I am honored to participate in the 2019 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 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(s) 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.

My friend, Faith Froehlich, is a co-candidate for this campaign as she was diagnosed with leukemia at age 3. She has been cancer free since she was 5 all thanks to the care, support, and treatment LLS had provided. Another friend of mine, Mia Rapella, is a co-candidate alongside Faith to further support her. Twelve friends and I are on Faith and Mia’s campaigning team to support this important cause.

All donations are greatly appreciated! 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.

On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, thank you for your support!