LLS is for a cause that is close to my heart and has directly impacted my life. My grandfather, also known as "Papa B", has suffered from lymphoma for almost 10 years. Papa B is full of life, jokes, and advice. He is one of the funniest people I know. Our whole family, and everyone who meets him, treasures his unique presense. Papa B especially likes fishing and takes the whole family every year. He gave a fishing pole to me for my first birthday. Below are some pictures of us fishing throughout the years:

My family and I are forever greatful for the treatment available for lymphoma because without it, we would not experience this very special tradition and everything else Papa B brings. Everyone deserves access to help which is part of what Leukemia & Lymphoma Society works to fight for. With all of this being said, Papa B still has to endure monthy infusions as there is still no cure. With the funds LLS collects, they will work to find a cure and help others and their families like Papa B and me. I hope you consider supporting this organization.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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.