Cancer has touched countless families worldwide, including mine. My paternal grandfather lost his battle with colon cancer before I was born, and now my maternal grandmother is courageously fighting the same disease. Additionally, two of my great-uncles are facing challenges with multiple myeloma. Tragically, a dear family friend passed away at a young age from this illness, leaving behind a spouse and five children.

I am passionate about helping others and creating meaningful change in their lives. There's immense fulfillment in supporting those in need and contributing to their happiness and success. This campaign symbolizes my family's struggle with cancer and reflects my deep commitment to making a difference. 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.