Students of the Year Portland

Ella Smith | Ella Smith's Campaign Team

Welcome to Ella Smith's SOY Fundraising Page!

Jan 16, 2020

I’m so excited to tell you that I’ve been nominated for Students of the Year for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)!

 

Students of the Year is a unique and exciting philanthropic leadership development program. Beginning January 18 and ending March 8, candidates compete to raise money and awareness for LLS. The student candidate to raise the most money at the end of 7 weeks is titled Student of the Year!

 

I became involved with LLS because of the impact that cancer has had on almost every person I have met.  Playing lacrosse with my friend Liz Lofurno and witnessing her fight with cancer had a huge effect on me.  It provided me with a whole new outlook on life and put in perspective what I used to perceive as obstacles or hurdles in my life. When Liz nominated me to run for Students of the Year, I was presented with the opportunity to make a difference. 

 

 

That's 175,000 people each year. LLS is fighting for those patients. LLS is the world’s leader in funding research and providing support to patients fighting cancer. LLS has helped advance 46 of the 53 blood cancer treatment options approved by the FDA since 2017.

In 2018, LLS invested over $1.1 million in co-pay financial assistance to blood cancer patients in Oregon alone.

 

That’s huge for patients and their families. All of the money I raise will go to this important mission to help patients like Liz, and provide hope for the friends and families watching their loved one battle this disease.

 

My team and I are determined and committed to raise money and awareness for LLS. I am excited to dedicate my time and energy to raising money to find a cure for blood cancers. Will you support my team, Slay Cancer, by making a tax deductible donation?

 

We have just 7 weeks to reach out goal!  Please, will you save lives with me by making a contribution on this page? Every effort counts and together we can create a world without blood cancer.

 

 

With heartfelt gratitude,

 

55 Comments

  • Eddie & Heather Johnson

    Way to go Ella! Happy to support such a great cause!

  • Katie O’Brien and Joe Corbitt

    Go Ella!

  • Tracy & Derek Peterson

    Way to go Ella! Can't make the event but totally support you!

  • The Hobin Family

    Ella - Proud of you .. a well-deserved nomination! Thank you for letting us help you reach your goal...

  • Matt & Traci Daskalos

    Yay Ella! Rooting your team on is our pleasure.

  • JGP Wealth Management

    In memory of Susan Sanger and the others we have loved and lost to cancer.

  • Kristen & Greg Eilers

    Great cause! Go Ella!!!

  • Evan and Sara Lewis

    In honor of my sister Erin Myers who was diagnosed at the age of 1 with ALL Leukemia and fought hard to win her battle! We are so proud to stand behind Ella in her quest to slay cancer!

  • Emily Shields

    Good luck Ella! ??

  • Karen Porter

    Go Ella!!

  • Darci and Kevin Keljo

    Ella - Thank you for making a difference! 🌟

  • Christi and Cody Nelson

    Way to go Ella! Slay cancer!!!

  • Kathy Baarts

    You're amazing Ella!

  • Karen & Chris Ray

    Good Luck Ella!

  • Chris & Betsy Meier

    Good Luck Ella!

  • Courtney & Mark Pierce

    Good Luck, Ella!

  • Lesinski Family

    Thanks Ella!

  • Katie & Josh Post

    Great job, Ella! All the Best, The Post

  • The Bechtold Family

    What an amazing cause! Good luck Ella!

  • Debbie Smith

    Liz, we love you and thanks for asking me to do this wonderful campaign. Love, Ella Smith and family

  • Rebecca Hartline

    You are amazing Ella Smith! Sending all our love to you and your courageous friend, Liz. ❤️ The Hartline’s

  • Kerrie Woolworth

    What a wonderful cause I hope you exceed your goal, thank you for raising money to help support LLS

  • The Vidmar Family

    Go Ella Go! Nice Work!! XO, The Vidmars

  • Judy Eriksen

    Good Luck Ella. A wonderful cause!!!

  • Marisa Grim

    Way to go! Great Cause!

  • Karen & Rich Ghidossi

    Great Job Ella! We are proud of you!

  • The Clark Family

    Thank you Ella! We can't wait to have you in Nashville!

  • Anonymous

    Amazing cause!!

  • Bill Greeley

    Ella, Thanks for being involved in this project. Maybe some of the money you raise you go to help determine when to initiate treatment in Smoldering Multiple Myeloma. Love Grandad

  • Joy and Dave Haack

    Wonderful cause, Ella!

  • Gina and John Gladstone

    Thank you on behalf of my mom who beat Lymphoma several years ago. Lots of Love Ella.

  • Piper & Georgia Daskalos

    Georgia & Piper Daskalos

  • The Murray Family

    Best of Luck Ella! Happy to support!

  • Kevin Jordan

    Thank you for your leadership and commitment to this great cause Ella! My best wishes for you and the team. - Kevin

  • The Krapf Family

    Good Luck Ella

  • Schenk

    Thank you for sharing your time and talents with LLS. We send wishes for your team's success. Jim & Salli

  • The Caspar Family

    Go Ella!! Good luck reaching your goal!

  • The Jeffries!

    Thanks for raising money for LLS Ella!!

  • Karen Nelson

    Ella, I am so proud of you, for so many reasons! Grammy

  • Richelle Waddell

    Proud of you Ella!

  • Kari Rice

    Go Ella!!!

  • Michelle McGinley

    GO ELLA!!

  • Michelle Vranizan

    Keep up the good work Ella! Thank you. Sorry to miss the event but we’ll be there in spirit!

  • Mark and Mary Neil

    Good luck, Ella! We know first-hand how important the search for a cure for blood cancers is having had a child diagnosed with ALL more than 35 years ago and a brother-in-law with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2017. Every dollar takes us a step closer to a cure.

  • Tricia Wimmer

    Great job Ella!❤️ Let’s beat cancer!!

  • Bonny Carlson

    Good luck!

  • Christen Abernethy

    Good Luck Ella!

  • The Borah Family

    Good luck Ella!

  • Mike & Kathy Kollas

    Go Ella!

  • Whitney & Mark Friel

    Way to go Ella!

  • Courtenay McKelligon

    Go Ella! Spencer and I are so proud of you!!!

  • The Peel Family

    Thanks for including us in your fundraising efforts! Liz sounds like an amazing person!

  • Elmer (Karis) Huh

    This donation was the entry for the lacrosse clinic to fight cancer for Karis Huh who couldn't be there.

  • Huston Ellis and Jennifer Hawkins & Families

    Great job Ella! Proud to support you and your team!

  • The Vogt Family

    Go Ella! Great job.

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