Student Visionaries of the Year San Antonio
Felix Castillo | Team Esperanza
Felix's Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser
Hello! My name is Felix Castillo. I am a Senior at Central Catholic High School in San Antonio, TX. Together with my family and friends I am proud to lead TEAM ESPERANZA! I chose ESPERANZA, which means Hope in Spanish, as my team's name because I wanted to give cancer patients, their families, and medical teams looking to find a cure for Blood Cancers HOPE that as each day that goes by we are 1 step closer to ending this type of cancer.
When my family lost my great uncle Rey Avlia to Leukemia, we were all confused, shocked and in disbelief. How could my Tio Rey go from a perfectly healthy man to losing his battle to an aggressive blood cancer in 6 short months?? After learning more about this type of blood cancer, I came across an article titled "The Lack of Latinos in Clinical Trials." Did you know that Latinos make up between 6-7% of participants in clinical trials? This is not good given that there are differences in how people of diverse backgrounds respond to treatments. Being nominated as a Student Visionary of the Year for the South Central Texas Region has provided me the opportunity to increase awareness of blood cancers and help those who are searching for better treatments.
Most don't know that LLS, as a global leader in the fight against blood cancer:
- 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!
On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, GRACIAS!
With Loyal Hearts,
Felix Castillo
37 Comments
Christina Estrada
You got this Felix!!
Patricia Avila
Best of Luck Felix!
Theresa Tijerina
There is strength in numbers, keep fighting the good fight.
Monica Clarke
What a great program
Mari Pedraza
Best of luck Felix!!! You’re truly an inspiration!
Cynthia Salas
To our Jimbo that recently lost a hard fought fight to cancer on November 25,2022. He was a true Warrior! We still cannot believe you are not here with us. We love you and miss you everyday. Salas Family
Elida Castillo
Great job and good luck, Felix!
Elsa Castillo
Wishing you the best and proud of you. You have a big heart.
Conchita Reyes
We miss you!
Debra Franco
Happgy to support Team Esperamza!
Debbi Bishop
Miss you all!
Nikolai Aleman
Nikola Aleman
Thad Clarke
Great Cause!
Deanna & Danny Collier
Good luck, Felix! I hope you reach your goal!
Debbie Martinez
From your CC brother Luke Martinez
Jackson Rodriguez
CC Brotherhood supporting a great cause!
greg kanning
Men like you make the Central Catholic Brotherhood proud.
Patricia Avila
You can reach your goal Felix! I believe in you!
Annie Rangel
Donation to help support Felix Castillo. from Annie
Jessica Garcia
Honored to support you Felix and your fight to raise awareness Your, CC Brother Jayden
AJ Chapoy
For my niece and Grandfather…Leukemia took them both young.
Cynthia Gomez
Felix - Thank you for doing this!! You are an amazing young man.
Dori Barrera
Best of luck Felix
Emery Megerle
You got this Felix!
Melissa Barrera
Good luck Felix!
Anonymous
U got this little Vato
Elizabeth Piper
Felix, I am so proud of all your hard work & dedication to serving others in your community, nation, & globally!
Karen Campos
Best of luck Felix and wishing you much success!
Pedro Avila
Good Luck Felix from The Avila’s de SB, TX Thanks for always being there for my Pops, The Founder of The Texas Conjunto Music 🎶 Hall of Fame 🪗 and Museum… Rey Avila Sr “Make it Conjunto by wiping out Cancer”
Anna Hardin
Another little something cause we think your work is amazing! Way to be great Felix!
1SG Jose Gonzales
May God bless you!
Patricia Avila
I will be donating on behalf of my Dad, Rey Avila Sr. Whine lost his battle against Non- Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2019. This is for all those that survived and keep battling cancer each and everyday.
Elizabeth Salazar
Keep doing what you do!
James Ramstedt
Coach Jim(MAx) from Libertyville!! Go get em Felix!
Noah Cardenas
Good luck Felix!!
Fam. Pruneda
We’re so proud of you Felix From The Pruneda’s Family
Deborah A Salazar
I know you will be successful in al that that you are doing now and in the future.