As a global leader in the fight to end cancer, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is committed to doing more for blood cancer patients and families than any organization in the world. Our signature and innovative fundraising campaigns like Students of the Year drive critical support for their mission – to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, myeloma and improve the quality of life for patients and their families.

Students of the Year is a seven-week fundraising program for high school students, like myself, in the Greater Cleveland area. Over the next few weeks, I will be raising critical dollars in honor of two local blood cancer survivors, Tim and Colin.

Every dollar raised equals one vote. The team that raises the most funds receives the title Student(s) of the Year.

I believe that beating cancer is in our blood. Cancer is a bully, but I am not afraid to stand up and fight. I invite you to stand with me and join the fight! 

As a team, we have discussed the importance of our "why?" What that means can be different for everyone. Personally, my "why" is to help save lives and find a cure for cancer. I have known many friends and family members who have been touched by cancer and I want to help make their treatment process easier. I want to put an end to cancer and help save many individuals in the world who are currently suffering from it. Also, I do not want anyone to go through this process alone. Cancer patients should feel supported and encouraged to keep fighting. With your help, we can make a difference and be a part of changing someone's life!

By donating, you support the many facets of their mission work from investing in groundbreaking research, providing education and support to patients, and advocating at the state and federal level for legislation to help those living with cancer. Together, we have the power, the passion and the resolve to achieve a world without blood cancer. All donations are tax-deductible.

On behalf of blood cancer patients and their families everywhere, we sincerely thank you for your generous support!

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