We are Kari and Vanessa; we are visionaries; we have a vision for a world without cancer, but we need your help.

This year, we are 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. Donations will help fund research, treatments, and support for people who are battling blood cancer. 

Vanessa’s mom, Manisha, was diagnosed with breast cancer when Vanessa was at a very young age. However, Vanessa’s mom has now been cancer-free for 6 years now. We also have a close friend, Sam Wilkerson, on our track team who was diagnosed with Hodgkins' Lymphoma last year, and she has been in remission since. Seeing firsthand how cancer can affect the patient’s and their family’s lifestyle so quickly inspires us to help raise money to find a future cure. We also know that without the amount of technology and research, that is now provided to cancer patients, Vanessa’s mom, Sam, and other cancer patients' recovery would not be as successful. Therefore, this drives us to raise as much money as possible for cancer research, patient support, advocacy, and so much more.

We ask for your help because we know without the amount of technology and research provided to cancer patients now, Vanessa's mom, Sam, and other cancer patient's recovery would not be as successful. Therefore, this drives us to raise as much money as possible for cancer research, patient support, advocacy, and so much more. 

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 our website often and tell friends who would also like to donate! If you plan on donating via check, please make it payable to LLS, include my name in the memo, and mail it directly to LLS at 1685 S Colorado Blvd Unit S #361; Denver, CO 80222. 

You can also participate in our charity auction! Items that will benefit our team are the Copper Mountain Ski Condo, 5 Couse Meal with a Private Chef, and the Avon Mountain Condo. You can see our items and bid using this link: https://www.charitybuzz.com/support/llsmountainregion. 

Thanks to your support, our 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.