I am honored to say that I am a candidate for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Student of the Year campaign! I would appreciate your support to help LLS in its mission to ensure access to cures and treatments for blood cancers.

I am running in this campaign in honor of my cousin, Reese, who endured leukemia for 9 years and unfortunately lost her battle at 13 years of age. I looked up to her as my role model. I learned so much from her whenever we would spend time together, and I am very grateful for that. I often wonder what it would be like if she was still here today. She would have been a senior in high school this year. Please help me honor Reese’s memory and bring awareness to this cause.