Students of the Year Pittsburgh

Lexi Ribstein | Team LexiStrong

Lexi's Students of the Year Fundraiser

Feb 10, 2021

Thanks for visiting my page!

 I have been given the amazing opportunity to be a part of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Students of the Year 2021 Campaign. This is a seven-week fundraising competition to raise money in support of LLS starting February 5th, 2021 - March 26th, 2021. I have formed Team LexiStrong with the help of my friends and family.  I will be working to help raise the funds necessary to benefit those who need them. I am asking my friends and family to help us assist the efforts of the LLS to find a cure for blood cancer. 
 

I am very passionate about helping LLS as a result of my own battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma my junior year of high school.  On November 1, 2019, I went into St. Clair Hospital’s ER with mild chest pains, leaving with the news there was a mass in my chest.  Two days later, I was sent to Children’s Hospital where a biopsy was performed, revealing the diagnosis of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.  A PET scan just days later confirmed the cancer had progressed to Stage 4, meaning it was all throughout my neck, chest, collarbone, lungs, and under arms.  From November 15 until February 17 I underwent five rounds of chemotherapy, then followed by fourteen days of radiation in the months of March and April.  On July 10, 2020 I received the call from my oncologists that I was officially cancer free.  Three days later, I rang the bell.  

Each charitable dollar you contribute to our campaign makes an impacting difference. One hundred percent of these funds go directly to LLS in support of its longstanding mission to cure Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and Myeloma and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Not only is LLS helping patients with blood cancers, but LLS is going beyond blood cancer by funding more than 60% of the blood cancer therapies being used to treat other cancers. Blood cancers account for more than 40% of all childhood cancers, and most children are treated with the same toxic combinations of chemotherapies developed decades ago for adults, leaving them with lifelong complications. This is why LLS has created the LLS Children’s Initiative with a commitment to expand their investment in research and therapies to allow young patients to not only survive their cancer, but thrive in their lives after treatment, something I am personally passionate about.


Please join us to support the efforts of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  By making a donation in any amount, you are supporting the programs and critical research LLS is doing. We only have until March 26th to collect donations so please support today and share this page with your friends!

Thank you in advance for your support!

 

 

34 Comments

  • Dan Yates

    Lexi!!! You are a star ⭐️ the meaning of the word warrior should be changed in the dictionary to ‘warrior - Lexi Ribstein’ Super proud of you kiddo

  • Shannon Tiernan

    Way to go, Lexi!!

  • The Reinke Family

    Best of luck, Lexi! You have been an inspiration to so many. The Reinke Family

  • Orlandini Family

    You truly are a beautiful spirit! Prayers & Love From The Orlandini Family ??

  • Michelle Gardiner

    So proud of your courage and strength Lexi! You will encourage and inspire many. Love you! The Gardiner Family

  • Jen, Don, Mason & Olivia Le

    Lexi we love you and are so proud of how strong you are 💜

  • JP Morgan

    Lexi Strong

  • Sandy Teodori

    Best of luck to you with your campaign! ❤️

  • Bizic Family

    Way to fight Lexi! We love you and can’t wait to see what your future holds 💖

  • Michelle Lund

    Way to go Lexi!!

  • Donati Family

    Good luck with your campaign Lexi Love the Donatis

  • The Donis Family

    In loving memory of my grandmother.

  • The Poggi Family

    You're the best, Lexi!

  • George R. Savarese

    You are what champions are made of.

  • Jennifer Carter

    Lexi, you are a beacon of hope to all you meet! Jen

  • Jillian Piscitelli

    Supporting Team Lexistrong. You go girl!! The Piscitelli's

  • Kari King

    Love you girl!!!

  • McDanel Michele

    #tlexistrong

  • The Coyle Family

    Good luck Lexi! The Coyle Family

  • Golden Family

    So proud of you! Lots of love - the Goldens

  • Lindsey Callender

    With Love and Prayers, way to go Lexi! The Callender Family

  • Claire Katz

    You are amazing Lexi!! Good luck with your campaign!!

  • Renee Pendergast

    Love and blessings...Go Lexi!

  • Amanda L Checque

    Lexi, you are so strong and are making such a difference. So proud to have taught you!

  • Megan Shilling

    Lexi, You are a warrior and I’m honored to be a cancer survivor with you. Megan Shilling

  • Stephanie Greene

    You are an amazing young woman. I'm proud to know you. Keep up the good fight.

  • Nico Gill

    Nicolette Gill is thinking about you and happy to see you fight hard!

  • Brian Fleck

    LexiStrong! Great job

  • Taylor Childers

    You go girl 💪🏼

  • Jacqueline Guenther

    Great job Lexy!!!

  • Paula Orie

    Go Lexi!

  • The Capriotti Family

    You’re an inspiration Lexi.

  • Harpst family

    #lexistrong

  • Ferris Family

    Crush that goal Lexi!

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