My name is Chris Heyl. I am 16 years old and a sophomore at St John's College High school where I am both a student and athlete. I live in Kensington, Maryland, just outside of DC. I attended Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Kensington for both Middle and Elementary school and I am still closely tied to that strong community as well as the larger Archdiocese of Washington DC. Representing Montgomery County and the DMV during this campaign is a privilege that I do not take for granted and I know how much potential we have to make an impactful change for all those with blood cancer in our Community!

Conor Kehoe was only 2 years old when he unfortunately lost his fight with Leukemia. The Kehoe's are close family friends of mine and seeing the way my friend Michael Kehoe fought last year in a campaign to raise money for Connor inspired me to continue his legacy this year and do the same. This is Conor's Crew 2.0! We are here to continue battling for all those affected by blood cancer!

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.