The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Illinois Region

A huge thank you to our amazing Challenge Sponsors! ?? Your generous support is helping make Light the Night a success and bringing hope to those affected by blood cancer. We’re so grateful for your commitment! #LightTheNight

Join us in welcoming Maggie Burke to Visionaries of the Year! ? Maggie first became involved with LLS during the 2024 Visionaries of the Year campaign via Team Rememberate, supporting our fabulous co-chair Kristen Hill. The work and mission of LLS is personal for Maggie - who joins the Visionaries of the Year Leadership Committee in support of family members who continue to fight blood cancer and alongside Kristen, who in honor of her mother, works tirelessly to support LLS and their mission. Cheers to you, Maggie! We are thrilled to have your continued impact with Visionaries of the Year Chicago and LLS!

Give a round of applause for our Student Visionaries Candidates, Isabela & Mira! Isabela is a Sophomore and Mira is a Junior at Buffalo Grove High School. Isabela is an honors student, liaison for student government, class board representative, and PR officer for for Jewish Culture Club. Mira works as the treasurer for student government and Jewish Culture Club and is currently completing an internship at a local hospital. Both Isabela & Mira are passionate about the medical field and understand the importance of providing resource and support for blood cancer patients and their families. “Yesterday is gone, tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today to impact our future”. These words from Isabela’s grandfather motivate these candidates to make the most of their opportunity through Student Visionaries of the Year. Congratulations Isabela & Mira! Interested in learning more? Contact LLS Staff [email protected] or [email protected] to learn how you can be a part of Student Visionaries of the Year. #LLSVisionaries #StudentVisionaries #CancelBloodCancer

? A huge thank you to our incredible Light the Night Local Sponsors! ?? Your generous support helps us light the night and make a lasting impact on our community. Together, we're bringing hope, strength, and a brighter future to those affected by blood cancer. ?? #LightTheNight

Thank you to our LTN Bright Lights! All these individuals raised over $1,000. Congratulations on the great fundraising! #LLS #LightTheNight #LTNIllinois

Thank you $25K+ LTN Teams! LLS appreciates your incredible fundraising efforts! #LLS #LightTheNight

Thank you to our $50K+ Teams on their wonderful fundraising efforts! #LLS #LightTheNight

Thank you to our 2024 $100K+ teams! The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is so grateful for your fundraising efforts. #LLS #LightTheNight

Give a warm round of applause for our Student Visionaries candidates, Josie & Sydney! Josie & Sydney are both Juniors at Deerfield High School. Outside of class, Josie participates in many art and music programs including choir, her schools musical productions, and serving as an assistant director at a youth theater program. Sydney has participated in multiple leadership positions including her school’s student council, Beber Camp’s Pio Program, and a mission trip with MSCY. Both Josie & Sydney are inspired by LLS and the mission, and are driven to make a difference in their community, help others, and learn what it means to be a leader. Welcome Josie & Sydney! Interested in learning more? Contact LLS Staff [email protected] or [email protected] to learn how you can be a part of Student Visionaries of the Year. #LLSVisionaries #StudentVisionaries #CancelBloodCancer

Let’s hear it for our Student Visionaries of the Year candidate, Jake! Jake is a Senior at Mather High School. Jake has participated in Student Visionaries of the Year as a candidate in 2023, and is incredibly excited to make an impact again this year! Jake has multiple years of leadership experience in his hockey, baseball, and bowling teams, as well as through The Chicago All City Youth Orchestra. Jake can’t wait to continue his legacy of support for LLS and our mission, and raise crucial funds in honor of his uncle Mark. Congratulations, Jake! Interested in learning more? Contact LLS Staff [email protected] or [email protected] to learn how you can be a part of Student Visionaries of the Year. #LLSVisionaries #StudentVisionaries #CancelBloodCancer