Student Visionaries of the Year Washington DC

Paddy McCarthy | Team Banking on a Cure

Paddy's Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser

Jan 17, 2023

Hi, my name is Padraig McCarthy and I am a 17-year-old high school student at Bishop O'Connell High School. I am passionate about giving back to my community and making a difference in the world, especially when it comes to fighting cancer. Unfortunately, cancer has touched my family in a very personal way as my mother's sister, Tara, passed away from the disease, leaving her ten month old daughter and my cousin Molly. Watching my family struggle with the loss of a daughter, a sister and a mother is a difficult experience for me and it has inspired me to do something to help others facing similar challenges. That's why I've decided to become a candidate and a visionary with Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). I want to do my part to help find a cure and support those affected by cancer. Please consider donating to support my efforts to raise money for this important cause. Your contribution will make a difference and will be greatly appreciated. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against cancer. Thank you for your support!



Visionaries look to the future—and see infinite possibilities.
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.

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.

 

28 Comments

  • The kehoes

    Good Luck Paddy! Banking on a cure for sure. I know Tara is smiling down on you. Miss her every day

  • Janet and Pete Jaworski

    Good for you, Paddy! Here’s hoping that a cure is found one of these days! The Jaworski Family

  • Emma Grice

    A beautiful cause for many, many beautiful people. Cancer is evident in so many peoples day to day lives., it’s time we kicked it’s butt. Thank you and best of luck in the fundraising! ??????

  • Michele Bolos

    Thank you Paddy and Team for raising money for a wonderful cause!

  • Karen Hannon

    Paddy! Thank you for doing this. I loved your Aunt and miss her smile laugh and spirit every day. You make her proud. Xoxoox. Karen Hannon.

  • Paige Simmons

    Thank you

  • Roy & Joan Burgess

    A great effort, Paddy! Keep on!

  • The Allard Family

    I know how much Tara meant to you and what a special person she was. Here’s to finding a cure for all cancers❤️

  • Kelly Daniel

    Go Paddy!

  • Bronwyn Meeks

    Hi Paddy! Your Aunt was a good friend and sorority sister of mine in college. After college we flew together for United Airlines. I miss her beautiful smile and infectious giggle! I recently just found out about another friend battling Lymphoma. Thank you for all that you’re doing to fight this disease in memory of Tara and all those continuing to fight! Tara would be so proud of you!

  • Mike McCarthy

    Paddy, Thanks for continuing the fight against cancer and leading the charge for the McCarthy family. I am joining you in the fight in loving memory of your Aunt Tara and in support of her daughter Molly and husband Sean Murphy who is a close friend of mine. I also am donating in loving memory of Will Consovoy who was a close friend of the McCarthy’s who we consider part of the family and who lost his battle with cancer earlier this month. We will be rooting for Will’s Eagles to win the Super Bowl this year!

  • Craig Miller

    Tara Murphy

  • Frank McCarthy

    Good work, Paddy!

  • Anne Marie Colligan

    Way to go Paddy! Such a creative way to support a great cause! Good Luck reaching your goal. The Colligans

  • Paul Kyle

    For Paddy McCarthy Donation

  • Patrick Waters

    Such an important cause. Thanks Sean Murphy for making me better aware.

  • B and Cat McCarthy

    Great job Paddy!

  • jamie brester

    Great job and Good luck!

  • Kristin Hirst

    Thanks for supporting an important cause Paddy!

  • The Grimm Family

    Paddy-you are amazing! Good luck on reaching your goal for such an important cause. Love, The Grimm Family (Dan, Gigi, Maddy, Amelia)

  • Andres Rico

    Well done Paddy. Keep up the good work. We are all very proud of you.

  • Gail Maguire

    Congrats to you for doing this. Tara is so missed. G xx

  • The French Family

    What a wonderful way to honor your aunt. Great job, Paddy!

  • Anonymous

    Great cause

  • Jim McCarthy

    Great job Paddy! You are the man!!!

  • Turtles and Tees

    Paddy… so incredibly proud of you and your mission

  • The Lattanze Family

    We are happy to support you Paddy! Good Luck!

  • David J. McCarthy & Jacinta P. McCarthy

    In Memory of: Tara Rico Murphy Joan Coffey O'Connor John Franklin Pierce

Contact us by email or call 888.LLS.7177.