Students of the Year Washington DC
Ava Guiterman | Team Gators Beat Blood Cancer
All Donations are tax deductible!
In memory of:
Why I Want to Help!
As you may know, my paternal grandfather, who was an Air Force veteran, pediatrician, and father of five passed away from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in 1996 at just 57-years-old. This cause became even more urgent for me last September, with the completely unexpected and heartbreaking loss of our three-year-old pug, Lola also to AML. Not only is this campaign a great way to honor their memories, but it’s also an amazing opportunity to support LLS’ life-saving work. No family should have to endure the pain of losing a loved one. LLS is currently the largest funder of cutting-edge research to advance cures in blood cancer. They have invested nearly $1.3 billion in research – including current grants at Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Virginia. LLS also funds more than 60% of the therapies being used to treat other cancers. This is why I am so excited to be able to make a difference for patients and families in my community and across the country all with your support!
74 Comments
Nicki Shah
Go Ava, proud of you!!
The Gray Family
Great cause and great message, Ava! Good luck.
Jody Stewart & family
He was an excellent man , and dr!
Deborah Fowler
Thanks for sharing your story.
Catherine and Bill Kelly
So proud of you and your efforts Ava!
The Vahedian Family
Go Ava go!!!
John & Georgette Grossman III
Donating to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to further advance their mission: cure leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.
Susan Hutchinson
Good luck, Ava love, Aunt Susan
Anonymous
What a great initiative!
Erica Browder
Good luck Ava!
Robert Howard
Happy to help support such a great cause, thanks Ava!
Mary Elizabeth Kramli
Thank you Ava for your hard work raising money for this important cause. I lost my Aunt to blood cancer almost 30 years ago at a far too young age.
Sally, Daisy, Katy and Dave
Ava: Thank you for your work on this very important cause!
DeSouza Family
Great cause, thank you for all your efforts.
Greg& Media McIntyre
What a great cause, Ava. Happy we can help. Keep up the great work!
Arlene Delacruz
Way to go Ava - such a great cause!
Julie Rienzo
Awesome job Ava!
Tony Plohoros
Great job, Ava!
Alberinos
Go Ava!
CAROL M SEES
We are donating to this cause in the name of our son-in-law, Paul Coleman, who is fighting Polycythemia Vera, and praying that the cure for ALL blood cancers is in our near future.
The Neary Family
Thanks for all you are doing, Ava!
Cristina Pozefsky
Ava, in addition to your paternal grandfather, we are making this donation in honor of a dear friend of Steve's who passed away from blood cancer. Thanks for bringing attention to this terrible disease. Steve & Cristina Pozefsky
Brian Pettee
Dr.Guiterman was an amazing Father, Husband and pediatrician and he was taken from us way too soon. I have a lot of great memories of him from my college days with Mike. Thanks for doing this, I know your parents are very proud of you!
Charlotte Pelliccia
Thank you for doing this, Ava! And thank you for sharing this on LinkedIn, Mike. In addition to honoring your grandfather/father and your sweet pug, I'm donating to honor my mother who died of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) when she was very young. This is a wonderful organization.
The Clyne family
A great cause, Ava - keep doing what you’re doing and making a difference!
Erin Bittner
What a great effort and impressed by your preparation and follow through!
Lee Ann A Lynch
Go Ava - hope you smash your goal, but either way, you are already winning, and helping others win as well.
Merettas
Way to go, Ava! xo
Julie Silva
Thanks Ava for all of your work to support this important cause.
Alan Chebot
Great cause Ava!
Donald Singletary
This is important, great work you are doing!
Emmy Valeck
Way to go, Ava!
Tricia Barry
I am proud of your fundraising efforts on behalf of your grandfather and sweet Lola. I am happy to support your campaign. Good luck, Ava!
Andreas Charalambides (UMD2002)
F*ck cancer! Dad left us too soon after a long fight with leukemia. Let’s beat this thing.
Paige Prill
So proud of you Ava for taking on this fundraising mission with such passion and energy. Dylan and I are very happy to support your efforts to find a cure for Blood Cancers.
Healthy Baller
We are proud to support such an incredible cause. Great job Ava and SR team!
Susan Gilbert
Wonderful, important work. My family was also affected by myeloma. Thank you for all you’re doing!
Wendy Myers
Good luck Ava!
The Bohlen Family
GREAT JOB AVA!!
3017754196
keep up the great work!
Elisabeth Wenner
So proud of you Ava & your focus on helping others!
Kyra Olson
Ava - I'm so glad your school picked such a wonderful cause to raise funds and awareness for. My amazing father-in-law has been in treatment for a rare form of leukemia for 8+ years. He's received excellent care and medication thanks to associations like this. Thank you for your hard work and best of luck in reaching and exceeding your goal!
Sarah Albert
What a wonderful mission, Ava, good luck!
Carly Sandstrom
Good luck! from a siwicki fit fam member
Siwicki Fitness
The Siwicki Fit Fam! Let’s go!
Jasek Family
Great work Ava!
Jennifer Shuba
Good luck, Ava!
L Hernandez & M Kidney
Good luck reaching your goals Ava!
Pam Lentz
Happy to contribute to a great cause...every dollar makes a difference!
Nina and Don Martin
Ava - wishing you much success!! We are so proud of you! Love, the Martins
Amy Pedersen
Great cause, thank you for all of your efforts. Keep up the great work!
Jun Chu
Great cause Ava! Great job!
The Aquino Family
Go Ava! So proud of all of your hard work you and the GSR team have done! #GatorStrong ❤
Allison Garagusi
Hi Ava, Sorry we're donating at the last possible minute! You are one of 5 people we're supporting this season, and we hope this humble amount is still helpful in some way! Hope you reached your goal! Xoxo, The Garagusis
The Gozycki family
Go Ava! We are so proud of you!
Ed Spencer
Go for it!
Anonymous
Thank you for your efforts.
Gail Romansky
Ava, I applaud your efforts to bring awareness to, and fundraise for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)! Good luck with your campaign as a member of the Stone Ridge Gators Beat Blood Cancer team!!! Best, Gail Romansky John Norce
Kenny and Margaret Smith
Go Ava! Best of luck to you in your fundraising effort. What a wonderful thing to do! Kenny, Ovi and Margaret
Arturo Barquin
Thanks for this initiative. Good bless you all. Arturo Barquin
Justin Reiner
Good luck in your fundraising Ava, what a worthy cause!
Rachel Colandrea
Good Luck Ava!
The Droege Family
Prayers to all!
Nicole Forster
So grateful for this foundation.. and Be the Match for our donor who saved my mom’s life last year!!!
Lisa and Mike Guiterman
Go Ava Go! Proud of you!
Knox Family
Thanks for all your efforts!
Eliza Sternlicht
So proud of you Ava!
John Grossman
Good luck Ava!
Tori Fort
way to go Ava
Beardall Family
Good luck Ava!
Russell Sternlicht
Wonderful to see you fund raising for so an important cause and remembering am incredible man. I hope this helps you hit your goal!
CHRIS C PETERSON
Way to go, Ava. Keep up the great work.
Mike Rothman
Great cause Ava. Let’s end blood cancers once and for all!
Carol April
My husband Hugh April who is in remission from lymphoma