Approximately every 3 minutes, one person in the US is diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma.

Hi! My name is Lily Johnson and I am proud to say that I am a candidate for Student Visionaries of the Year for Team Answer for Cancer. Student Visionaries of the Year is a 7 week campaign where teams across the country compete to fundraise the most money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). LLS is an incredible organization that works on funding research for cures and treatments, patient support, and advocacy. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the largest nonprofit funder of leading-edge research for every type of blood cancer, including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other rare types of blood cancers, and they have invested nearly $1.8 billion in research since their founding in 1949.

I decided to join this campaign because members of my own family have dealt with, and recovered from cancer due to incredible doctors, support, and research, much of which would not be possible without funds raised through organizations such as LLS. So, I am asking you to please donate! I have set a goal for myself of $3,500, and I cannot reach it without you. Throughout my two years as a team member, I raised over $8,000, and I hope to surpass my goal this year as I have in the past! Over the past two years, I have been a part of Team Answer for Cancer as a team member, but this year, I have become a co-candidate, meaning I will lead the team, plan events. We compete to fundraise the most money against teams in our San Diego-Hawaii chapter, and overall in the national competition. I hope you will consider donating to this vital organization. 

Thank you so much for your support in advance!