Congratulations to the 2017 Students of the Year Winner!
Ella Behnke was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Lymphoblastic Lymphoma at the age of 2 1/2. She is not sure why she was picked to have cancer, but she knows that she is so thankful to be here today. She says that because of her doctors and advanced treatments she is ten years in remission and a healthy sophomore cheerleader at Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio, Texas.
Cancer taught Ella that she is resilient, courageous, worthy, and strong. Determined to help find a cure, she raised a staggering amount in 7 weeks to become The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "2017 Students of the Year" winner.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Students of the Year is an exciting leadership development and philanthropy program in which high school students participate in a fundraising competition to benefit LLS.
Every dollar raised counts as one vote. The candidates/teams who raise the most money at the end of the 7 week competition earn the title Student(s) of the Year.
For motivated high school students, this program ensures they stand out among their peers when engaging with colleges and/or future employers. Through guidance and mentoring from experienced professionals at LLS they will make a real impact in the fight against blood cancers.
Students of the Year are making a huge difference in their schools, their communities and their lives.
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