Welcome to our Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fundraiser page! Our team is passionate about supporting cancer research, with a focus on finding innovative treatments and, ultimately, a cure for blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma. Every dollar raised through this effort will go directly toward research that can help save lives and provide hope for those battling these diseases. By funding cutting-edge science, we aim to make a lasting impact in the fight against cancer. Your support helps bring us one step closer to that future.

Get to Know Me

This year, I’m proud to be a part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign, working to raise as much as possible for LLS’s mission.

Hi! I'm Kaden Mendez, a dedicated senior at Granger High School, graduating in 2025. I’m passionate about making a difference in my community, which is why I’m thrilled to be a candidate for the Utah Student Visionaries of the Year campaign. Leading this fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society aligns with my commitment to helping others and driving change.

As a GTI Ambassador, HOSA member, and part of the Granger track team, I’ve balanced academics with extracurriculars, always striving to make a positive impact. I’m currently training to become a medical assistant and a phlebotomist and plan to complete an externship at the University of Utah, with a goal of studying oncology.

Having witnessed multiple family members battle cancer, this cause is deeply personal to me. I’m determined to support cancer research that will make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Thank you for joining me in this fight!

Meet the Team!

Our team, Ahlam Elnoor, Jenny Le, Sofia, Tafani Mochimaru, Arri, Romisha Adhikari, Avery, Shenel Arenas, Maty Bamba, Willimena, and Christina Le is a group of passionate individuals, each bringing their own energy and dedication to this mission. We’re united by our commitment to finding a cure and making a difference. Together, we’ll keep pushing forward and won’t stop until we make a difference.

As a global leader in the fight against blood cancer, LLS:

• Funds cutting-edge research leading to breakthroughs in immunotherapy, genomics and personalized medicine that are improving and saving the lives of patients
• Provides free education and support for blood cancer patients and families, including personalized, one-on-one support, assistance with identifying and enrolling in clinical trials, and more.
• Mobilizes thousands of advocates to drive policy changes that accelerate the development of new cancer treatments and break down barriers to care.

Please consider joining this fight by making a donation. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax-deductible. Please visit my website often and tell friends who would also like to donate!

Thanks to your support, my efforts will help ensure this generation is the last to see cancer.

On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, thank you!

For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org.