Student Visionaries of the Year Denver
Shylah Hindman | Team K.O. Cancer
Shylah's Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser
My family friend is one of the biggest factors that inspired me to be a Student Visionary. He had been recently diagnosed with Lymphoma, being one of the funniest people I’ve met it was definitely a shock to see how much cancer changed that demeanor and his appearance. But he kept his humor and personality alive throughout his journey and that really inspired me. I have never been close to someone who has dealt with something as serious as cancer so it definitely changed my perspective. Recently, we received the news that his most recent scan showed no sign of cancer which made me extremely happy and relieved. I want to continue help so more people can beat cancer too.
In the United States, Approximately every 3 minutes someone is diagnosed with blood cancer with a combined total of 184,720 people who are estimated to be diagnosed. With our efforts we can make this number smaller and smaller. LLS has helped to advance over 70% of FDA-Approved treatments for blood cancer since 2017.
My team and I are asking:
If you are someone who has been affected by cancer,
Knows someone whose life has been impacted by cancer,
Or are inspired by our mission and want to make a positive difference,
Consider a donation! Every penny counts towards the cure for cancer for good.
Shylah's Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser
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.
8 Comments
Kip Tinstman
Great Work Shylah!
Skye Vacanti
More to come... so so proud of you sister
Jennifer Shook
Shylah, Thank you for leading a mission that touches so many. I'm proud of you and honored to support your goal. May you continue to reach others with your kindness and passion. Love Jennifer and Nick Shook
Chase Foster
Happy to help Shylah!
Kara Bennett + Family
Shylah, Keep up the good work! So proud of you.
Danielle Vacanti
Such an important campaign!! Keep up the good work Shyla?
Brian Vacanti
Go Shylah and LLS!
Josephine
So proud of you and thank you for making an impact on the LLS mission! - Jo