Cleveland Students of the Year
Jane Finley
Welcome to Jane Finley's SOY Fundraising Page!
HELP ME REACH MY GOAL OF $20,000
WHY, YOU ASK? -- READ BELOW
I am honored to have been accepted as a candidate for the 2018 Students of the Year program, a seven-week initiative in which select high school students from around the country participate in a fundraising competition to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I am raising critical dollars in honor of a young patient hero who is currently battling or is in remission from a blood cancer. Each dollar is a vote. The candidate team who raises the most money at the end of the seven weeks is named Student of the Year. My mission is to not only raise the most money but also to bring attention to blood cancers like leukemia, which is the most common form of cancer in children and teens.
Since the early 1960s, five-year survival rates for many blood cancer patients have doubled, tripled or even quadrupled. And many LLS supported therapies not only help blood cancer patients but are helping patients with other cancers and serious diseases. In fact, drugs first approved for blood cancers are now approved to treat patients with stomach cancers, skin cancers, and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in October of 2015 and later relapsed with it again in July 2016. I have received countless forms of treatment and continue to make routine doctor visits. My life has completely changed since my diagnosis. The world is so unfair especially in the world of cancer. I have met several people who are dealing with diseases like cancer that just want a cure but can’t seem to find the funds or help for it. My team and I are so ready to raise funds for many people and our friend, Claire who has recently been given her diagnosis of Leukemia. We hope to make an impact on her and kids all around the world like me. To have the opportunity to save countless of other lives gets me so excited.
We really are changing the face of blood cancer!
All donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. They'll not only support LLS-funded research but will help
provide critical information and support for patients, and support advocacy for laws to ensure patients can access the care and treatments they need.
Please visit our website often and bring friends who would also like to donate!
On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere I thank you for your support!
For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org
50 Comments
Elizabeth King
I am happy to support Jane and the many young people she knows, like Claire, who need to fight this disease. This may start the giving and I will follow and jump in if need be later. Am amazed at all Jane has done and continues to do to fight this and to help so many!!
chris
Jayne you are amazing! xxoo
The Zimmermans
Go Jane!
Patty Ramey
Way to go, Jane!
Grossman Family
Thanks, Jane, for including us in your journey. Your inspiration is unparalleled. ~The Grossman Family.
Andrea Blevins
You are amazing Jane!! Thanks for all the support!!
The Thomas Family
So proud of you Jane! Love you, Mrs. Thomas
Bill & Renee Emrhein
Good luck reaching your goal for this very worthwhile cause
Patrick and Susan McIntyre
Your'e amazing Jane
Edward Hendrickson
Best of luck!!
Tim & Mimi Henahan
Your Uncle Pat thinks your Amazing and so do we. You are truly an inspiration!
Amy McKenna
So proud of you, Jane! What your doing is SO important!
Janice Lipphart
MY HUSBAND AND I ARE SO IMPRESSED WITH YOUR COURAGE AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND WISH YOU THE VERY BEST OF LUCK.
William Oatey
My niece Courtney was born with Cerebral Palsy. She is now 42 years old and living an amazing life. God Bless
Katherine Lynch Kleeh
Jane Strong!! Love you and your strength that you show to all of us. Keep smiling! Love~ The Kleeh Family
Kelly Bossert
So proud of you, Jane!
Megan Bark
We love you Jane! We are so lucky to know & love you & call you our friend :) xoxo the Bark’s
The Fowles Family
Your hard work and dedication to this fundraiser and cause is so inspirational! We hope you make your goal!
The Shanahan Family
We are so proud to know you, Jane and to call you a friend! xoxo, the Shanahan Family
Alexa Nieman
Jane, We hope and pray that you are doing well. Please give our best to your family. We miss you guys and wish we were all back in LA seeing Chance the Rapper and Adele. Keep up the fight and good luck reaching your goal. The Nieman family
Shirley & Steve Herzfeld
Jane Your positive attitude is inspiring. We hope your team's efforts are the straw that breaks the camel's back. Shirley and Steve Herzfeld
The Donadee Family
Way to go Jane!! The Donadee Family
amy olts
Good luck Olivia and team in exceeding your goal! XOXO, Amy and Family :)
Stephanie Weemhoff
Glad to be donating to your team.
Janet Jacobs
Jane, you've made a huge impact in such a short period of time. Grateful for your dedication!
Jennifer Sinclair
Go Jane!
Shuster Family
Way to go Jane. You are a true inspiration
Colleen Hopkins
Jane - God bless you - you are incredible!
Gretchen Parks
Way to go Jane!!! xx, Gretchen & Bob Monteleone
Amanda Vecchio
You are an inspiration to us all!
Ann Belding
Keep up the fight!
The Michael Hart
You are an inspiration to many! Congrats on your award! Well deserved!
Jamie Allen Kendall
Great job! Jamie Allen Kendall (a friend of your Mom)
The Sample family
Jane, you are an inspiration! We are all so very proud of your fight, your tenacity and your commitment to keep your focus on helping all who suffer. We all love your unending smile. Thanks for reminding us all about what is truly important.
The Oster Family
Jane Finley - You continue to amaze the world with your courage and generosity! Xo
The Uram Family
Jane you brighten our world - keep on shining! Love, The Uram Family
Meg Nowlin
Go Jane!
Robert Moore
Good luck!
Pandora Shepherd
Jane, you are a true inspiration! Good luck with the LLS Fundraiser and good health to you! You are truly making a difference to so many kids with your work! -Pandora
MJ McCaffrey
Thanking John Pim for asking me to donate. Blessings and good health to Jane!
Anonymous
In honor of Claire Blevins
Dawna McIntyre
What a wonderful job you are doing. You are always there to help.
Kathryn DeLong
Kudos to Jane!
The Ransom Family
In support of the bravest girls, Jane and Claire.
Karen Ramba
Jane you are awesome and a very inspiring young lady! Keep up the great work, I just love seeing your smile!
Taylor Brand
Jane you are such an inspiration.
Doug & Jen Squires
We are humbled by your courage, strength and compassion. Our best wishes to you, your team and those you're helping.
Alaina Mihalik
Good Luck Jane!
The Starnes Family
Jane, you inspire our family! The Starnes family.
scott and peggy kaase
So proud of you Jane. You're beautiful inside and out.