Students of the Year Washington DC
Kinsley Helmer | Healing Huskies
Welcome to Kinsley Helmer's SOY Fundraising Page!
Dear friends and family,
At a very young age, I learned about leukemia when my 9-year-old cousin was diagnosed. It was so hard to watch her go through the chemotherapy and all its awful side effects, but I am so thankful that her treatment was successful as she is now a senior in high school! Unfortunately, a year later my grandfather was diagnosed with Lymphoma and he passed away from an infection he picked up during treatment. I have joined this campaign to raise money in honor of my grandfather. I know how much he would have loved to watch me play lacrosse and talk with me about my love for world travel.
My wish is that we can raise enough money so all blood cancers can be cured so no one else loses someone they love! I hope you can help me reach my goal by donating to my fundraising page. Your donation goes to blood cancer research and education, as well as helping children and families going through this terrible disease.
Here are some details about my mission and my goal:
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.
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.
62 Comments
Sharon Heller
Great Job Kinsley!
Regan Sermersheim
Great job, Kins!
Peggy Collis
We are so proud of you!
Pabis Family
Great job Kins!
Maureen Kennedy
Great job Kinsley!
Sheehan Family
Good Luck Kins! Happy to support you and have an opportunity to donate in honor of your grandfather. Keep up the great work! Love, the Sheehans
Ann and Jack Fulton
Such a good cause and we know you will make a difference!
Sarah Stump
Way to go, Kins!
Sharri Dean
In memory of our dear friend Sandy Waskiewicz
Jennifer A
K, we are so excited to support you in this amazing effort! Love, The Porges Family
Matt and Jenn Coleman
Very proud of you Kinsley!
Theodora Chairsell
Congrats, Kinsley! I know that your Grandfather would be so proud of the work you are doing in his memory. Best of luck....Fred and Teddie Chairsell
leslie mckee
Kinsley- What a wonderful tribute to your Grandfather. Good Luck!
Jennifer deCamp
Good luck with your fundraising! Hope this helps.
Penny Bolden
Thanks for raising money for this very important cause! I am watching my friend going through this with her son. Hoping one day we find a cure for all!
Janey Ward
Thank you Kinsley for doing this important work in your grandfather's honor. With love, Janey, Jeff, Henry and Evan Wise
Nancy Maulding
In memory of my brother, Dr. Edward Coleman.
Lesley & Pablo Cagnoni
Great job Kinsley!! What important work. xoxo
Lisa Abdalla
Good work Kinsley. I am sure your Grandfather would be so proud! Lisa, Kurt, Aidan and Emerson Springs
sandy abdalla
Thanks for working for such a great cause. I am sure your Grandfather would be so proud! Sandy and Tony Abdalla
The Exleys
Kins, I remember your grandfather fondly. He was a great man and would be so proud of you for your work to fight blood cancers. We certainly are! Love, The Exleys
Sandy Flocks
So proud of you! Thank you for using your time to make a positive impact on our world!
JILL AMBROSE
We are happy to support your efforts given how special this cause is to you and your family. -Jill & Mark
Megan Auchincloss
Way to go Kins! We are so proud of you.
The Wolosons
Go Kins Go!
The Flessi
Good Luck!
John and Sonia Abernethy
wish you all the best. John and Sonia
David & Mandy Ravin
Good luck! XOXO The Ravins
Dan & Renee Crews
We are so proud of you, Kins! AR & UD
Jamie Cahill
Go Kins!
Lisa Luengo
Great job Kinsley! Good luck.
Beth Twomey
Good work Kins
Jennifer Butler
Great job! What a wonderful way to honor your grandfather.
Hawman Family
Happy to contribute to your efforts in this great cause!
Anonymous
Great job Kins!
Tim and Julie Mueller
Thanks for including us Kins! We love you and are so proud of your efforts! Love, Tim and Juge
Christi Fitzsimmons and Family
Way to go, Kins! So proud of you for helping fight this hideous disease. xoxo
Anurag Mehta
A very worthy cause, Kins. Nice work!
Whitney Wideman
Thank you for including me. Love to you and your family!
Jason Loyer
Hi Kins, happy to help support a great cause. Hope to see the Helmer family soon!
Lisa Lisker
Kinsley--Good Luck in your Efforts!
Helen Bath
Great job Kinsley!
Augenstein Family
Kins, your Grandfather would be so very proud of you!
The Overdecks
Best of luck with this worthwhile cause-we in the medical profession salute you!
The Chapman family
Great job doing this important work!
The Jacobs Family
Good luck Kinsley!
Robyn Helmer Tallon
In memory of the grandfather of my two nieces. He would be so proud to see how beautiful, talented and warm hearted they have become as young ladies. You will always be missed!
Charlotte Chess
Great job Kinsley! Your efforts make a big difference.
Mark and Michelle Fryer
Great job Kins! Proud of you for stepping up to the challenge!
Suzanne Woodard
Good luck with your fundraising Kins!
Prag & Neeta Shah
Great cause, Kinsley! Love what you’re going to raise awareness & money.!..
Kimberly McNitt
Good Job Kins
Danny Mueller
This is awesome, great work Kins!
Shea Breitling
Go Kins Go!!
The Joaquin Family
Great work, Kins, and teammates!! Your effort is impressive and inspiring. xo
Lynn Headley
I’m so proud of you! Your Grandfather has his eye on you. You will continue to do great things. Best of Luck! Lynn Headley and Brian Finch
Christine Foltz
Hope you hit your goal & help to save many lives. We are so proud of you.
Wharton Family
Way to go Kins!
Kathryn Helmer
In memory of your Pop who would be SO proud of you!!
Natalie Brendsel
Go Kins! Much love, Natalie
Nicole Kangas
This is wonderful, Kinsley! Your grandfather was such a special person!!! Xo, the Kangas family
Melissa Rosato
Good Luck, Melissa & Bella