Students of the Year Madison
Eliza Marcus | Taking a Swing at Cancer
Eliza's Students of the Year Fundraiser
Jan 06, 2021
My Dad has bone marrow cancer. Those are hard words to type. He was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2016 and although his cancer is not curable, he has beaten it back. He is working full time, enjoying life, and remains optimistic. My parents have worked very hard to raise money for blood cancer research. They have fought to improve the lives of blood cancer patients everywhere. When I learned about the opportunity to join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Student of the Year - I knew I had to do my part.
I ask you to join me in supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) by making a donation to my fundraising campaign. When my Dad was diagnosed - I remember feeling helpless. Like there was nothing I could do to help. Now I can. By contibuting to my campaign for LLS, you support the many facets of their mission work- from investing in groundbreaking research, including for cancers like Multiple Myeloma, providing education and support to patients, and advocating at the state and federal level for legislation to help those living with cancer. Since the 1960s, survival rates for many blood cancer patients have doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled. Frankly - that's not enough. I want my Dad to live. I want anyone who has blood cancer to survive.
Please visit my website and share it with anyone you know who would also like to join us in the fight against blood cancer. With your help, we have the power, the passion, and the resolve to achieve a world without blood cancer.
On behalf of cancer patients (my Dad) and their families everywhere, I sincerely thank you for your support!
All donations are tax-deductible. For more information about LLS, please visit lls.org
60 Comments
Katie & Ben Marcus
So proud of you, Eliza, for making a difference for your dad and others living with blood cancer. Let's find a cure for Multiple Myeloma!
Toni Runkel
My friend, Ben Marcus! So a cure can be found and suffering will end! Keep fighting!
Kari Doerfler
What an amazing daughter, you must be so proud!
Anonymous
Great job you are doing this !
Tobi and Mike Marcus
Happy to support this worthy cause!
Alyssa Tesar
What a beautiful campaign and impact Eliza! Kudos to you and I look forward to seeing all you create in life. Thank you for including me in the list and it's my pleasure to support this research for your family, who I hold dear, and for others in my life who have been impacted by blood cancers. Together we can do great things! ❤️
Lisa Kass
Bravo, Eliza!
Annamarie and JP Kealy
You are amazing Eliza! Thank you for helping so many patients! ❤️
Tollemura family
Eliza Keep up this incredible work Theo can’t wait to meet you and family Much Love Theo Jamie and Travis
chris mayka
No more cancer. More Ben!
Stephen D and Susan B Marcus
Eliza - What a wonderful and important project. And what a wonderful way to help others. Also,what a wonderful way to honor your father. He is a caring physician helping others - a wonderful husband - a wonderful son. I guess, wonderful is the word of the day. And, by the way, Eliza - you are wonderful! With love, Susan and Stephen Marcus
Linda Lee
So proud of you Eliza- your dad is awesome and your family is going to make a difference for so many patients. ♥️
Melissa Hollendyke
Proud of you, Eliza! It’s been a joy watching you blossom into the intelligent, kind, amazing young woman you’ve become. I’m honored to contribute to the cause in the hopes that your dad will have the opportunity to continue watching you blossom for many years to come.
Sue Rosen
Congrats on your great endeavor. I have no doubt you will succeed!!!
Lisa & Tom Perini
We wish you much success with your project!
The Silver Family
Way to go, Eliza! 💗
Anna Trull
Attagirl, Eliza - you are pretty awesome, like your dad!
Margaret Meyer
In honor of my sister, Dorothy, who died of M.M. almost 30 years ago.
Anonymous
Love your Dad! This is a fantastic effort on your part - no surprise from a Marcus.
The LaMontagne Family
Eliza, you are doing great things, both now and in the future.
Matt and Amy Rontal
Good luck in reaching your goal Eliza!
Mike & Lynne Terry
So happy to support this worthy cause and your amazing family!
Ashley Anderson
Great job, Eliza. Strong support for your wonderful father and your family. Strong work!
Marge Abegglen
You are always in my thoughts and prayers!!
Chris Dowling
I commend you for undertaking such a worthwhile project. Good luck with all your efforts!
Anonymous
good luck to you
Mary Zinn
Hugs from the Zinn Family.
Chris Maher
Hi Eliza, I had the great fortune of meeting your amazing dad on his MMRF trip to Patagonia. Looks like the apple didn't fall far from the tree. :-) Keep up the great work!
Mark & Patt Stugart
Ben, You are an inspiration!! Keep up the fight!You give others the hope that winning is possible!!!
Dianne & Bob Gomez
Eliza, I commend you on the wonderful thing you are doing for your Dad and for all the others afflicted by this disease. I know your Dad will overcome his illness because of the love and support of his family and friends. Your family remains in my heart and in my prayers. God bless you.
Barbara S Schmitt
How wonderful, Eliza, that you are leading your team to raise funds to combat this disease. Everybody that knows your Dad loves him, and his entire family! I am happy to be included in that large group of admirers. Barbara
Jurgen Luders
Eliza, thanks for doing this. What a great cause!
Ronald Suh
It is so wonderful to hear that your father is doing well. It is also wonderful to see your love and support for him in your message and effort. I am sure you make your parents proud every day. Love to your family, Ron (aka Donger) and the entire Suh Family
Lisa Schultz
Thank you for including me in your quest! What a wonderful way to support and acknowledge your Dad and the LLS community. Kudos!!
Jana Cannon
Thank you for fighting for a cure and helping your dad and so many others! I had the chance to meet him in Patagonia, and he is a great guy:)
Tiffany Glazer
Eliza, way to take charge and be the leader of a great cause! The world needs more people like you and your family.
Tom Pasic and Sharon Fry Pasic
Thank you for the chance to be part of this! Your note eloquently describes what we all feel in our hearts.
Liz McLaughlin & Mike IP
Eliza - What an outstanding job you are doing to help others. Great messaging, persistence, and follow through. Your dedication, hard work and commitment is inspirational. We miss you guys!!! Much love, Liz, Mike & Aidan
Sam and Beth Most
Good luck Eliza! Your father is an inspiration to us all.
Mark Licar
Eliza- Great job on your leadership on this! Your dad is an inspiration and a great doctor And we all love the guy! Let’s find a cure... Mark and Heidi Lucarelli
TOM FITZGERALD
HOPE THIS HELPS REACH YOUR GOAL ELIZA! GOOD LUCK WITH THE FUND RAISER. WARM REGARDS, TOM
Edward Walker
Thank you, Eliza for inviting Ellen and me to join your support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I admire you. I am grateful.
Carla J Alvarado
Aloha from Kona! Stay safe and warm in Madison and we shall see you next summer in Madison.
Ann Curtis & Sam Gubbels
Way to go, Eliza!Good luck with your goal!
Edward Farrior
Keep fighting Ben
Tim and Casey Bolinger
Eliza, we're very proud of you for leading this effort. You're a beautiful, kind and intelligent young lady who will continue to do great things. Know your parents are proud of you, as are your aunt and uncle. Here's to a cure for your father and all others. Love, Casey & Tim
Minas Constantinides, MD
A wonderful effort fighting a terrible disease.
Paul Minnihan
I pray for your continued health Ben, you are a blessing!
Kira Wehn
Happy to help even if it is jiust a little??
Mark Herkert
How can anyone not donate after reading Eliza's compelling and well written request? I for one could not not give!
Charles Ford
Dear Eliza, What a wonderful cause. Your dad is a treasured friend and colleague whose optimism and supportive family are exemplary. We are happy to lend support. My wife Sharon will be responding similarly to our neighbor Stella Wickman. Congratulations on choosing this worthy endeavor. –Chuck Ford and Sharon James
Steven Pearlman
In honor of Ben Marcus
Jennifer & Bart Davis
Good luck,!
Lucille Porter
You are inspirational!
Emmett
Eliza, I hope your dad continues his great progress for many years to come!
Krishna Patel
Eliza, you are clearing as amazing as your dad! You are making a difference in this world! Krishna Patel
Mollee Bloom Marcus
Helping my brother and all those in need with this important research.
Christen and Joe Ring
Wonderful work Eliza!
Joe Beeler
Thank You Madison!
Mary Lynn Moran
Dear Eliza, I am happy to donate to your fundraiser. Your Dad is an amazing man and I hope that he can continue to make wonderful memories with you and share his wisdom. Don't forget to write down all the stories, funny quirks, and lessons that he shares with you because no matter how much more time you have together, there is never enough.