Students of the Year Cleveland
Cameron Owen | Team Cam's Crew
Welcome to Cameron Owen's SOY Fundraising Page!
I am very excited to announce that I have the opportunity to be running The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS), “Students of the Year” Campaign. This campaign consists of a seven week fundraising competition between local high schools, and offers students a chance to raise money in hopes of finding a cure for patients with blood cancer. The competition starts on January 25th, 2020 and ends March 13th, 2020. Our team, Cam’s Crew, is determined to reach our goal of $50,000 in hopes of bringing the world one step closer to finding a cure!
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, active since 1964, helps find cures for blood cancers and has played a crucial role in the continuously increasing rate of survival from these diseases since the 1960s. As a result of the $1 billion raised by LLS over many years, advanced cancer therapies have been developed and have led to the saving of lives all over the world. These new types of therapies are now able to treat patients with rare forms of autoimmune diseases, and are even being tested on other forms of cancer as well.
In the winter of 2017, the life of one of my good friends, Julius Lelonis, was changed forever. After a few doctors visits for what appeared to be normal flu like symptoms, Julius was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) halfway through his Freshman year of high school. I grew up with Julius and played football with him since he was a third grader, and we became very close over the seasons we shared together. When I got the news of his unfortunate diagnosis, I was very eager to help in any and every way that I could. This is why I am very grateful for the opportunity to make a difference by fundraising in order to help kids like Julius who are diagnosed with cancer at a very young age. As for Julius, I am happy to say he is doing extremely well and is currently in his junior year at Chagrin Falls High School! He has been, and continues to be, a huge inspiration to everyone who knows him.
(Julius)
With your generosity, you can be a part of changing someone’s life today!
For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org.
41 Comments
Tracey & Kurt Keller
Cameron, thank you for your effort to raise money to find a cure for cancer. I lost my daughter, Taylor, when she was 2 to neuroblastoma. Your family was so kind and supportive to our family. I’m very proud of your efforts.
Rose Heathcote
Good luck exceeding your goal!
The Tutkovics Family
So happy to support you, Cam!
Anonymous
Thank you for your efforts, Cam's Crew!
The Myers Family
Good Luck Cam's Crew!! What a great cause!
Bob and Sharon Bond
Great cause Cam. Thank you for the effort!
Karen and Frank Eagle
Good Luck Cam and thank you for your commitment!
Rob & Mindy Stewart
Very admirable, Cameron....a great cause! Best of luck as you wind down your campaign.
The Amata Family
Way to go Cam and Crew!
Lisa Salyers
Happy to support you Cam! The Salyers
Kate S Chokshi
Owen-I read about your campaign in the Chagrin Falls February newsletter. Thank you for your dedication and for supporting your friend!
laura morris-berg
Cam, Thanks for all your passion & effort you put forth in all your endeavors. Mrs. Laura Berg
Derek Davis
Never stop looking for ways to give back. Keep up the good work!
Leslie Brown
Great fundraising effort for a wonderful cause! Leslie Brown
Heater Family
We're happy to support such a wonderful cause. Well done on all of your fundraising efforts!
PreTrax
You're a good man, Cameron Owen. We are proud of your willingness to help in the fight against blood cancers!
Lisa Jensen Seifert - $50.00
Every dollar helps. Too many lives have been lost to the horrific disease. Thank you Cameron Owen for your effort and passion in doing this. ❤️
Bob &Jessica Gardner
It’s an honor to support Cam and Crew! Thanks for your dedication and hard work.
Dan & Joyce DiCillo
Congrats and WELL DONE, Cameron!! Dan & Joyce DiCillo
William Nelson
A most worthy cause!
Kelsey Owen
So proud of you Cam!
Paul Corto
Cam, It is an absolute HONOR to coach you! Super proud of your leadership both on the field and off the field! Sincerely, Coach Corto
Anonymous
It is an honor to be invited to contribute. When I see the unselfishness and generosity of Cameron Owen and his fellow student donors/organizers, a part of my faith in human nature is restored.
Trelleborg Sealing Profiles
Best of luck to you and the team! You are doing amazing things!
Brooke E Spectorsky
Best Wishes going forward
John Deignan
Thinking of you all! Best for the future! Deignan family.
Michael Mintun
Congratulations and Great Job!!
John Zingales
Can, Congratulations on your commitment to this worthy cause! GO BLUE! John, Lisa & Simone Zingales
Catney Family
Donating in memory of a great high school friend.
Michele and Kevin Owen
We love you Cameron, you are the best!
Nick Giancola
Thank you for sharing the event with me Chris!
Mary Kay OToole
Happy to support this worthy cause. Hoping that one day soon this disease that has taken a toll on the lives of so many young people will be no more.
John Curtiss
Thank you for organizing this Cameron - a great cause.
Ilene & Kevin McMullen
So proud of you Cam and the rest of the Crew!!
The McGillicuddy Family
How wonderful! GO CAM'S CREW! We wish you all the best in reaching your goal!
Sandy & Greg Pike
Bravo, Cam and Crew! What a wonderful way to help your good friend and many, many more across the country by supporting this important 84295327cause and by leading this incredible fund raiser! We are happy to support you in your campaign and we wish you much success. Way to go! Sandy and Greg Pike
Bruce & Cindy Nairn
Cam & Crew, As busy as all of you are with school, sports, friends and family, and planning your futures, you take the time to assist in fundraising to wipe out this horrendous disease. We applaud your efforts and are proud to know you Cameron! Thank you for all you are doing! Bruce and Cindy Nairn
Anne And Michael Coffey
Best of luck, Cam! Happy to support this great cause.
Caroline Brosnan
Wonderful cause, Cameron. So proud of your commitment!
The Gaizutis Family
Great cause amazing effort Cam!
Cory Fischer
Great cause and great team. Proud to be part of both in a small way.