Students of the Year Tampa
Michaela Galligan | Michaela Galligan's Campaign Team
Welcome to Michaela Galligan's SOY Fundraising Page!
I am honored to participate as a candidate for the 2020 Students of the Year program, a seven-week initiative in which select high school students from around the country participate in a fundraising competition to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I am proud to be leading a team of students in honor of a young patient hero who is currently in remission from blood cancer. Each dollar is a vote. The candidate team that raises the most money at the end of the seven weeks is named Student of the Year. Our mission is to not only raise the most money but also to bring attention to blood cancers like leukemia, which is the most common form of cancer in children and teens.
I am fundraising in memory of my grandfather, Pete Proly. My grandfather lost his battle with leukemia in 2013. It is an honor to be part of such an important cause and to be able to work for the patients, survivors, and their families. I am so excited for this opportunity to make a difference in my community and for a cause that is so personal to my family.
Since the early 1960s, five-year survival rates for many blood cancer patients have doubled, tripled or even quadrupled. And many LLS supported therapies not only help blood cancer patients but are helping patients with other cancers and serious diseases. In fact, drugs first approved for blood cancers are now approved to treat patients with stomach cancers, skin cancers, and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
We really are changing the face of blood cancer!
All donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. They'll not only support LLS-funded research but will help provide critical information and support for patients, and support advocacy for laws to ensure patients can access the care and treatments they need.
Please visit our website often and bring 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.
22 Comments
Geoff & Gabi Cotter
Great job, Michaela. Your Papa was a great guy and I know that he is proud of you and the work that you are doing. Keep it up!!!
The Benson Family
This is so wonderful that you do this....Good luck, Michaela!
Pat & Rich Benvenuto
XOXO Aunt Pat & Uncle Rich
Alex Galligan
Good luck!
Ellie Proly
So proud of your efforts and I know Papa is too❤️ Love, Nana
James Holland
Thank you, Michaela, for your continued efforts to raise awareness regarding Leukemia and Lymphoma. I am happy to contribute to this worthy cause in hopes the research will one day find a not only advancements but a cure.
Marianne Smith
Dear Jennifer - I am very proud of you and your support of such an important cause. Your grandfather was a wonderful person and I loved him very much. It was a shame to have his life shortened by Leukemia. Here's hoping a cure is found very soon. Good luck with the 2020 Student of the Year and to the Team Red Warriors of Clearwater Central Catholic High School in reaching their goal of $25,000! Love, Cousin Marianne
David Russell
Happy to help support this amazing cause!
Lisa Benvenuto and Liz Sowers
Good Luck Michaela!!! Lisa and Liz
Mike
Good Luck in reaching your goal Michaela ! I know your Papa would be proud. Thank you for your fund raising efforts. Love,Aunt Ginger and Uncle Mike
Edward and Carly Hopwood
Great job, Michaela! We are proud of you and your efforts to support this great organization!
Katie and Danny Emily Sullivan
Such a great and needed fundraising campaign you are a part of, Michaela! Good luck.
Dianna McHugh
Great cause! Good luck with the campaign.
Tom and Heather Stathopoulos
Very proud of your work Michaela. Congratulations and Happy Belated birthday!
Wayne & Bridget Phillips
Blessings & good luck to you, Michaela, in your efforts in this worthy cause.
Kathleen Nestor
Good luck! Love, The Nestors
Sylvia Potter
Good luck with your fundraising! Sylvia and John Potter
The Murack Family
Great cause!
Amy and Dan Rodriguez
Way to go Michaela!!
Anonymous
Thanks for doing this Michaela!
Lori Souza
So proud of you Michaela! Loved your Papa!
STEVEN IVESTER
I think of you always