Lucy's Cause: I’m honored to commit to this campaign for those that have lost loved ones to cancer. Before I could meet him, my grandfather passed away from throat cancer. Even though I was unable to establish a connection with him, I witnessed the sadness my father goes through with knowing that his father was taken too soon. Raising awareness of cancer is one thing I am passionate about as no one should have to go through the pain of receiving such a life-altering diagnosis, as cancer disrupts so much more than a person's physical health. I hope to one day see a cure for cancer and that my small part can contribute to this fight that is so much bigger than myself. 

Get to Know Me: I’m a senior at Little Miami High School and I plan to major in industrial engineering with a minor in political science. Social activism is something I’m very passionate about as I’ve taken part in several public protests and I lead my school's diversity and inclusion club which helps foster a safe place for minorities and promotes a positive culture for allies. Volunteerism has been a part of me from very early on as my mom would always volunteer at my school starting in preschool all the way up to high school. With those leadership skills and emphasis on giving back to my community ingrained in me at an early age, it has propelled me to get involved wherever I can, from being a student ambassador at my school to participating in various service projects. 

I have signed up to save lives with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and am working to raise as much as possible over the next 7 weeks. Every dollar raised counts as one vote for my campaign. The candidate(s) whose team tallies the most votes earns the prestigious title of Student or Students of the Year. Will you help me earn that title?
 
As you know, everyone wins when cancer loses. Thanks to your support, my efforts will help fund therapies and treatments that are saving lives. Over the years, support from people like you has been responsible for the blood cancer advancements that have doubled, tripled, and in some cases quadrupled the survival rate for some blood cancers.
 
Many LLS-supported therapies not only help blood cancer patients but are also now used to treat patients with rare forms of stomach and skin cancers and are in clinical trials for patients with lung, brain, breast, pancreatic and prostate cancers. And LLS-funded drugs like targeted therapies and immunotherapies are now saving thousands of lives every day.
 
We really are getting close to our goal of a world without blood cancers!
 
All donations are greatly appreciated and tax-deductible. They'll not only support LLS research, but patient services, advocacy, public and professional education, and community services as well.
 
Please visit my website often and tell friends who would also like to donate!
 
On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, thank you for your support! For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org