In 2009 a close family member of mine (Mr.Tides) passed away from acute myeloid leukemia. Since then I have participated in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society "Light the Night Walk" through a team my godmother Jenny Tsahalis organized,  "Team Patera" (Team Father). I want to share the story of Mr. Tides becauses it represents the advances of treatment that LLS has contributed toward.  From the Time of Mr.Tides' Diagnosis in June of 2009 until his passing was only six months. Currently, with technological advancements and progressive research, cancer patients are able now able to live longer.   LLS helps improve the lives of so many cancer patients and their families by funding research for treatments that extend and save lives.  This is why I am proud and excited to takep part in this campaign with the Coyotes For a Cure 3.0 Team and bringing awareness to my community.  

I have signed up to save lives with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and am working to raise as much as possible over the next 7 weeks. Every dollar raised counts as one vote for my campaign. The candidate(s) whose team tallies the most votes earns the prestigious title of Student or Students of the Year. Will you help me earn that title?
 
As you know, everyone wins when cancer loses. Thanks to your support, my efforts will help fund therapies and treatments that are saving lives. Over the years, support from people like you has been responsible for the blood cancer advancements that have doubled, tripled, and in some cases quadrupled the survival rate for some blood cancers.
 
Many LLS-supported therapies not only help blood cancer patients but are also now used to treat patients with rare forms of stomach and skin cancers and are in clinical trials for patients with lung, brain, breast, pancreatic and prostate cancers. And LLS-funded drugs like targeted therapies and immunotherapies are now saving thousands of lives every day.
 
We really are getting close to our goal of a world without blood cancers!
 
All donations are greatly appreciated and tax-deductible. They'll not only support LLS research, but patient services, advocacy, public and professional education, and community services as well.
 
Please visit my website often and tell 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