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LLS “Student of the Year” Program
For the past three years, Chagrin Falls High School (CFHS) has had students participate in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) “Students of the Year” fundraising program. This year, Avery Houston and Riley Firehammer represented CFHS at the grand finale program on March 9 at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Cleveland. The program promotes leadership development and philanthropy by high school students participating in a fundraising competition to benefit LLS. Every dollar that a student raises is equal to one vote. The candidate or team who raises the most money at the end of six weeks earns the title of “Students of the Year.” The “Students of the Year” receive a $2,500 scholarship towards the college or university of his or her choice. This year, 15 students from across Northeast Ohio participated in fundraising and raised more than $268,000.
In addition to impacting the fight against blood cancer, students can benefit by standing out among others when engaging with colleges or future employers. They will have boosted their resume while learning valuable leadership and life skills. While fundraising, students who excelled in the areas of mission awareness, volunteerism or community involvement are eligible for recognition through the Citizenship and Mission awards presented at the grand finale celebration. Riley Firehammer won the Mission Scholarship and received a $500 scholarship towards the college or university of her choice.
“I am raising money in honor of Claire, a young hero who is currently 10 years in remission after battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,” said Firehammer on her LLS online donation page. “My mission is to not only raise the most money but also to bring attention to blood cancers like leukemia, which is the most common form of cancer in children and teens.”
Houston said, “I am raising critical dollars in honor of a young patient hero who is currently battling blood cancer. Ava was 6 years old when she was diagnosed. Now at the age of 7, she has been undergoing treatment for one year at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. Even though she is considered in remission, she still has two years left of chemo treatments before she is considered cancer free.”
In 2016, CFHS student Abbey Cloonan won “Student of the Year” and in 2017, Margaret Sobota won the Mission Scholarship.
Gurney Raises Record-Breaking Amount for LLS
Gurney Elementary School students have raised a record-breaking amount of money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This was Gurney’s best year for the “Pennies for Patients” initiative as they raised more than $8,000. The money raised for the society funds research, patient access and advocacy for the patient to ensure they are receiving the highest level of care.
Justin Wise and Lisa Dugach, teachers at Gurney Elementary School, challenged their students to raise more than last year. They promised their students that if they raised $6,000, then they would dye their hair purple. The goal was reached before the end of the campaign and students saw Wise and Dugach with purple hair all during the school day on March 16.
Second-grade teacher Ben Rose challenged his students that if they raised over $7,000 that he would sport a mohawk. Since the students also surpassed that goal, he is now wearing that hairstyle.
Surprise Friends With Flock of Flamingos
Chagrin Falls High School Instrumental Music Program is holding a fundraiser for individuals and families to send a flock of flamingos to the yards of friends and family in the Chagrin Falls School District from April 13 to April 22. The fundraiser is for the Chagrin Falls band and orchestra trip to perform at Walt Disney World in November.
A donation of $20 or more will send a flock of flamingos to friends or family. If one wakes up with a flock in the yard, a donation of $10 will take the flock away. Donate more than $10 and the flock will be taken away and you can choose the next friend to be flocked. Flock-Me-Not Insurance will be offered to those who would like to support the fundraiser but do not want flamingos. Suggested donation is $25. Call the Flocking Hot Line to be placed on the Do Not Flock list.
For more information, to Flock a Friend or to purchase Flock-Me-Not Insurance, call 440-561-9341 or visit www.ChagrinFallsMusicLovers.com and click on the Events tab.
