Student Visionaries of the Year Cleveland

McCalister Klinzing | Team Persevere

My "Why" Statement

Jan 25, 2023

For patients struggling with leukemia, every day is a battle but, through perseverance those suffering from leukemia can find a path to a better future, a future where there's a cure for these types of cancers. I felt that perseverance represented my mission to inspire my peers to persevere through their own struggles while helping others through theirs. I want to inspire others to do all they can to make a difference

 

Mccalister's Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser

Nov 10, 2022

Visionaries look to the future—and see infinite possibility.
They challenge the status quo—and make the impossible possible.
They boldly imagine a better world – and lead the charge to create it.

 

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society was built on that same vision - of a better world - one without blood cancers.

 

I am a visionary; I have a vision for a world without cancer, but I need your help.

 

This year, I’m proud to be a part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign, working to raise as much as possible for LLS’s mission.

 

As a global leader in the fight against blood cancer, LLS:

  • Funds cutting-edge research leading to breakthroughs in immunotherapy, genomics and personalized medicine that are improving and saving the lives of patients
  • Provides free education and support for blood cancer patients and families, including personalized, one-on-one support, assistance with identifying and enrolling in clinical trials, and more.
  • Mobilizes thousands of advocates to drive policy changes that accelerate the development of new cancer treatments and break down barriers to care.

Please consider joining this fight by making a donation. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax-deductible. Please visit my website often and tell friends who would also like to donate!

 

Thanks to your support, my efforts will help ensure this generation is the last to see cancer.

On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, thank you!

 

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

 

 

48 Comments

  • Mark Tripodi

    God bless you and guide you always.

  • Bubb family

    Good Luck, Cal! We hope you reach your goal for this wonderful organization.

  • Michael and Judy Davanzo

    Thank you for doing this. It is such an awful and tragic disease.

  • Phyllis Franks

    Good luck Cal!

  • Kerry Rutigliano

    Thank you Cal for championing this cause. The Rutigliano family appreciates your generous spirit.

  • Denise Schlueter

    To my dad who fought Multiple Myloma for 10 years. Love and miss you so much.

  • The Wells Family

    Keep up the great work!

  • The Darrahs

    What a great cause!

  • Elke Neumeyer

    Thank you for taking on such an important cause Cal!

  • Amy Kocian

    Rotary Gift

  • Pete Nixon

    Great job. Add this to the list of members of the rotary club in donations.

  • Becky Geary

    Great work for a great cause.

  • Joyce Reed

    In conjunction with Strongsville Rotary

  • Anonymous

    Good luck with this noble endeavor!

  • Richard Weiser

    Strongsville Rotary Club

  • Kathleen Harkin-Newsome

    Way to go Cal!

  • The Brewer Family

    Thank you for doing this! I am a leukemia survivor and this really means a lot!

  • Stephanie Panteck

    Best of Luck in your efforts! What an amazing cause!

  • Kenneth Dooner

    Strongsville Rotary

  • Galla Family

    Great cause!!

  • Staicey Scholtz

    Good luck reaching your goal!

  • Dena Jasinski

    What a great cause!

  • Kelly Branic

    Love you Ava!

  • Ravi Velu

    Good luck and best wishes. Rotary Club of Strongsville member

  • Jeff and Neomia Branic

    In pursuit of a cure.

  • Tilocco Gaylord Family

    SMS Middle School: Globetrotters and Pioneers

  • Cook Family

    Great job, Cal. Continue your hard work as a role model for peers and youth of the community through your academic and athletic achievements, as well as your selfless efforts! - Randy Cook and Family

  • Savanna

    Dragons

  • The Severance Family

    Good luck in reaching your goals!

  • Valerie Giampietro

    The Giampietro’s

  • Steven Bullock

    Great work, Cal!

  • Heidi Lokke

    Amazing cause! Great work!

  • Nicole Sizler

    From the VanGuards team!

  • Peter & koula kadras

    Best of Luck Cal

  • Jimmy Smith

    Good Luck reaching your goal.

  • MARK HERTEL

    What a great cause!

  • Lilian Longley

    This is from Angelina Longley for the Vanguards team at strongsville middle school.

  • Rose & Brian O'Boyle

    Giving back/paying it forward..keep up the great work!

  • Renee Rodak

    Nathan Rodak, Dragons Strongsville Middle School

  • Anonymous

    Good luck!

  • Sandy Treudler

    You are making the world a better place with your passion of service.

  • The Saleebys

    Good luck Cal in your work promoting this worthy cause!

  • James Hiles

    God Bless to all those fighting this disease, may you have strength, comfort and peace!

  • Curtis Brant

    Thank you for raising awareness and funds to support research!

  • Alexis Sanches

    My uncle Jacky was unfortunately diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and passed away 4 years ago. He had the same thing in his early 20s, but the doctors were able to put it in remission for a short period of time until he had it again. He was a great guy and he should've had more time to live. But I'm happy that I can try to help people who still have time to live life.

  • Amie & Dave LaBahn

    Awesome work on this!

  • Larry Stanoszek

    Great job! Met you at PSP this morning at 5:30 am

  • Kinley Cardilino

    Strongsville High School Student Visionary of the Year Candidate for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual campaign.

Contact us by email or call 888.LLS.7177.