing this!
Swati & Jai Parekh
Great endeavor! We love your dad!! Swati & Jai Parekh
Jane Trinh
Good luck! Jane Trinh, Peter Grossi, Isabella and Lexi
Richard Lepine
Jake and the Zaas family for the inspiration and leadership shown through adversity that life has brought to you. Congratulation for this initiative.
Jen Averitt
Way to go Jake! Love from The Averitt family!
Jonah Zaas
Way to go, bro. From Jonah
The Coxes
Let’s go Jake!!!
Katie Passaretti
Best of luck reaching your goal!!!
Lanie, Greg, Amanda and Aaron Kirsch
Good luck, Jake! Glad your Dad’s doing so well!
Shannon Winakur
Go Jake and the Zaas family!
The Newnam Family
We are so thankful that Dave continues to do well. Your family continues to be in our prayers. Jake, you are an outstanding young man on so many levels. Best of luck with this amazing effort of support for such a great cause.
Molly Walsh
Congrats Jake for the courage to help LLS. We are proud of you and your family. Best wishes- the walsh family
Kahli, Mike, and Carter Zietlow
Jake, your family story is inspirational and we are so proud of all you do! Best wishes - The Zietlow Family
Anonymous
Jake, good luck with your fundraising. It's great that you're doing this. Erin and Kevin Allen
Jennifer Perkins
You and your family are a true inspiration. Thanks for sharing this journey and thanks for all you do. You are a wonderful reminder of what is important in life and how we should treat others.
Simon Curtis
Great work and good luck reaching your goal, Jake!
Aaron Lentz
Great work Jake!
Leslie Gewin
Good luck, Jake!
Adrienne Rasbach
Good luck, Jake! Hope you reach your goal! Adrienne Rasbach
Sam, Lauren, Jack & Audrey Lindner
What a wonderful thing to do! Cheering you on from St. Louis — all the best from Sam, Lauren, Jack & Audrey Lindner
Redonda Miller and Albert Polito
Good luck, Jake! Great that you are doing this! Redonda and Albert
David Tendler
Well done! The Tendler’s
Alice Lutz
Dave is an inspiration and an awesome person.
Greg Siwak
Great work Jake! We could not be more proud!
David Schwartz
Dave, You've inspired many of us to stay true to our values, believe in times of despair, and support our family and friends. I'm so pleased you're doing well. David
Saumil Chudgar
Good Luck Jake! Much love to the whole Zaas family!
Kim Aitken
Jake, I was proud of you back in 7th grade for all you did for your family and the way you handled such a difficult time in your life. You continue to find ways to keep making us proud. Ms. Aitken
Todd Siwak
Jake, Congratulations on your outstanding project.
Mike Smith
This is great. I am a huge fan of your Dad and enjoyed meeting you at the North Hills Farmers Market several years ago. My mom fought 8 years of Lymphoma. What you are doing is making a difference. Thank you for your leadership and great work. Mike Smith
LAURA & MATT ROE
Go Jake and team Zaas! This is a very worthy cause and congratulations to you for continuing to support efforts that improve the care and options for future patients and families. Way to go!
Nancy Blumenthal
Keep up the good work!!
Rabbis Eric and Jenny Solomon
What an amazing mitzvah Jake! Proud of you.
Ann Smith
Great job! You make us all proud!
Erika D. Lease
Good luck with your goal!
Anonymous
Congratulations, keep up the great work
Tracie Holland
Thank you Jake for stepping up to do this. Leukemia has impacted us personally with the loss of 2 precious children of our friends and we watched my cousin battle this and survive. We prayed often for your dad and your family. You are doing a wonderful thing. I know you will reach your goal!!
Ted Boyse
Good luck with this Jake!
Nancy Schlichting
I am making this contribution in honor of Dr. David Zaas, a wonderful colleague of mine from the Duke University Health System. I am also honoring the entire Zaas Family, especially Jake who served as the donor for Dave's bone marrow transplant. I also recently lost a long-time colleague of mine from Henry Ford Health System, Darlene Burgess, who died from leukemia. So, I am also pleased to make the contribution in her memory.
Diana
So proud of you! Your strength and support as a family has been inspirational!
Hoskins Family
Good luck in reaching your goal Jake. We think it is great that you are helping out to raise awareness to help future patients. You are part of a wonderful family.
Anonymous
Good luck, Jake Leah Moore, Gary Bennett, and Corinne and Camille
Lili Barouch
You are an amazing young man, Jake. Thanks for all you are doing to raise awareness, and for all you have done for your dad.
Deborah DeWaay
Jake, this is a wonderful thing to do! Deborah DeWaay
William H Frohling
Great job, Jake. Go Team Zaas!
Jill Heath
Thank you for doing this Jake!!!
Brad Hershey
Good luck Jake! Great cause! An inspiring story for sure. You'll always be The Man for what you did for my buddy Dave!
Alan Rosen
Great job! Glad your Dad is back to running our hospital!
The Menachems
Great work!!! Keep it up!!!
Marc & Pam Cohen
Thank you for your efforts, Jake!
Jen Endejan & Elana Arens
Go get ‘em!!!
The Kalorin Family
Way to go, Team Zaas!
Sarah Fox
Jake, you and your entire family are awesome!
Stuart Russell
Good luck
The Rand Family
Great work Jake! We're happy to support you. The Rand Family
Jill Engel
Fantastic work and good luck on achieving your goal! Jill Engel
Zankhna & Selene Parekh
Jake, congratulations to you and your family. We hope you meet your goal. Zankhna & Selene Parekh
Craig Pavlish
Jake, I was able to witness Dave's strength, determination and kindness as young man growing up in Ohio. Heart warming to know that the apple does not fall from the tree. Best of fortune to yourself and your family going forward.
Lori & Brett Zbar
Jake, what you're doing is so awesome. We are so happy to support LLS and celebrate Dave's health. Good luck!
Leonard Feldman
Great work, Jake. Your parents must be very proud!
Kristapher Mixell
Your family’s love and strength is an inspiration. Peace be with you. Kris and Jenn.
Bill Parsons
Great Cause!
Larry and Debbie Robbins
Congratulations and best wishes Jake in your fundraising efforts.
Jackson Brimfield
Jake is a wonderful young man and we’re grateful to have him as a friend to Jackson.
The Tinsley Family
We're happy to support your efforts to support LLS in honor of your dad! You guys are all amazing!
Judith Rasbach
What a wonderful cause you are working for. Two members of our our extended family have also been affected by blood disorders.
Jan Woodard
Proud to support you and your efforts, Jake! Keep up the good work!
Wendy Weisman-Dermer
Good luck on your quest Jake. It's going to a wonderful cause.
Mary Klotman
What a wonderful cause Jake....thanks for taking this on. The Zaas family is unbeatable! The Klotmans
Priscilla Ramseur
Jake, Thank you for embarking on this journey. Good luck !!!
Jennifer Babsin
Amazing work Jake!!
Nick and Carey Rohrhoff
“He’s a Zaas...he’s got this.”
Roger Siwak
In honor of your mom’s help with my mom.
Stacey Burkert
Best of luck reaching your goal, Jake. -the Burkert family
Anonymous
Good luck reaching your goal.
Stuart & Sharon Ray
#oslerpride
Katina Williams
Jake, Very best of luck and well wishes to you and your family!! I am sure your parents couldn't be more proud. Take good care!
Lindsey Sharp
Good Luck Meeting your Goals Jake!!
Erica Waters
We love you, Zaas family!
Ian Welsby
Fantastic cause Jake, your Dad and my friend Ted are AML survivors thanks to incredible progress through research. Good luck reaching your target.
John Friedewald
Go Jake!!!
Cindy Moore
Jake, Great Job !!
Mary Ann Fuchs
Jake thanks so much for all of your efforts with this important cause. So proud of you!
Mike Woodworth
Strong work, a lot to be proud of!
Bearman Family
Go Jake! Good luck meeting your goal! Rachel, Nathan, Noa, Dov and Lev Bearman
Michael Ulku-Steiner
Great work, Jake. You're making a difference.
Leatrice Martin
You are such an inspiration Jake! Bryant Short
Alice Chuang Ivester and Tom Ivester
Great job, Jake! We wish you and your family the best!
Debra Ives
Good luck with your fundraising for this really worth cause!
Sajal Tanna
this is such a great cause, keep up the great work!
Kavita & Sam Ernst
What an amazing young man you are Jake, just like your parents! Blessings for Dave’s continued good health. Kavita & Sam
Erica Taylor
Strong Work, Jake! We continue to pray for the everlasting health, joy, and love for life of the Zaas family. Erica Taylor & Family
Jennifer Taylor-Cousar
Best wishes to you and to your dad, Jake.
Cameron Wolfe
Jake, you and your dad are amazing inspirations! :)
Anonymous
Cancer Sucks. Research Wins. Go Get 'EM Zaas family.
Bradley Collins
Excellent cause, Jake! i’m so happy for David...great to see him back at work.
David and Casey Saussy
You've got this Jake! Great work!
Raquel Bartz
Jake, we are lucky to have both you and your dad around. Great work.
RUPAL B MALANI
Good luck!
Garheng Kong
Best wishes!
Jon Buxbaum
Go Jake! - the Buxbaums
Kelly & Andrew Muir
So inspiring. Well done, Jake!
Wendy Knight
Jake & David, you are an inspiration to us all.
McLean family
Supporting Jacob Zaas' fundraising efforts as Triangle Student of the Year.
Katina and Joseph Rogers
Wishing you all the best in this fabulous endeavor! We love this family!!!
Dinushika
Best wishes with this critical effort Jake and many congratulations on working hard to do this important work of fundraising!
Eric Glazer
Go Jake (and David) Zaas!
Cristine (Berry) Oropez
Your parents must be so very proud! Thank you for this effort - I make this donation for your dad on behalf of my dear grandmother who died from lymphoma.
Sam and Tara Horr
Proud to support the Zaas family
Lisa and Robert Prosnitz
Love you guys!!!!
Susan Gart
We shall always be grateful to the Zaas doctors Wishing you health and many many years
Mark and Wendy Gellman
Continued prayers for great health!!
Lauren Kennedy Brady
Jake, you are continuing to do amazing things for your dad! Well done you! Lauren and Charlie Brady
Richard Scher
A remarkable way to continue showing your support for your dad.
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Madeline Liddicoat
Go team Zaas!
The Kitson Family
Good Luck Jake!!!
The Peterman Family
Best wishes to the whole Zaas family. We miss seeing you all!
Daniel Ortiz
Jake Zaas
Scott and Lisa Wojnovich
Keep up the great work.
Kay and Dave Butterly
Keep up the good work! The Butterlys
David Zidar
Keep up the great work!
Stephani & Dave Becker
Thanks to the entire Zaas family for raising money for such an important and worthwhile cause that's near to our hearts as well.
Jeff Kiser
Good Luck Jake!!
Svati Shah
Go Jake! You are an inspiration. Love, Pat, Svati, Kieran & Kellan
Hetty Carraway
Go Jake! Hope you make LLS student of the Year. Rooting for you and the entire ZAAS family. Hetty, Craig, Lachlan and Finnegan
Adam Spivak
Good luck Jake! All the best to you and the Zaas family.
Talal Dahhan
So proud of the Zaas family.
Amy and Fred Costello
Jake, We have been following your dad's journey online and have been amazed by you and all of your family. Sincerely, Fred and Amy Costello
Gary Greene
You're an inspiration, Jake.
Michael Spiritos
In honor of Dave Zaas, and Jake
Carl Ravin
Very best wishes for your continued success - and for the continued good health of everyone in your wonderful family!
Alex C.
Go Jake! Go Team Zaas!
Beth & Dan Pleasant
Go Jake! Go David!
Jenny Van Kirk
Kick Leukemia's Zaas! Love you all! Jenny Van Kirk and Matt Wood (CaringBridge!)
Matthew Smith
Caring bridge Zaas
Katherine Thomas
Caring Bridge Thanks, Jake!
Hunter and Karen Preston
In honor of David Zaas who has a beautiful story to share of triumph over cancer supported by his awesome family and friends!
Jones Family - Alex, Gene and Benji
Great job Jake. Best of luck with the fundraiser! We are thinking of you guys. Alex, Gene and Benji
Anonymous
Caring Bridge
The Roessler Family
Way to go Jake!! (Caring Bridge)
Joyce Schaefer
It's such an honor to support you and your family in this small way. Congratulations for all you've done and achieved. Best of luck on SOY!
Lauren Willis
So proud to support you and your family in this effort, Jake!
ELIZABETH DODDS ASHLEY
CaringBridge :)
Michelle & Scott Gertz
Your strength and courage inspires us all!
Paul Aronowitz
Great work, Jake!
Chris Jones
Good luck Team Zaas! Chris Jones and family
Billie Redmond
So proud of you and your family!
Ryan Schulteis
The Schulteis family thinks of you often and couldn't be prouder to support this fight against Leukemia and Lymphoma!
Julie Prince Hojlo
I had no idea of the illness which is troubling to hear, but read this and am so inspired by your family’s spirit!
McCain Family
Good Luck Jake!
Chris Lorenz
Go Jake! Best wishes to reach your goal. Very proud of you and your family. From Chris Lorenz, and the whole goalkeeper family!
Alex and Christine Walsh
Thanks for taking it one step further, Jake!
Michael Guarini
Good luck reaching your goal.
Terry Akin
For inspiring us alll!
Brent T Niemann
Good luck Jake! Hopefully this helps get you to your goal. Niemann Family
Anonymous
We are grateful for all the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society does for our patients.
Will Yancy
Jake, your dad is inspiring and you are great to stand by him and help make things better for others! -Will, Liz and Michael Yancy
Denise S Bennett
Congrats on all of your great work. Thanks for sharing your awesome Dad with all of us.
Soman Abraham
Your father and your family are an inspiration to us all.
Dave Haines
What a wonderful thing that you're doing, we're happy to support you! The Haines Family.
Meghan Scanlon
Inspired by your grit, humility, grace, and passion. Thank you for sharing your journey. Honored to serve the amazing folks at Duke Raleigh. ~ Meghan
Adam and Lisa Banks
Amazing work Jake!
Mike and Lisa Fitzpatrick
Go Team Zaas!
Laura Fisher
Great job, Jake Zaas! Rick, Laura, Candace and Conrad Fisher
Wallen Family
Jake, thank you for sharing your family's journey in the video and for the fundraising work you are doing. We have been thinking of all of you! Love, The Wallens
The Trulocks
It’s good and important work that you are doing. We are proud to support you and your family!
Daniella Zipkin
Great work Jake!! Kicking Zaaaaaassss!!
Michael Robertson
Please add to team fund for Jake Zaas, an awesome young man supporting research in honor of his Dad
The Bayer Family
So proud of you and your family! With Love, Dori & Stephen
Howie Lee
Awesome work Jake and the Zaas Family !!! Howie Lee
Ken Steinberg
Jake - this is such a wonderful thing you are doing! I have no doubt that your parents are very proud of you. Kick leukemia's Zaas!
Matthew Sappern
Jake, I only spent a few hours with your dad,, but he is a great guy and clearly an exceptional father. Good luck surpassing your goal! Matt Sappern.
Katie and Mike Galbraith
Way to go, Jake! You and your family are such an inspiration!
The Peden Family
Great work, Jake!
Pat Thomas
Way to go Jake and the amazing Zaas family!
Kathryn Andolsek
Jacob -- awesome that you are taking your time/energy to help others receive the same type of cure that your dad received!
Sajjan & Asha Agarwal
Jake, we are very proud of you!
The Grosshandler Family
Great job, Jake! Hope you reach your goal! ??
The Viau Family
Jake Zaas
Randy & Cindy Trice
Your dad must be SO proud of all your hard work!! Good Luck, Cindy & Randy Trice
ARATI V. RAO
Well done Jake! You are an inspiration to us all!
Mark Shapiro
Beat Cancer!
Jay Parker
Nice job Jake. Keep up the good work.
Richard Popowitz
We love you Dave, Rich, Rosie , Mason Emma and Alex popowitz
Ken Haynes
Great work Jake - happy to support you! Ken Haynes
Allen Hayes
Dr. Dave Zaas
Lyndon K Jordan
Great work, Jake! We admire you & your family and are proud to support this worthy cause.
Sharon Kirsch
Dave, Aimee, jake and Jonah, We are so proud of all of your dedication to giving back and helping others. Love, Grandma Sharon and Grandpa Eddie
Pat Kramer
You are an amazing family and an inspiration to all of us!