Student Visionaries of the Year Northern Virginia

Noah Borowski | Team Fight for the Light

Noah's Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser

Jan 09, 2025

My name is Noah Borowski and I am a sophmore at Riverside High School. 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’ mission. My family has been connected to LLS for many years and it started with my little sister's cancer diagnosis.

My sister, Ella, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia when she was just 6 years old. AML is an extremely aggressive and rare leukemia; only 500 kids in the US are diagnosed with AML each year, and 1 in 2 children will relapse. I was terrified listening to the doctors tell us about treatment options, which are outdated and carry many risks and long-term consequences. She handled treatment as well as could be expected and got into remission quickly. We’ve since learned that remission is fragile. A year out from finishing her treatment, we received the devastating news that Ella had relapsed. This time, treatment would include the harshest of chemo that would annihilate her immune system and require a bone marrow transplant. 

Luckily for Ella, I was a perfect match and was able to donate my marrow. At 10 years old, I went under anesthesia to have some of my bone marrow removed in hopes that it would cure Ella.  Fortunately, her transplant was successful and she remains in remission still, more than 5 years later. The road to get here was long and terrifying, and 80% of children diagnosed with leukemia have long term health effects, so her journey is far from certain. Ella received 114 chemo infusions, 41 blood and platelet transfusions, had 5 surgeries, had her immune system decimated 5 times and completely replaced once, and has spent about 200 nights in the hospital. She has suffered fevers, blood infections, rashes, biopsies, mucositis, allergic reactions, losing her hair twice, and has endured hundreds of pokes, tests, and procedures, all before the age of 8.

As you know, everyone wins when cancer loses. Thanks to your support, our efforts will help fund therapies and treatments that are saving lives. Over the years, support from people like you has been responsible for the blood cancer advancements that have doubled, tripled, and in some cases quadrupled the survival rate for some blood cancers.

 Many LLS supported therapies not only help blood cancer patients but are also now used to treat patients with rare forms of stomach and skin cancers and are in clinical trials for patients with lung, brain, breast, pancreatic and prostate cancers. And LLS funded drugs like targeted therapies and immunotherapies are now saving thousands of lives every day.

 

We truly are getting close to our goal of a world without blood cancers!

 

All donations are greatly appreciated and tax-deductible. They'll not only support LLS research, but patient services, advocacy, public and professional education, and community services as well.

Please visit my website often and tell friends who would also like to donate!

On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, thank you for your support!

For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org

 

 

 

 

 

82 Comments

  • The Olympia Family

    Way to go Noah! The Olympia’s support you

  • Erika Garza

    You’re a hero!

  • Anonymous

    Such an important cause!

  • Jennifer Skidmore

    You are an inspiration Noah!

  • Ivy, Kaitlyn and Jolene Tilley

    Go Noah! Best big brother to Ella (and James). Ivy, Kaitlyn and I love your family!

  • Tom and Jennifer Morrison

    Noah, Tom and I are very proud of you and everything you’ve done for your sister and for this campaign. Thank you for your efforts. 🥰Tom and Jennifer Morrison

  • Lammy Chung

    You are so brave and such an encouragement to all!

  • Scott Shoemaker

    Kick some butt and raise tons of money.

  • Anonymous

    Superhero Noah 🦸?????

  • The Meyer Family

    thank you for everything you have given to fight this disease.

  • Danielle, Ben, Ruby, Rigel Lowry

    The West Coast Lowrys are so proud of you kids❤️

  • Lee Ann McGee

    Best of luck Noah. It’s awesome that you are stepping up and working so hard to support the LLS mission! You’ve got this !!

  • Anne-Perry Mundt

    So proud of you, Noah!! We are in awe of your strength and bravery!!

  • Christine Carter

    You are absolutely amazing Noah and Ella💙❤️!!! Joining you in the fight to end childhood cancer once and for all!!!

  • Janis and Jack Clarke

    Good luck, Noah, on your Crusade! The Clarke’s

  • Jennifer Wickens

    Wish it could be more but we’ve been having car troubles and not sure yet what that will cost. Good luck on reaching your goal Noah

  • James Sullivan

    Great job Noah You're a wonderful brother

  • Janice Peraino

    In loving memory of my parents, Ardis and Thurman Robinson,both taken by cancer.

  • The Marshall family

    Go Noah! You and Ella’s story amazes us. We’re rooting for you and are proud of you both.

  • Harvey Cohen

    Cohen family admires your family’s love and persistence!!

  • Chris Sotudeh

    Bravo, Noah and Ryan!

  • Eric and Barbara Marks

    Go team Fight for the Light!

  • Stacie Amorose

    Congratulations Noah. You are an inspiration to so many. Good luck reaching your goal!

  • --

    You go Noah!!! What an awesome gift!! And what an awesome brother you are !!

  • Anonymous

    Your family is such an inspiration to so many people!

  • Albert Grimaldi

    Congratulations, Ella, for the clear report on your 5th anniversary, and congratulations to Noah for his dedication and commitment to raising money to cure cancer. You were instrumental in Ella's recovery, and you continue to set a great example for others to follow.

  • Amit Basak

    Way to go Noah, Ella, Dave and Steven

  • Laura Svienty

    What a beautiful inspiration you are.

  • Karen James

    Thank you for your dedication and hard work!

  • Kathy Hinton

    May this donation help others.

  • Josh Tehan

    Noah, I applaud you! Your selfless act is every bit of bravery and you will forever be Ella's hero!

  • Jyotsna Shah

    Noah, you're amazing and an inspiration. Keep up the good work!

  • Dave & Kate Borowski

    We’re so proud of you Noah. You’re a courageous and selfless brother and son. We love you very much.

  • Marcia Dion Loughman

    In honor of Ella and Noah for their great fight together.

  • Debra Wines

    I will continue to pray for your sister that she remains cancer free. Sincerely, Debbie Wines

  • Tim Skelton

    Best wishes on the fund raiser!

  • Jane Bolster

    God Bless you Noah for helping Ella when she needed you most. Thank you for helping all the kids with your fundraising. You are the BEST!

  • Jamie

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  • Rachael Green

    So amazing Noah!! Sending all of our love to you all!! <3 The Greens

  • Eric Tinker

    Thanks for doing this Noah!

  • Grandma Moreau

    Keep up the good work Noah!

  • Jen Miller

    DC DAVE and NOAH! Wishing you the best of luck with your campaign!!! DO BIG THINGS AND CRUSH IT!

  • Eric Allen

    Noah, what an amazing story. Ella, I had AML as a child and I'm now >25 years cancer free; we look forward to you joining me soon. Prayers out to you all and good luck with the campaign! -Eric

  • Sasha Rocke

    Go Noah! Happy Action Day!!

  • Anonymous

    FLUSH OUT CANCER

  • Evelyn Baltimore

    Noah, you are a spectacular soul, with all the potential in the world, and surrounded by love! Let’s go! Time to rock and roll! Xoxo

  • Kenneth

    We have close family and multiple friends that have been impacted by this terrible disease. Thank you Noah for working to raise funds to fight this terrible cancer.

  • Burn Boot Camp Ashburn

    Way to go Noah, keep up the hard work!

  • Gabriela Sanchez

    Best of luck!

  • Anonymous

    Flush out cancer

  • Kara Roxburgh

    Love from your Burn family!

  • Amber Snell

    You’re the best brother and such a sweet kid&#x1f499;

  • Anonymous

    Flush Out Cancer

  • BRIAN CAPLAN

    Hang I there dad!

  • Peter Scott

    Great job!

  • Kevin Buttler

    Dear Marc and Dave, Great to hear from you! I just wanted to take a moment to send you a huge wave of encouragement and admiration for what Ryan and Noah are doing with “Fight for the Light.” Hearing about Ryan and Noah teaming up to raise $250,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Student Visionaries of the Year” is nothing short of inspiring. It’s incredible to think they’re not just sharpening their leadership skills but channeling that energy into something as powerful as the fight against blood cancers. That’s the kind of grit and heart that changes the world. Kudos to them and you for your encouragement! All the best, kb.

  • Anonymous

    I am praying God to help all the people suffering in silence

  • Viji Arun

    Best wishes for leading the fight against cancer.

  • Anonymous

    Flush Out Cancer

  • Kris Golden

    Way to go, Noah!

  • Anonymous

    Well done Noah!

  • Miller Family

    Way to go, Noah! We are cheering you on! The Miller Family

  • Margaret Quick

    So proud of you & all you have overcome!

  • Emily Hansen

    Amazing job Noah!

  • Anonymous

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  • Frank & Elaina

    Noah, I’m truly inspired by your dedication to the LLS’s Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign. Following in your dad’s footsteps and continuing the fight against cancer is an incredible way to honor your sister and others fighting this disease. Keep pushing forward, your efforts will make a difference.

  • Elizabeth Vermette

    Good Luck!

  • Fabiola Rodriguez

    Hope to find a cure for cancer

  • Deb Brown Pippins. Mark Ptaszek

    Sent with love, Mark Ptaszek and Deb Pippins

  • Vicki and Jim Kanewske

    I know your family must be so proud of you.

  • Eric Anderson

    Go team Ella! What an amazing effort to cure this disease. All the best from Eric and Katie.

  • Kristine Cariaga

    You are a wonderful example and a true inspiration to the youth of today! Thank you for being brave and making a difference!

  • Melissa Leksan

    Great job, Noah! Such an awesome big brother! The Leksans

  • Jeff Pehler

    Unbelievable story! Grateful for the heroes like Noah in this world.

  • Jane Bolster

    Hope this helps to push you over your goal!

  • Athena Spanoyannis

    Way to go Noah! Flush all cancers!!

  • Nikhil Pujari

    Truly and inspiration! And keep up the good work.

  • Terese Jacob

    Congratulations Noah. You are a true hero. - The Jacob Family

  • Kimberly Russo

    Best of luck Noah!

  • Malloy Toyota

    This is a promised sponsorship to Noah Borowski on behalf of Malloy

  • Jackson Harlow Beauty

    We are extremely proud of you Noah!

  • Allie Krafft

    Go noah!!

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