Students of the Year Albany
Jessica Borst | Columbia's Got CUREage
Welcome to Jessica Borst's SOY Fundraising Page!
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Leukemia.
When I was just 18 months old, I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). After going through chemotherapy and surgeries, I am now in my 15th year of remission! I am so excited to be raising money for LLS through their Student of the Year competition as a thank you to everything they did for my family and others who are affected by blood cancer. ❤️
Welcome to Jessica Borst's SOY Fundraising Page!
I am honored to participate as a team member 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 support my candidate and am raising critical dollars in honor of a young patient hero who is currently battling or is in remission from a 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.
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.
51 Comments
Celeste & Steve
Jessica.....You go girl!
Jane and Jim Wimmer
Good Luck with SOY
Mary Signorelli
Good luck, I know you will do great!
Anonymous
In honor of Jessica Borst.
JOSEPH BRIX
YOU A WONDERFUL YOUNG LADY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS WITH ALL GOOD THINGS. GOOD LUCK MADELINE & JOSEPH BRIX
AL BRANCHI
JESSICA - good luck in your donation campaign and most Importantly good luck in all your future endeavors. With your college years ahead of you, I'm sure you will continue being optimistic and persistent in meeting all your goals. I'm a friend of your grandfather; he and I went to grammar school together. Ask him to see his 3rd grade class photo (PS 85, Class 3-1, 1950). The little fellow with the Clark Gable ears is me. You come from good stock; keep up the good works that you've demonstrated in the past and you will have a happy and successful life.
Mark and Tina Mann
Once a fighter always a fighter! Jessica you should be very proud of yourself to do such an amazing fundraiser. Wishing you much health and happiness!
Thomas A. Schifini
This is for my life time friend, Pete Hauser, who passed away at age 73 in the summer of 2019. Pete had blood cancer and fought hard to beat it. He was a wonderful man and I miss him everyday. God Bless you for taking on this wonderful project, you should be proud of your efforts.
Wiltsie Family
In memory of Ken Wiltsie who attended Columbia H.S. and in support of Jessica Borst who is an example of the best qualities of todays youth.
JOEL R WIEST
Congratulations to Jessica Borst and her nomination for student of the year.
Joan Davis
Hi Jessica! This is near and dear to my heart as I was diagnosed with AML last year Thank you for raising money for such a great cause! ❤️Mrs. Davis
Elise Beams
For one of my favorite second graders of all time
elisa d. comerford
best of all good things for you!
Cheyenne Abbott
All the way from Kentucky!
Maureen McKernon
Good luck! From Maureen & Johan
Lynda Owen
Good luck on your fundraising! Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
Anonymous
Best of luck with this worthy cause!!
JJ Haywood
Way to go Jessica!
Ray Ray
Cheers from Michigan!
Colleen Pyne
Good luck!
Mary Wrobel
You go girl!!!!
Chuck Salerno
Good luck in reaching ALL your goals in life!
Matthew and Krista Petrowski
Sending our support and love your way! xoxo
Mari Lynn Grey
A beautiful young lady inside and out!
CJ Motta
You are doing an amazing job and making a huge difference!!! You should be so proud of yourself. Keep up the good work! We love you.
Anonymous
I am a retired assistant from EGCSD. Thank you for your courage and bravery??.
Christine Krenzer
Awesome job Jessica!!!
Larry Cohen and the Spechts
Best of luck to a very special young lady. Fondly, Larry Cohen, the Cohens and the Spechts
Karin Sencer
Terrific job Jess! Love the sencer’s
Jason Labombard
Huge, from New Mexico! Good luck!
Tina Dishong
Good luck from the Dishongs!
The Meisel Family
Wishing you all the best Jessica!
Anthony Donovan
Vermont Supports
Eileen and Michael Heltzer
Go Jess! Proud to support your fundraiser. You are a warrior! Xo Michael, Eileen, Abby and Gwen Heltzer
Stanley Levy
I am proud of you Jessica!
Todd and Tracey LaFreniere
Good luck Jessica!!
Robert Muller
Great Job, Keep up the good work. I am sure your parents are extremely proud of you for all you have done. Best wishes.
Roberta & Howard Mandell
We hope for a complete cure for this disease so that no other children will have to go through what you went through
Tina and Mike Tierney
You’re awesome!
Jean Sheviak
I saw the information about your fundraiser in The Advertiser. Good luck!
Mona Fabricant
In honor of all the brave children and parents making the world a better place for the next generation.
(Aunt) Peggy Motta
Proud of you Jess!!! Fundraising is hard work but so rewarding...keep up the good work!
Tara Stachelski
So proud of you Jessica!
Raymond Borst
We’re very proud of you. Love ❤️, Papa & Grammy
Michael and Cari Tierney
Jessica, What a beautiful and strong woman you have become! God bless you! The Tierney Family
Jill Bonesteel
Great job Jessica! ❤️
The Miano Family
Such a worthy cause spearheaded by a lovely young lady! Good Luck!!
Colyn
Love ya Jess! So proud of you!
Carol Borst
I know how hard you are working to make this a success. You go! Jessica.
Siobhan Beccalori
Love you Jessica!
Kimberly Edberg
You are an inspiration to us all.. we love you !!❤️❤️❤️