Dear Friends and Family,

I have been given the opportunity of a lifetime to help more than 1.2 million Americans who are living with a blood cancer. Each year, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), The Gulf Coast chapter launches its Students of the Year fundraising campaign. This year, I was asked to join Team Crushin It, led by 2020 Students of the Year candidates, Landrie Goss, Emily Frank and Caitlyn Blalock.  During this campaign from January 8 - February 28, 2020, our team goal is to raise $100,000. This will go directly to LLS in support of its longstanding mission to find a cure for blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. 

Not only is this campaign a great way to support LLS and their life-saving work, but it's a great leadership opportunity for myself. All throughout my life I’ve tried to find ways to make a difference in the world, and when my friends introduced me to this campaign two years ago, I knew I wanted to participate. I am so happy to be participating in Students of the Year for the second year in a row!

Like many of you, I have witnessed first-hand the debilitating effects that blood cancers can have on those who suffer from these blood diseases. In fact, every 10 minutes, someone dies from a blood cancer. LLS is finding cures. They are funding advances like targeted therapies that zero in on cancer cells and kill them, leaving healthy cells intact. Now is the time to give. Support LLS in creating a world without blood cancers.  

HOW TO DONATE:

We are determined to achieve our $100,000 goal and your contribution – large or small – would be so much appreciated! To donate online, or see more information, please visit our fundraising webpage, https://events.lls.org/txg/HoustonSOY20/sjanik

If you would prefer to mail your donation, please use the enclosed pre-addressed envelope.  Please make your check payable to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and print “Sydney Janik” in the “Memo” section.  The deadline for receiving contributions is February 27th.  Please note: your donations are tax-deductible. 

Aside from donations, we would love to hear from you, or someone you know, who would be willing to donate goods or services for auction items, sponsorships, ads, or other possible fundraising opportunities. Large or small, your contribution to this worthy effort will be greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions, please contact me at sydneyjanik@gmail.com or 832-846-5399. For more information about LLS and Students of the Year, please visit https://studentsoftheyear.org/students-year-houston.

Thank you for considering our request and helping our team truly make a difference for so many people.

Until there's a cure,

Sydney Janik