Students of the Year Houston
Sofia Sobrino
Welcome One, Welcome All!
Hello friends, family, and everyone in between!
I want to take a moment to thank you for helping me throughout this journey. Throughout this process I have learned the importance of LLS's mission and the significance of what every Student of the Year leader is doing during this campaign. My heart has grown so much thanks to the hard work I have put in to make this campaign the most succesful it can possibly be- but I can only do so much. After diligent and relentless planning, I place my trust in your hands to help me reach my goal of $10,000. A goal not easily reached, I know, but I am extremely confident that, with your help, Team Esperanza will surpass it in no time.
By the time you've finished reading this, someone has just recieved the devastating news that he or she has a blood cancer. Oftentimes these people leave the hospital in a total daze, not knowing where or how to start. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society aims to guide these people as well as their families through this entire difficult process, with about 1.2 BILLION dollars invested to further develop new cancer treatments as well as educate and support patients and their families. I am so proud to be able to tell others that I have in some way contributed to this organization, and hope that you will be able to say the same.
Before you donate, which I highly encourage you to do, I want to ask you a simple favor: to donate what you can. I would normally give you some statistics about what x amount of money donated will provide to cancer patients, but all that does is leave you feeling guilty for not being able to afford donating that amount. In reality, one person's donation of $5 can mean just as much, if not more, than anothers $5,000. So please, donate what you can. Every. Single. Penny. Counts. Truly. I hope that as this fundraiser begins, you will all see the late nights and full hearts that have been poured into this project to hopefully improve the quality of life for so so many. Thank you all so much.
Eternally thankful,
Sofia Sobrino
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Quisiera tomar un momento para agradecerle a todos el haberme ayudado en este camino.
Durante este proceso largo y duro, he aprendido la importancia de la misión de LLS y la importancia de lo que está haciendo cada estudiante durante esta campaña. Mi corazón ha crecido muchisimo gracias al arduo trabajo que he hecho para que esta campaña sea lo más exitosa posible. Pero yo solo soy una pequeña parte, quisiera pedirles me ayuden a alcanzar mi meta de $ 10,000. No es un meta fácil de alcanzar, lo sé, pero tengo una gran esperanza de que con tu ayuda, el Equipo Esperanza lo logrará en poco tiempo.
Mientras cada uno de ustedes lee este mensaje, alguien acaba de recibir la noticia devastadora de que tiene cáncer en la sangre, Leucemia. Estas personas se van del hospital aturdidas, sin saber por dónde o cómo empezar este proceso duro y difícil.
El objetivo de la Sociedad de Leucemia y Linfoma es orientar a estas personas, así como a sus familias, a lo largo de este proceso. Esta sociedad cuenta con una inversión de aproximadamente 24 BILLONES pesos para desarrollar nuevos tratamientos contra el cáncer, y tambien para educar y apoyar a los pacientes y sus familias. Este dinero es recaudado a base de donaciones de gente como tú y como yo. Estoy muy orgullosa de poder decirle a otros que de alguna manera he contribuido a esta organización, y espero que ustedes puedan decir lo mismo.
Antes de terminar, quisiera pedirles un favor de todo corazón : donen lo que puedan. No quiero aturdirlos con estadísticas acerca de previas campanas y la que se logra conseguir. No importa si son $5 o $500, cualquier cantidad sera de gran ayuda para hacer una diferencia en la vida de estas familias afectadas por estas enfermedades. Así que por favor, dona lo que puedas. Cada centavo cuenta.
Estoy segura de que cuando termine esta campaña, todos los esfuerzos, los días y las noches largas invertidas en ella, van a dejar una gran huella en la vida de estas personas. Muchas gracias a todos por tomarse el tiempo de leer este mensaje, les estoy eternamente agradecida.
Un abrazo con mucho cariño
Sofia Sobrino
25 Comments
Sobrino Family
Sofi. Mom and I are so proud of what you are embarking on. You have become the adult we dreamt you could become. Regardless of the results of this fundraising campaign, know that you have taught us so much by your selflessness and generosity. Best of luck!!!
Wendy Eggenschwiler
So glad you are a part of something so important.
Raul Mendoza
Every penny counts! Great job on taking this initiative and making someone else's life better. Gracias Sofia por participar en algo que cambia la vida de una persona.
Andrea Fox
What a wonderful organization to be involved with. Good luck with your mission, Sofia!
Anonymous
Thank you for letting me participate
Xavier Maza
Te felicito Sofía, mas gente como tu es lo que se necesita
Sheila kabot
Thank you for your work in helping this great cause!
Craig McGaughy
Keep working toward the cure!
The Nunez Family
Super orgullosos de ti!!!!!
Troy Davis
Great cause. Thanks for leading the charge. Troy
PERAZA FAMILY
So proud of you Sofi, you are an amazing example of what the world should aim to be.
Linda Price
So proud of what you are doing, Sofia! You are an amazing young lady.
The Wardles
“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.” — Helen Keller Thank you for serving and giving back. I commend your leadership abilities and know you will strive in anything you do. The Wardle
Ann Villarreal
What a great cause! Great job, Sofia!
Jason Russell
Your dedication to LLS is remarkable! All our support for Team Esperanza.
Lorena Orvananos
Individually, we are a drop. Together, we are an ocean. Congrats Sof on helping change the world.
Kristie Choate
We are very proud of you for doing this.
Laura Blight
Thank you for all you are doing to support LLS. Love, Laura Blight
Hector Torres
Te felicitamos Sofi por tan linda labor! Dios bendiga tu gran corazón y te permita alcanzar tu meta!! Te queremos y admiramos mucho!! Tofer, Cayita, Tofer Jr, Juanita y Sarita
Ricardo Calderon Zorrilla
Con todo nuestro cariño Sofi, Aba y Abu! Que logres cumplir tu meta,
Emma Mendoza de Calderon
Te quiero mucho Sofi! Aba
Alejandra Sobrino
Te quiero mucho Sofi! Ale
Andres Sobrino
From the CHS PALS
Beatrice De Marco
Great initiative! This is a very thoughtful idea❤️
Metzger Family
Thank you Sofia Sobrino for your hard work for this cause so important. We are very proud to have a friend like you.