Students of the Year Orlando

Jackson Turner | Cancer's Kryptonite

Please Join Me In Putting an END to Blood Cancers

Mar 21, 2022

Every 3 minutes someone is diagnosed with cancer. Unfortunately, in 2006 my grandmother was one of those people when she was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. Four years later after beating this, she was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia from the treatment used to treat her colon cancer. It was just 6 months later that she died. Currently, it’s estimated that 186,400 people have some form of blood cancer. Though some finish their journey by coming out alive not all have the possibility.

Leukemia and Lymphoma society is the leading non-profit organization when it comes to blood cancers. In fact, 41 of 47 FDA approved treatments in the past 3 years were funded by LLS. Selfless people, committed people, generous people, people like you are what make this possible. As someone who was positively affected by the kindness of the LLS organization I can truly say your partnership with me on this campaign means so much.

After receiving a nomination for Student of the Year I am making it my mission to help those families like mine who have been negatively affected by cancer. I hope you do the same as this could drastically change the course of cancer patient lives and help prevent anyone from going through what my family went through. This year during campaign I have a goal along with my team, Cancer's Kryptonite of raising as much money as we can for helping families like mine beat and fight blood cancers. I wouldn’t be able to do this without your help and support. Your donation and/or sponsorship to this campaign not only directly impacts LLS’ ability to help these families, but your support is also fully tax deductible.

I appreciate you considering donating to my LLS Student of the Year campaign. Your generosity helps and will make a difference.  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

 

 

42 Comments

  • Cameron Vens (Aetion)

    Keep up the good work, Jackson!

  • Ashley Jaksa

    Keep fighting and standing up for those who need it!

  • Sara Doran

    Keep up the great work, Jackson and Liz!

  • Sandy Kildegaard Nielsen

    The world would not change if it wasnt for people like you Jackson, thanks for your efforts to support this important cause!

  • Kate Forrester

    All my love in your memory.

  • Lopa Desai

    Such a great cause! I love your initiative :)

  • Uncle Gary and Aunt Donna Lively

    Best of luck in your fundraising efforts Jackson. We know this is very special to you and We are very proud of you!

  • Maria Rigoroso-Brandt

    Thinking of all the patients who can benefit from Jackson`s great efforts.

  • Jenny Snider

    Thank you for all you're doing, Jackson!

  • KYLE DOAN

    Thank you Jackson for honoring your grandmother (and all cancer patients) in such a meaningful way!

  • Vicki Miller

    Great cause Jackson.

  • Allison Jackson

    Amazing work, Jackson!

  • Los Pastrana

    Jack keep up the good work in the community. Proud of you bud.

  • Vail Property Brokerage, Inc.

    Because your Grandfather John asked and we're happy to do so. Connie & Greg, Vail Property Brokerage, Inc.

  • Michael Lwin

    Loved the presentation and good luck on achieving your goals.

  • Michelle Adams

    Good luck, Jackson!

  • Kristen and James Lummis

    Thanks Jackson for your work on behalf of your grandmother and others who are being challenged by cancer. Well done, Jamie Lummis, friend of John Hill

  • Sharon Baldauff

    Thank you for going above and beyond to help fight for this great cause Jackson.

  • The Spoto Family

    Great work for a great cause! Love the Spotos

  • Kristen Mittauer

    Congratulations, Jackson, on raising money so that many more people can make more wonderful memories with their loved ones who are fighting cancer. Your grandmother, Linda, was a beautiful woman inside and out, and I have many fun memories of her. And she did quite an amazing job on your mom, and thus, YOU! So proud of you for honoring her legacy!

  • Damien Orato

    Hey Jackson, great work for a great cause! Look forward to seeing you at the gala!

  • Chronis Manolis

    Keep up the great work Jackson - amazing!

  • Doris Neyra

    Keep up the great work!

  • Daniel Hopkins

    Great job Jackson, keep leading with passion.

  • The Sakala Family

    Let’s Go J$!!!

  • Shilpa Patel

    Great work!

  • Joshua Machlus

    Great job! Keep up the good work.

  • Richard Stanish

    We're proud of you! Rick & Hans

  • Linda Broomall

    Whether you are rich, poor, young or old, cancer knows no boundaries. Praying for a cure and sending love to all the families it has touched. ( I know the grieve.) Thank you for taking a stand in finding a cure and hope.

  • Amber Harrington

    We are so very proud of you, Jackson! We love you! The Harrington’s

  • Brian Kurtz

    Glad to help you,Jackson, with funding for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Don't stop working to make a difference.

  • Robin Beckman

    Jackson, It is my pleasure to be able to donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. What a wonderful mission for you to support. In 1987, my youngest sister, and best friend, Kelly Moran, was diagnosed with CML, Chronic myelogenous Leukemia. She received a bone marrow transplant, but succumbed to Graft vs. host, where her body rejected the transplant. She passed away in 1989. It was a death sentence then, but today, because of research, and the dedication of so many, patients with CML are able to live. This is so worth dedicating to for further research, and cures.

  • Carly Harris

    Great work Jackson! So proud of you!!

  • Becky Howe

    So Proud of you! Keep up the great work!!

  • Jan Bowser

    So Proud of you Jackson!!

  • Anonymous

    Jackson- Best wishes as you meet your goal, great cause!

  • Laura Southard

    Good work!

  • Joseph Varick

    Jackson, your grandmother would be proud of your selfless efforts towards a noble cause! It’s great to see you join the fight! Joe Varick

  • Janet Giesselman

    Thank you for inviting us to join this important effort. We have experience the hurt and fear of cancer ourselves and are so grateful for progressive treatments supported by efforts like this one. Way to go Jackson.

  • Simona Gavata-steiger

    It is with pleasure and humbleness that I make my donation to such a great cause. Many thanks to all the care givers for making this difficult journey somewhat easier. Simona

  • Joanna O'Connell

    Keep fighting the good fight! It's an inspiration :)

  • Phyllis Kidder

    It is so inspiring that you are doing this Jackson. Keep it up! You are changing lives!

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