Middle Tennessee Students of the Year

Cole Williamson | Cole Williamson's Campaign Team

Team Williamson

Mar 10, 2018

Welcome to my fundraising page!

It is my distinct honor to announce my candidacy for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) 2018 Student of the Year!  I humbly ask for your support in my efforts to help provide cancer cures and access to treatments.  I am running in honor of my dad and those many others in our community fighting cancers. 

My family knows cancer all too well.  My dad, Charley Williamson, first battled Stage IV Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2011 and he suffered a devastating recurrence in late 2014.  Those were the darkest days of my childhood as my mom, Corrie, my sister, Caitlin, and I were filled with fear of this deadly disease and its life-altering impacts.  I am blessed to say that after countless rounds of intense chemotherapy, long hospital stays, blood transfusions, and finally a stem cell transplant in 2015, Dad is approaching the 3rd anniversary of his lymphoma being in remission!

 

Our community faces cancers.  From the headmaster at my school Montgomery Bell Academy Brad Gioia who fought lymphoma in 2016 to the millions of others, young and old, fighting leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, AML, and the like, the stories unfortunately go on and on.  Blood cancer is the third most common cancer, with the first being preventable and the second being more treatable the earlier it is detected.  Unfortunately, neither aspect is true with blood cancer.  In fact, leukemia is still the number-one disease killer among children under the age of 20.  This has to change.  Please help me in making a difference.          

 

In watching several people around me battling cancer, I have learned not only about strength and fortitude, but I have also learned about the mission of LLS.  LLS is dedicated to curing blood cancers, funding research, and improving the quality of life of patients and their families.

 

I know that we in our community are and have been recently devastated by other forms of cancer as well.  Several of the LLS-funded therapies first approved for blood cancer patients are now helping treat patients with many other types of cancers, such as breast, lung, colon, and even pancreatic cancer.

    

Please help be part of the cure! 

 

LLS’ slogan is that “SOMEDAY IS TODAY,” meaning if we work together we can help develop cancer therapies and cures now, rather than in some distant, undefined future. 

 

As I know all too well, without the help of friends like you who donate funds to organizations like LLS, my dad, Mr. Gioia, and the millions of others suffering from these cancers might not be here today.  Your donation will help prevent someone from losing a child, sibling, parent or loved one, and allow LLS to continue funding lifesaving research.

 

I am honored and excited for this campaign! 

  

Please partner with LLS and help make a cure TODAY!  I truly appreciate your consideration.

 

 

                                                                                    

 

74 Comments

  • The Frederiksen Family

    Cole, Thank you for sharing your story. We admire your dad's fight against Lymphoma! Unfortunately our family has lost two grandfathers to Lymphoma and by supporting your campaign for LLS, we hope we can make a difference for other families. Best wishes on a successful campaign! David, Renee, Caroline, Rosemary and JB Frederiksen

  • The Scott Portis Family

    Cole, The Portis family thanks you for this opportunity to support you, your family and LLS. Good luck with your campaign!

  • Kim and Jim Crafton

    Cole, Thank you for working on this campaign - a great cause!

  • Mandy and Stephen Young

    I’m memory of a great father and father-in-law.

  • Stan Graham

    Way to go, Cole! Wishing you much success. Thank you for your leadership and your courage. The Graham family

  • Jeff Calk Family

    Cole, we love your family. Jeff, Holly, Isabella and Adeline Calk

  • The Looney Family

    Cole - Good work. Your dad is a very special person. Love, Kim, Bob, Scott and Andrew Looney

  • Chase Cole

    Cole, I'm very impressed with this campaign and happy to spport it and not just because I like your name! Chase Cole

  • The Lovell Family

    Cole--We are so happy to support you and your fundraising efforts. We miss seeing you all on a regular basis. We are so happy to hear that your Dad is doing well. The Lovell's--Ron, Mary Anne, Tucker, and Mary Grace

  • Anonymous

    We are proud of you Cole and the way you support your dad! love, Lauren and Mitch

  • Dave & Judy Hizer

    Keep up the fight!

  • George Bishop

    Happy to help.

  • Robb Harvey

    Cole, we are proud of what you are doing, and appreciative of your dad and entire family. -- Robb Harvey

  • Martha & John Hayworth

    Go Cole! Martha, John, Margaret and Hedges

  • Betsy Funk

    Cole- I love that you are working so hard for others whom you may never meet, so they don’t have to be scared for their family members. I hope you win! Betsy Brakefield Funk

  • Julie and Matt Burnstein

    Cole for Student of the Year!

  • Kathy Coble

    Thanks for working on fund raising for this worthy cause. I have worked with Charley for the past 22 years. I admire his courage and am so pleased he is in remission. I so very hope that you, Cole, are honored with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) 2018 Student of the Year!

  • Julia Ann Hawkins

    Cole, It is my pleasure to contribute to your LLS's Student of the Year campaign! What a great way to honor your Dad and Mr. Gioia. Keep up the good work! Best, Julia Ann Hawkins

  • Marilyn and Tucker Myrick

    Cole,Charley, Your Family, Dena and Paul, We are hopeful this contribution will help to make your efforts a success in becoming LLS 2018 Student of the Year. You wrote an outstanding letter. We don't know each other, but Dena and I are first cousins. That makes your Dad and I second cousins and you and I third(?) cousins. Kin folks support each other. Your Dad put up a great fight. He and I, as well as your Grandmother, communicated some during his treatment. We wish you great success in your fund raising efforts and more importantly in your support in finding THE CURE! Blessings and Love to All, Marilyn and Tucker Myrick

  • MARK & DEBORAH ROBIN

    Cole, keep up the up and thanks for asking.

  • Jim Higgins

    Good luck and good job! The Higgins

  • David Roach

    Good Luck!

  • Karen Sheffield

    I am happy to support this cause! Let's kick cancer in the groin!!!

  • Anonymous

    Good luck Cole to raising money and your candidacy for the 2018 Student of the Year! The Eakin family

  • The Forbes Family

    A cause that is close to our family's heart - so happy to contribute! The Forbes Family - Kevin, Rhonda (Taylor), Maddie and Jack

  • Trace, Jennifer, Davis and Grace Blankenship

    Cole, the Blankenships are in your corner! Grateful you would undertake this effort, and all the best!

  • The Skeeters Family

    Good luck Cole!

  • Robinette and Hugh Gaston

    Good luck!

  • Robyn Brien

    In honor of Caitlyn's father.

  • Lela Hollabaugh

    Keep up your hard work and all our best to your strong family. Lela and Dean

  • jay dalton

    Cole, Your father is one of the finest men I have ever known, and I am thrilled to assist in any way possible to support you, cancer research, and the many families affected by the disease. It must be hard to grow up as the son of Superman, but you have done it well and carry on the Williamson name with dignity and honor. I wish I had more to give, but my 6 kids are eating me out of house and home! Good luck and God bless you and your efforts! Jay

  • George Mudter

    Great work Cole

  • James Robinson

    Cole, I love your mom and dad, and I love the impact your effort is going to have on others. Thank you for your effort- what a great example you are to those around you! Best Wishes, Jay Robinson- Amy, Jake and Leigh

  • CHRISTINA TYSON

    Happy to support finding a cure!

  • nancy schultz

    Cole, Thanks so much for taking this project on. Such a worthy cause. We are thankful for your efforts and helping to save lives. The Schultz family

  • The Macdonald Family

    Great work Cole! Best wishes to your family! Courtney, Quintin, Holly & Graeme

  • The Newell Family

    What a beautiful way to honor your Dad!

  • Bob Levy & Jeanmarie Stalma

    Bruce and Carrie, We are happy to support this cause! Bob Levy & Jeanmarie Stalma

  • The Greene Family

    The Greene Family is happy to support you, your family and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

  • The Hollomon Family

    Thank you for sharing your story and your dedication to this cause! The Hollomon Family

  • Lynda Davenport

    Your Dad was my mentor thru my lymphoma treatment. It made such a difference to know what to expect and to see his attitude toward living life "on the other side" of treatment. Good luck and tell him hello!

  • Michael, Kim, and Matthew Stagg

    Excellent work Cole. We hope you win the competition; your Dad is a winner!

  • Caitlin Williamson

    To the best family! Love y'all to death. Let's bring home that trophy :)

  • Rob Meyer

    Cole, the Meyer family is happy to support your efforts. Your father is one of the finest people we've ever known.

  • Bob Sgarlata

    Your father is an inspiration.

  • Bo and Dee Sacks

    Good luck with your campaign. We hope it's a huge success.

  • Todd, Libby, GraceAnn, & Virginia Glisson

    We are proud to support you, Cole!

  • The Lindseys

    Thanks, Cole! Best of Luck!!!

  • Kristen Turner

    Great job, Cole!! Thanks for your hard work!

  • Jack & Wendy Neinken

    Cole, the Neinken family loves this opportunity to support you, your family and LLS. Thank your Aunt Carrie for getting the word out. Good luck with your campaign!

  • Roblyn Jackson

    Cole, What an amazing effort and inspiration you are to so many young people! Love to your wonderful family! Robbie and Bob Jackson

  • Ruby Elshafei

    Dear Cole~ I am a HUGE fan of your dad and you entire family! Your effort will make a difference and your dad's courage and grace will be an inspiration to so many. Thank you and much love, Ruby

  • Ken Marlow

    Thanks Cole for everything you are doing! Your dad is a rock star and warrior, and you are following in his footsteps. Best, Ken Marlow.

  • Kathy McKennon

    Cole, we love your family! And the whole Williamson clan! Glad to help support you in this cause. -The McKennon family

  • Teresa Walker

    You go, Cole! Very proud of you, and think the world of your dad!

  • Carey and John Aron

    Cole, You and your Dad are inspiring so many of us! Thank you both for your positive attitudes, strength, and fight for LLS! Carey and John Aron

  • Trisha Elcan

    Cole, Your dad and Mom have been such inspirations us. LLS is a great organization already impacting so many lives and the money you are raising will help them impact more...maybe even get us a cure! We believe in LLS so much we started a fund there with the help of Sarah Cannon. Your efforts will make a difference! Good work! The Elcan Family

  • Kerry Henson

    I'm a big fan of your Dad, and now you. Keep up the good work! Kerry and William Henson

  • Denise Guye

    Cole - It is great that you are working so hard for LLS Student of the Year. So many people will benefit from your efforts. Proud of you!

  • Shauna Brooks

    Great work Cole! I am Happy to contribute to your campaign! Shauna, David and Corinne Brooks

  • Marie-France Girard

    Good luck Cole!

  • mark & frances fenelon

    Cole & Charley.... truly an inspiration for all of us!!! Keep up the good fight! - Mark & Frances

  • Rebecca Dunaway

    Good Luck!

  • Lisa Maki and David Osborn

    Cole, Thank you for working so hard to raise money to fight cancer and to find a cure! David lost his brother to cancer this year so we both want to thank you! We are so proud of you and your passion to help! Bless you always, Lisa and David

  • Annie Bailey

    Cole, Your father is a wonderful person that I am so happy to know. I'm very proud of you for the effort you have put into this...and I know Charley is too. Keep up the good work! Annie

  • Richard Hills

    Great cause Luke! I'm honored to contribute!

  • Colin Luke

    Great work!

  • Gordon and Ford Brewer

    Cole, We want to help you reach your goal for such a worthy cause. Thank you for your hard work- Gordon and Ford Brewer

  • Tom & Mickie Andrews

    Good luck!! Your Dad is an inspiration.

  • Kenneth Pulce Jr

    In support of this amazing cause, Kenny, Lisa, Kendrick, & Kennedy Pulce thank you for representing MBA as a candidate for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Student of the Year.

  • Laurenn Disspayne

    Cole - What a great campaign for such a worthy cause. The Disspaynes

  • Paul Davidson

    Cole, we all love your Dad. He brightens our spirits everyday. Thanks so much for your hard work!

  • Cary Crook

    Way to get involved Cole!

  • The Payne Family

    Go Cole!

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