Student Visionaries of the Year Washington DC

Sophie Schwartz | Team Claws for the Cause

Sophie's Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser

Jan 12, 2024

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.

 

I decided to dedicate my time to LLS and SVOY because cancer is a cause that has directly impacted my family. When I was only two years old, my uncle, my mom's oldest brother died of cancer. While my uncle did not specifcally have a blood cancer, LLS's reasearch supports many different types of cancer research. 75% of non-blood cancer research treatments are advanced by LLS research. I choose to participate in SVOY because I want to help prevent other families from having to lose a loved one, and support those who are going through this extremely challenging process. 

 

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.

 

 

34 Comments

  • Hillary Isaacs

    Thank you Sophie for sharing this cause with us! Wishing you the best of luck!

  • Steven Schwartz

    We are so proud of your activism and sensitivity - of the person you are. We are still so saddened by Jonathan's extremely premature passing and are grateful you are memorializing him in this profound fashion. Love-Poppa and Grandma

  • Jill Sacks

    We are so proud of you Sophie!

  • Laura Blumenfeld

    We are so proud of your dedication Sophie !

  • Adena Kirstein

    Thanks for adding goodness to the world, Sophie!

  • Susan and Charles Joseph

    How wonderful that you are dedicated to this very important cause! Susan and Charles Joseph

  • Lee, Monica, Jack & Adam Gold

    Good job Sophie! Happy to support you and this worthy cause!

  • Rosalie Berman

    Good luck Sophie. This is a very worthwhile cause that you have decided to support. Aunt Rosalie and Uncle Larry

  • Tirza Kramer

    Keep up the great work, Sophie!

  • Ora and Michael Singer

    Dear Sophie. We are so proud of the amazing things you do in this world. We love you.

  • Judith Singer

    Thank you for your efforts to eradicate blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.

  • Blumenthal Family

    Wonderful cause; keep working toward your goal!

  • Roni and Richard Sacks

    Wonderful cause. Thank you Sophie for inviting us to participate. Best of luck. Roni and Richard Sacks

  • Sylvia & Ronnie Bookbinder

    We appreciate your hard work and wish you much success with this project.

  • Michael and Karen Berman

    Good work Sophie!

  • Ruthie Arbit

    Great work, Sophie!

  • Rachel and Josh Opperer

    Sophie, We didn't get to meet your Uncle Jonathan, but have heard wonderful stories. Thanks for keeping his memory alive. You are doing good things!

  • Nannette and Nathan Shor

    Thank you for all you are doing!!! You are amazing.

  • Beth & Steve Wechsler & Family

    Great job, Sophie!

  • Jerome Cohen

    Thanks Sophie for reminding us every donation helps to fight this horrible disease!

  • Ripple Assets LLC

    Thank you for sharing your vision with me and allowing me to listen to your pitch. You did an amazing job !

  • Sarah Gershman

    This is in memory of my beloved grandfather Mal Pfeffer who died of leukemia.

  • Alison Singer

    This donation is in memory of Jonathan Singer and Judah White, both taken way too soon by cancer, may their memories be blessings. Sophie, thank you for this important and meaningful endeavor. I am so proud of you!

  • Rachel Ravin

    Sophie- Thank for the opportunity to support!

  • Rae and Amos Ringel - Hochstein

    Sophie - we are always proud of you. Thanks for working on this important cause.

  • Jodi & Jsck Mordekai and family

    Kol Hakavod Sophie! So proud to know & love you and your fantastic family. To continued mitzvot! XOX - Jodi & Jack Mordekai and family

  • Alisa Schwartz

    Sweetheart, we are so proud of you and everything you do!

  • Tamar and Reuven Zakheim

    In memory of our cousins Yosef Guedalia and Ben Zussman

  • Jerry Muller

    A good cause.

  • Segal-Geetter Family

    Sophie - Thank you for giving us this chance to help. The Segal-Geetters

  • Howard Schulberg

    What a wonderful project

  • Aliza Levine

    Such an important cause, Sophie. Keep up the good work!

  • Nadine Greenfield and Andrew Binstock

    Thank you for being an inspiring leader in our world.

  • Tova Epstein

    Go Sophie!! Great job!

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