Students of the Year Washington DC

Ava Guiterman | Team Gators Beat Blood Cancer

Jan 12, 2022

All Donations are tax deductible!

 

Why I Want to Help!

Dec 23, 2021

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

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