Hi everyone my name is Hayley! I am working to raise funds for those with Leukemia and Lymphoma. 

What inspires me to do this is the number of people I can help. Ever since I was young, I have always wanted to help and serve people in any way I could. I've worked in hospitals with nurses to treat and aid veterans as well as volunteered at shelters and done work for the homeless, hungry, and thirsty. I can't say I understand or have gone through the pain and struggle that comes with battling Leukemia or Lymphoma nor seeing it first-hand, but I still want to help alleviate that pain in any way possible. I have had people in my family go through cancer as well as seen people in my community join the fight. It is scary, heartbreaking, and not something anyone should have to go through. So because of this until I can become a doctor and have the impact and ability to help I desire to have, I will continue to fundraise and help in any way I can. 

Did you know Leukemia is still the leading cause of death for cancer patients under 20? Also, did you know that 40% of the new treatments approved for all cancers across the board in the past decade originated as blood cancer treatments?!  Leukemia and Lymphoma medications have also helped those with liver, kidney, breast and other types of cancers. By supporting LLS, you are not only helping cure blood cancer but many others! 

I hope you decide to donate or even just spread the word. Any donation helps!

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. I am proud to be raising critical dollars in honor of a young patient hero who is currently battling or is in remission from a blood cancer. Each dollar is a vote. The candidate team that raises the most money at the end of the seven weeks is named Student(s) of the Year. 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.

Since the early 1960s, five-year survival rates for many blood cancer patients have doubled, tripled or even quadrupled. And 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.

We really are changing the face of blood 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. My goal is to raise $5,000!

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.