Students of the Year Washington DC
Emma Kirby | Team S.W.A.T. 2.0
Welcome to Emma Kirby's SOY Fundraising Page!
Dear Friends and Family,
Welcome to my fundraising page!
I am honored to participate in the 2019 Students of the Year program, a seven-week initiative in which select high school students from around the country participate in a fundraising competition to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Our mission is to not only raise the most money but also to bring attention to blood cancers like leukemia, which is the most common form of cancer in children and teens.
This campaign became personal for my team and my school community when this fall my friend and classmate, Kelly Brodnik, passed away from battling osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. Kelly showed our entire community the true meaning of strength. She is an inspiration to our entire school community and made an immense difference in all of our lives.
Many LLS supported therapies not only help blood cancer patients but are helping patients with other cancers and serious diseases. In fact, drugs first approved for blood cancers are now approved to treat patients with stomach cancers, skin cancers, and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. In participating in this worthy cause, I am able to help honor my friend Kelly. I am dedicated to not only helping Kelly but all people affected by various forms of cancer.
We really are changing the face of cancer!
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 to Team S.W.A.T. 2.0 (Student’s With A Target).
On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, thank you for your support!
For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org or email me at ekirby2021@visi.org
27 Comments
Chris and Ann Marie Isleib
Good luck!
The Ryan-Mundt Family
Good luck Emma and Team S.W.A.T. 2.0 from the Ryan/Mundt family!
Marty & Beth Stanton
Go Emma!
The Todaro Family
Go Cubs! I'm proud of you Emma!
Andre and Bettina Ponsart
Good work, Emma!
Patrick Kirby & Patricia Kirby
Good work Emma Love Granny and Popa
Laurie Yang
Bravo to you Emma for getting involved with this cause which is near and dear to me as a leukemia survivor thanks to groundbreaking advances in leukemia treatment! Thank you and you don't have to win this competition to make a difference!
Allison Baldwin & Family
Way to go Emma!
Grace O'Toole
Good luck Emma - Katie Brady & Grace O'Toole
The Sullivan family
Thank you, Emma, for your dedication to such a worthy cause! Love, the Sullivans
Maureen Kramer
Thanks for doing this important fundraising work, Emma! The Kramer Family
The Jakobowskis
Good luck Emma!!
Diane Ty and Dan Connors
Happy to support your work Emma!
Catharine, Laura, John & Brad Wills
Wonderful way to honor Kelly, Emma!
The Mudlaff Family
Great work, Emma!
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Donnelly
Kelly Brodnik
James & Jen Ryan
Good luck in your efforts Emma - we hope your reach your goal!
The Heartfield Family
Good luck!
Aaron Knights
Great work, Emma!
Jasek Family
Congratulations on your campaign and keep up the great work! ~ The Jasek Family
Rusnak Family
Great cause to be part of! xo, The Rusnak's
The Parkers
Thanks for your leadership Emma!
Ali Hooper
Awesome work Emma!!
Kathleen Greenman
Great job Emma! Uncle Chris and Aunt Kate.
Stacy Murchison
Thanks for the reminder and for working so hard on this!
Chris and Peggy Terry
Great work Emma! Thanks for making a difference! The Terrys
The Ciatto Family
So proud to see that you are a part of this great cause! Good luck with the last week of fundraising.