For the third year in a row, high school students across the country are redefining what it means to be philanthropic in today's youth culture. Through the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) newest innovation in fundraising, the Students of the Year program, more than 600 motivated high school students raised significant funds for LLS's cutting-edge cancer research and patient services. The Atlanta candidates raised over $1,340,000 for the mission of LLS to find a cure and improve the lives of patients and their families. Atlanta is the first Students of the Year campaign to ever reach $1 million – this is a huge accomplishment and the students were instrumental in this success.
Alpharetta High School’s Sophia Abedi received the 2018 Top Campaign fundraiser award, raising over $50,000. She was one of the first Student of the Year candidates from Alpharetta High School, and because of her accomplishments went on to represent the Georgia Chapter for the National recognition. Because of her accomplishment, LLS granted her donation to be linked to a specific research portfolio.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma society is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to cure blood cancer. The money raised by the students will benefit the critical research and patient programs supported by the society.
