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Beating Cancer is in Our Blood
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Students of the Year
Students of the Year is a philanthropic leadership development program for exemplary high school students. During the campaign, participants foster professional skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing, and project management in order to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).
The title Student(s) of the Year is awarded to the candidate or co-candidates in each community that raise the most funds during the 7-week competition.
The impact you help lls make
Though LLS is known for funding groundbreaking research to find better treatments and cures, we do so much more.
We fund approximately
300
active lls research projects
Invest nearly
$1.3 Billion
In cancer research
Help more than
55,000
patients afford treatments
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I can honestly say Students of the Year was the greatest learning experience I have ever had. The interactions I had with people who were so proud of my fundraising and lessons of persistence when trying to succeed in something, were incredible.
Eloise
2019 Candidate
I can honestly say Students of the Year was the greatest learning experience I have ever had. The interactions I had with people who were so proud of my fundraising and lessons of persistence when trying to succeed in something, were incredible.
Testimonial Eloise
"This campaign was a tremendous learning experience for me, I now possess skills I never did before, and find myself fearless in certain situations.”
Candidate
2018
"This campaign was a tremendous learning experience for me, I now possess skills I never did before, and find myself fearless in certain situations.”
Testimonial 2
This campaign has taught us to be strong leaders, effective motivators, and most of all, good people, for at the end of the day we all seek one mission--to beat cancer once and for all.
Campaign Team Member
2017
This campaign has taught us to be strong leaders, effective motivators, and most of all, good people, for at the end of the day we all seek one mission--to beat cancer once and for all.
Testimonial 3
"I learned so much! I learned about leadership by managing my team. Sponsorship calls taught me about professionalism and networking. Most importantly, I learned about blood cancers and was inspired to make a difference."
Candidate
2018
"I learned so much! I learned about leadership by managing my team. Sponsorship calls taught me about professionalism and networking. Most importantly, I learned about blood cancers and was inspired to make a difference."
Testimonial 4
This is an experience that you can find in few other places as a high schooler. I was excited to get the chance to help out blood cancer patients, but I never imagined just how much of a difference I could help make. LLS is doing amazing things and I think they're close to a cure. I'm honored to say I was a part of such a great program.
Candidate
2018
This is an experience that you can find in few other places as a high schooler. I was excited to get the chance to help out blood cancer patients, but I never imagined just how much of a difference I could help make. LLS is doing amazing things and I think they're close to a cure. I'm honored to say I was a part of such a great program.
Testimonial 1
We Are Seeking New 2018-19 Candidates!
We call on those strong enough to fight for others. We need standouts who can stand up to cancer. Find out if beating cancer is in your blood by applying as a candidate or co-candidate team.