Students of the Year Cleveland
Patrick Firrell | The Remission Fighters
Welcome to Patrick Firrell's SOY Fundraising Page!
Dear Friends and Family,
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to participate in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual Students of the Year Campaign and to join the fight against blood cancer.
Students of the Year is a seven-week fundraising competition, from January 25 (today!) to March 13, for high school students in Northern Ohio. My team, The Remission Fighters, is determined of reaching its goal of $40,000 to do our part and give back to those afflicted by blood cancers.
In December 2014, my stepmom was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. After 12 grueling rounds of chemotherapy and several rounds of radiation, she was declared in remission and has remained so for over 4 years. In November 2015, my mom was diagnosed with colon cancer. As of writing this, she has reached her fifty-first round of chemotherapy. Her determination to fight is what tells me to keep going and she is the reason I have chosen to participate in Students of the Year.
I know the challenges that come along with being the child of a cancer patient, so I cannot imagine what it’s like to actually get diagnosed. People have too much to worry about as is without cancer getting in the way, and through this campaign, I’m aiming to lighten the load for patients and family members dealing with blood cancer.
Please help spread the word! If we’re going to beat cancer, we need all the help we can get! Thank you.
Sincerely,
Patrick Firrell and The Remission Fighters
2020 Student of the Year Candidate
39 Comments
Mary Lau
Patrick - you are such an incredible person - already at such a young age!! So proud of you and happy to support you in this fight!!
Natalie Kaschalk
Patrick, you are an amazing son for doing this. We all wish your mom could see the end to this disease.
Aryn, Dave and Trip Derryberry
Good luck!!
Graham Dashfield
Great words Patrick. Really hope you and your team make the target.
MARY LUCIANO DOLEJS
For all those who battle this horrible disease. Hugs, love, support, and friendship!
Pamela Hahn
Your moms strength and determination through this battle is so inspiring. Proud to help you towards your goal and hopeful to someday soon have a cure so no one else has to experience this.
Camille
Wish we could do more. Lot of love to your whole family!
Joe Short
Nice one Paddy. Love from us lot x
Steve Rosen
Keep up the great work!!
Sue Short
I hope this helps! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
DEENA BOWYER
You star Patrick. Love the purple hair! I know you make your mum super proud. We're proud of you too. Come stay soon. Dxx
John Firrell
A most worthy and highly laudable cause.
Andrea Marek
We are so proud of you Patrick! Mom is so lucky for ALL your love and support!
Susan Mackovjak
Patrick! How one person can make a difference! St. Maximilian Kolbe is proud! Thank you for spearheading this beautiful fight for your mom, stepmom, and countless others.
Angela Zambito
Best of luck on your campaign and thank you for your dedication to help fight blood cancer!
Philip Firrell
So proud of you! Keep it up.
Rose Kilcoyne
Well done Patrick - great thing to do. Love Rose x
Chris Short
Great cause Patrick! Good luck Remission Fighters! Best wishes, Grandpa and Paula xx
Debra DiGeronimo
Patrick - You are such a great son! Thank you for always being such a great friend to my son, Kevin Monnolly. Prayers for your mom and YOU! Debbi DiGeronimo
Shelly Grasser and Kim Wright
You're doing great work Amy!
John Firrell
Let's hear it for Patrick and the team!
Heidi Divincenzo
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Sharon Vega
Good Luck to you!!
JD, Kelley, Grace & Kaitlyn Deir
God Bless you and your team Patrick! Thank you for making a difference!
Erica Peterson
Patrick: Your dedication and empathy are inspiring. Thank you for doing this, and I know you will reach your goal.
Juliana Kascsak
I honor your strengths and bless your journey.
Jake Lambert
All the best from the UK, keep up the good work! Jake and Jo :)
Niki
Well done Patrick, you are a shining light to all of us xx
Michael Cookson & Dan Patrick
Way to go Patrick! Such a great cause close to your heart. Mike & Dan
Claire Firrell
Patrick! You continue to make me the most proud mom ever! Love you xo
Corena Mitchell
You are a warrior fighting a good fight for those you love! I am so very proud to know you.
Nick Firrell
Someone has to do it ;-)
Scott Christie
Great cause and the world needs more dedicated fundraisers like you...
Catherine Dye
Very nice article on Cleveland.com, Patrick. Well done!
Corey Roberts
Go Patrick Go!
John and Suzanne Lambert
So proud of you Patrick for wanting to fight for your mom and stepmom! Love the Lamberts
Kathy Golden
Good Luck!
Lisa Laneve
Let's keep fighting, Patrick!
Lisa Laneve
Let's keep fighting, Patrick!