Students of the Year Loudoun County

Lauren Antonik | Team Fight for the Light

Lauren's Students of the Year Fundraiser

Jan 07, 2022

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?

I am raising money in loving memory of my grandfather, Joseph Antonik, who died from Lymphoma in 2016. In his lifetime my grandfather accomplished many things, and I miss him more than anything. This cause is very important to me, especially because raising money will mean more research done for patients with blood cancers. This kind of support is invalueable to patients and thier families, and gives them hope for the future. I am beyond grateful to anyone considering donating, and taking the time to help us fundraise!
 
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

 

 

42 Comments

  • Melodie Mandanis

    Thank you Lauren for working hard on the behalf of others.

  • Andrea Johnson

    Great work, Lauren!

  • Kevin Marschall

    Lauren, Thank you for showing amazing leadership on this issue. I know your grandfather is proud of you, and so am I! Keep up the great work!

  • Dinos & Andria Papalabrakopoulos

    Keep up the great work Lauren!! Such an awesome cause!! Best of luck to you and the team in reaching your goal!

  • Julie Majkowski

    Great cause and inspiring initiative. -The Majkowski Family

  • Jaime and John Maritnez

    Thank you for dedicating your time to such a worthy cause! John's company will match our donation! Jaime, John, Jack and Julia Martinez

  • Kirsten Dunnigan

    Happy birthday, Lauren! I’m so happy to help support your efforts! Years ago I participated with TEAM IN TRAINING for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! It felt great raising money & awareness for blood cancer research! Keep up the good work!

  • Adeline & John Metzler

    J & A Metzler ❤️

  • Mary Ellen Samp

    Happy Birthday Lauren! Wishing you much success with your drive. I am sure your Grandfather is smiling down on you. Mary Ellen

  • NOELLE PFLUM

    Way to go...keep up the good work!

  • Natasha T Metzler

    Thank you for doing this, Lauren!

  • Laura Evans

    Lauren, your individual and team effort for the eradication of lymphoma and leukemia is extremely important. Thanks from my heart to yours. Laura

  • Hertha Essman

    You are supporting a wonderful cause. Not surprised. Very proudcofcyoubLauren and miss seeing you. 😍Hertha

  • The Baker Family

    So very proud of you and your efforts on behalf of this outstanding organization. It will truly make a difference for some many.

  • The Beaulieu Family

    Hope you reach your goal ! Love - Phil, Dawn, Oliver & Rowen

  • Robert Marcello

    Happy Birthday to you

  • The Houlihan Family

    Thank you Lauren for honoring Grandpa with your time and talents to support such an important cause. Keep up the great work!

  • John Sobieray

    Thank you, Lauren for your continued efforts to support this great cause!

  • Silpa, Nitin and Aarya Joshi

    This is a great cause Lauren! -the Joshi’s

  • Aunt Sarah

    So proud for you of the work you are doing. Fund raising is so very important and we should all be doing it to support our passions. Congratulations. Let me know how much you have collected.

  • Victoria Frigo

    Thank you, Lauren, for your efforts on behalf of your wonderful grandfather, Joseph Antonik.

  • the Mepani Family

    Dear Lauren, We're so proud of you and your commitment to LLS. Thank you for spearheading this team. Love, the Mepani Family

  • Anonymous

    Lauren, this is such a beautiful tribute to your grandpa and your family. Jill McKee

  • Mccabe family

    Lauren , great job raising money and awareness to this! We are so proud of you and appreciate your efforts in fighting this disease.

  • ARTHUR FRIGO SR

    Joe Antonik was an incredible outstanding, unselfish individual. For sure, he was a role model for all of us. He lived his life to help others. I feel privileged to be able to honor him. May his memory be with us forever! Art Frigo Sr.

  • Gary and Gloria Jacobson

    Lauren...Your Grandpa is smiling and so proud or you--just as we are. We had the privilege of knowing him and he was a gift to us all. Thank you for your magnificent effort! Gary & Gloria Jacobson

  • Leonard & Rosemary Palicki

    We were so lucky to have known Joe. We look back fondly at the times we had together and look forward to many more years with Marilyn. Marilyn and Joe...a wonderful couple! Each one a gift to have as a friend.

  • Hope & Elizabeth

    so thankful for the work you’re doing <3 keep it up, you got this!

  • Charles E Johnson

    Such a worthy cause you are supporting. We are very proud of you Lauren and thankful for your perseverance in soliciting donations. We knew and loved your grandfather, too, and personally know of the importance of the research for which you are raising funds. love, A. Nan and U. Charlie

  • Marilyn Antonik

    Congratulations, Lauren! I'm so proud of all your efforts on behalf of Lymphoma in memory of Joe. You are an amazing young woman! With much love and gratitude, Granny

  • Mary K Estlick

    I am from Minnesota, supporting Lauren Antonik and he team Fight for the Light, in memory of her grandfather, Joseph Antonik. Great job Lauren! Keep up the good work!

  • barbara rizzo

    This horrible disease has touched my family also. Thank you for your wonderful fundraising effort in eradicating blood cancers. You are making the world a better place for all with your dedication to helping others. Your Grandfather would be so proud of you. Barb Rizzo

  • MARK MAGAZZU

    Great work Lauren. This is a very worthy cause!!

  • Jeanne Ann & John Sattler

    Congratulations Lauren for taking a big part in this very worthwhile cause. You and your team should be commended for this thoughtful project. We knew your Grandpa and we are very sure that he would be so proud of you. Keep up the good work. Jeanne Ann and John Sattler Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004

  • Valerie Yokie

    Congratulations, Lauren. You can be so proud of the wonderful work you have done. Thank you!

  • Bill $25.00

    For Marilyn and Lauren Gift from Friends from South Dakota

  • Erin Johnson

    Way to go Lauren! What great work for a great cause!

  • Kelly Magoffin

    Thank you for working hard to raise money for this soe

  • WENDY N MILLER

    Great job Lauren!

  • Ann Clem

    Thank you, Lauren for your valuable work!

  • Anonymous

    What a great cause Lauren! I sincerely hope you reach your goal. The Aesoph’s

  • Melissa Antonik

    Cheers Lauren. We're so proud of you for taking on this campaign and seeing it through!

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