Tag Archives: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Local teen leads the fight against cancer

7 Feb

I love highlighting the great things our young people are doing for our community. This young man’s story is a great example.

Andrew Buttles, a sophomore at Webster Schroeder High School, has just embarked on a program called Students of the Year for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). It’s a “philanthropic leadership development program during which students foster professional skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing, and project management in order to raise funds for the LLS.” (www.lls.org)

The seven-week program runs from Feb. 5 through March 25, with the goal of raising money for LLS, and supporting the organization’s missions to find a cure for blood cancers and improve the quality of life for patients.

Andrew is the first Webster student to participate in this program. He’s leading a team of other Webster students, friends and family to increase awareness and raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The team has set an ambitious fundraising goal of $15,000, and has planned several initiatives over the next two months to achieve that goal. So far, they include:

  • a partnership with Schutt’s Apple Mill, which will be donating 10% of the proceeds from their Valentine’s Day Bundle to the campaign
  • Nickel Back Can and Bottle Return will contribute to the campaign if you mention LLS when you drop off your returns
  • attend the Webster Youth Hockey Association players vs. coaches hockey game on March 19; all proceeds will benefit the cause

In addition to raising money and supporting this very important cause, Andrew’s also hoping to earn the prestigious title of Student of the Year. Every dollar raised counts as one vote for his campaign. Let’s see if we can help put him — and his team — on top.

Here are some other ways in which you can help:

  • make a tax-deductable donation to his online fundraising page
  • share Andrew’s message and fundraising link with your contacts
  • donate a silent auction itsm for the Grand Finale Celebration auction
  • help secure a corporate sponsorship (they start at $5,000 and come with marketing benefits)

All donations are tax-deductible.

Click here to learn more about the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and click here to go to Andrew’s personal fundraising page. If you have any questions, contact rksbuttles@gmail.com.

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Ping pong and basketball news

13 Feb

Thanks to Debbie Kazimer for sending me the following information about the ping pong tournament held at Thomas High School Tuesday afternoon.

The charity tournament was organized by National Honor Society seniors Ben Kazimer, Matt Hill, David Tomer and Will Johnson to benefit Honor Flight, Rochester.

Thirty-two players participated in the tournament, including Superintendent Carmen Gumina, who challenged Ben to a match. Ben won in two very close games. Gumina and Ben each bet $20, and Ben donated his winnings to Honor Flight.

Webster Thomas principal Glenn Widor and several teachers also played in the tournament.

The boys succeeded in raising $1,000 for Honor Flight, an amazing achievement which reflected the hard work they put into organizing the tournament. Not pictured here are all of the raffle donations they collected from local businesses; they even got the trophies donated.

Our young people in Webster are something special.

 

And now, BASKETBALL!

The annual benefit basketball game sponsored by the Willink and Spry middle school student councils returns this year, but with a twist.

Or maybe a roll.

The annual game, scheduled for Friday March 2, pits students against students and (usually) staff against staff. But this year there’s an exciting new feature:  special guests the Rochester Wheels wheelchair basketball team will be joining the fun.

The sixth graders start the competition with boys versus boys followed by girls versus girls. They’re followed by the seventh and eighth graders playing together, with the boys starting and the girls finishing.

Finally, the Spry and Willink staff will team up this year to take on Rochester Wheels. That game alone will be worth the price of admission.

The two middle school student councils have raised tens of thousands of dollars over the years for an array of worthy causes. This year Spry Student Council is donating its proceeds to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Willink Student Council is donating its share to the Jack Foundation.

The game will be held on Friday, March 2 at 7 p.m. in the Webster Schroeder High School gym. Tickets are available for students to purchase during most lunches at both schools, and for all to buy at the door for a donation of $5 each. Refreshments and other concessions will be available for purchase. Additional donations of any amount are gladly accepted.

This is an awesome family-friendly, community event which will benefit some great community organizations. Everyone is invited to join in the fun.

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