Hi all! My name is Erica and I am on a mission to save as many lives as possible by raising money through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Every donation is a stepping stone to funding groundbreaking research that will someday be the key to a breakthrough. Donations will also fund the advocates who are actively fighting to accelerate the development of new cancer treatments and to make care available to everyone. 

A bit about me: I am currently a senior at James W. Robinson Secondary School, and hope to pursue computer science in the near future! I enjoy playing the guitar, reading, and spending time with family & friends. ​​​​​​​

I am participating in SOY because I have seen the impact cancer has on families and the community. To be able to support the many people around the world, and in our very community who are being diagnosed with blood cancer means so much to me. I hope to provide those struggling with the resources and scientific research to be able to look at a brighter future. I believe that the more people who join the fight against cancer, the better chance we have at taking cancer down. Let's kick cancer in the butt! 

Visionaries look to the future—and see infinite possibility.
They challenge the status quo—and make the impossible possible.
They boldly imagine a better world – and lead the charge to create it.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society was built on that same vision - of a better world - one without blood cancers.

I am a visionary; I have a vision for a world without cancer, but I need your help.

This year, I’m proud to be a part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign, working to raise as much as possible for LLS’s mission.

As a global leader in the fight against blood cancer, LLS:

• Funds cutting-edge research leading to breakthroughs in immunotherapy, genomics and personalized medicine that are improving and saving the lives of patients
• Provides free education and support for blood cancer patients and families, including personalized, one-on-one support, assistance with identifying and enrolling in clinical trials, and more.
• Mobilizes thousands of advocates to drive policy changes that accelerate the development of new cancer treatments and break down barriers to care.

Please consider joining this fight by making a donation. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax-deductible. Please visit my website often and tell friends who would also like to donate!

Thanks to your support, my efforts will help ensure this generation is the last to see cancer.

On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, thank you!

For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org.