{"id":60063,"date":"2018-03-02T17:06:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T15:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-commitment-to-curing-cancer-high-school-fundraising-campaign-raises-192000-in-seven-weeks-for-the-leukemia-lymphoma-society\/"},"modified":"2018-03-02T18:08:03","modified_gmt":"2018-03-02T22:08:03","slug":"compromiso-a-curar-el-cancer-campana-de-escuelas-secundarias-recauda-mas-de-192000-en-siete-semanas-para-la-leukemia-lymphoma-society","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/compromiso-a-curar-el-cancer-campana-de-escuelas-secundarias-recauda-mas-de-192000-en-siete-semanas-para-la-leukemia-lymphoma-society\/","title":{"rendered":"Commitment to Curing Cancer: High School Fundraising Campaign Raises $192,000+ in Seven Weeks For The Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prngen2{\nBORDER-TOP:black 0pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 0pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: CENTER; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:black 0pt; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prngen3{\nBORDER-TOP:black 0pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 0pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 0pt; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:black 0pt; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prnsbt0{\nBORDER-TOP:0pt\n}\n.prnsbr0{\nBORDER-RIGHT:0pt\n}\n.prnbcc{\nBORDER-COLLAPSE: COLLAPSE\n}\n.prnsbl0{\nBORDER-LEFT:0pt\n}\n.prnsbb0{\nBORDER-BOTTOM:0pt\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">SAN JOSE, California<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 2, 2018<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0The Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society&#8217;s (LLS) second annual Students of the Year campaign exceeded all expectations, with 21 Candidate Teams, comprised of 36 extraordinary high school students, raising over <span class=\"xn-money\">$192,000<\/span> to help find cancer cures. Winners of the seven-week competition were announced at the Grand Finale Gala on <span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, February 24, 2018<\/span> at the Corinthian Grand Ballroom in <span class=\"xn-location\">San Jose, CA.<\/span> The gala celebrated the accomplishments of local young philanthropists committed to cancer cures and LLS&#8217;s supporters.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg3a0fleft\" style=\"TEXT-ALIGN: left; WIDTH: 100%\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg3a0fleft\" title=\"Leukemia_and_Lymphoma_Society_Logo\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Leukemia_and_Lymphoma_Society_Logo\" align=\"middle\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/639724\/Leukemia_and_Lymphoma_Society_Logo.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Team Cut Out Cancer, led by <span class=\"xn-person\">Arnav Verma<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Anoushka Dave<\/span> of University Preparatory Academy, raised over <span class=\"xn-money\">$25,000<\/span> and were named the 2018 Students of the Year and received a <span class=\"xn-money\">$1,000<\/span> college scholarship. Though the competition has concluded, the team is still eager to raise <span class=\"xn-money\">$50,000<\/span> in order to tie their name to an LLS Research Portfolio. The portfolios include a variety of projects that focus on specific blood cancer research, so candidates may choose one that is meaningful to them.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re very proud to have raised so much for an important cause in such a short period of time. We still are pushing ourselves to reach our goal of <span class=\"xn-money\">$50,000<\/span> because we know every dollar helps blood cancer patients,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Arnav Verma<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Anoushka Dave<\/span> of Team Cut Out Cancer &#8220;After we researched stories of those affected and learnt about the life-changing consequences of leukemia and lymphoma, we decided that we would make a change. Our passion for helping LLS&#8217; mission to fight against cancer motivated us to put our best into this campaign. We are happy to help LLS in creating a world without blood cancer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Participants in fundraising campaigns, like Students of the Year, are helping LLS make an impact on the lives of cancer patients, not someday, but today. LLS is leading the charge in exploring new paths to cures and treatments, with almost 300 cutting-edge research projects underway, many in the promising new areas of\u00a0immunotherapy\u00a0and personalized medicine. In addition to finding blood cancer cures, many of the treatments LLS has helped fund are now helping patients with other cancers and chronic diseases.<\/p>\n<p>Team CUREblood, led by <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Meghana Chintala<\/span><\/b>, <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Amy Kumar<\/span> <\/b>and <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Tanvir Sandhu<\/span> <\/b>of University Preparatory Academy were named First Runner-Up. Second Runner-Up was Team &#8220;Wheel&#8221; Find a Cure, led by <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Emilie Erickson<\/span> <\/b>of Scotts Valley High School. Emilie also received the Shooting Star Award for being the first Candidate to raise over <span class=\"xn-money\">$10,000<\/span>. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Every young, fearless student who participated in this campaign is an inspiration and a role model to future generations. They embody the idea that anyone can make a difference with hard work and dedication,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Pooja Klebig, Sr.<\/span> Manager of Special Events of LLS&#8217;s Silicon Valley &amp; Monterey Bay Area Chapter. &#8220;What the candidates were able to achieve in seven weeks is truly amazing, and will have a tremendous impact on the lives of blood cancer patients and their families.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>The black-tie gala was hosted by <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Taylor Amarante<\/span>, In-Stadium Show Host of the San Jose Earthquakes<\/b>. Speakers included cancer survivor, <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Ethan Pope<\/span><\/b>, age 10, who is in remission from Very High Risk Acute Lymphomblastic Leukemia, <b>Sienna Pope<\/b>, age 8, who was a 100% match to be Ethan&#8217;s bone marrow donor, and <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Kate Berardo<\/span>, Head of Leadership Development at Facebook<\/b>, who illustrated the importance of the dollars raised for LLS in correspondence to leadership qualities in the workforce. <\/p>\n<p>Corporate Sponsors included <b>Argyle Data, Lexus of Stevens Creeks<\/b>, <b>Specialty Solid Waste &amp; Recycling,<\/b> <b>RFI Enterprises, <\/b>and <b>NetApp<\/b>. Additional LLS supporters included <b>DJ Nabs, Alan Cash Video, Jessica Williams Photography, Anchor Photography and TapSnap<\/b>. <\/p>\n<p>LLS Silicon Valley &amp; Monterey Bay Area Chapter recognized and celebrated candidates for their commitment to LLS through &#8220;Honor Roll&#8221; Awards for Mission, Volunteerism, and Community Involvement. <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Nicole Gou<\/span><\/b> of St. Francis High School and <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Zainab Nasir<\/span><\/b> of Lynbrook High School received the Volunteerism Award; <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Abigail Shamelashvili<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Elizabeth White<\/span><\/b> and <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Jacqueline Beaufore<\/span><\/b> of Homestead High School received the Mission Award; and <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Christina Vo<\/span> <\/b>of Silver Creek High School received the Community Involvement Award. Christina also received the Future Leader Award and a <span class=\"xn-money\">$500<\/span> college scholarship for demonstrating strong leadership skills by strategically creating and implementing a successful campaign. <b>Argyle Data<\/b> was also awarded the 2018 Community Corporate Philanthropy Award.<\/p>\n<div>\n<table id=\"convertedTable1c1f\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"prnsbt0 prnsbr0 prnbcc prnsbb0 prnsbl0\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>2018 Students of the Year Candidates<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Silicon Valley &amp; Monterey Bay Area Chapter<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Visit the candidate&#8217;s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.studentseries.org\/content\/meet-our-2018-students-of-the-year\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow\">fundraising pages here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team Beat It<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team ProCURE<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Abigal Shamelashvili, Homestead High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Nicole Gou, St. Francis High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Elizabeth White, Homestead High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Zainab Nasir, Lynbrook High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Jacqueline Beaufore, Homestead High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team ProHealth<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team Cancer conCUREors<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Rosheni Kandaswamy, Silver Creek High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Alden Gu, Lynbrook High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team reMISSION<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team Can-cer Vive<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Silpa Ajjarapu, Monta Vista High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Christina Vo, Silver Creek High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Meera Bambroo, Monta Vista High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team CUREblood<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team Thrive<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Amy Kumar, University Preparatory Academy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Karan Singh Ratra, Moreau Catholic High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Meghana Chintala, University Preparatory Academy\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Tanvir Sandhu, University Preparatory Academy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team Together for the Cure<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Amelia Gleixner, Notre Dame High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team CUREnation<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Aditi Rao, Lynbrook High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team Tumorators<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Thishitha Vaikuntam, Lynbrook High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Ishani Malipatlolla, Notre Dame High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Shruthi Shyam, Notre Dame High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team CUREosity<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Amy Zhang, Monta Vista High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team Vikings<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Wenyu Chen, Monta Vista High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Vatsal Gupta, Irvington High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team Cut Out Cancer<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team Vitae<\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Anoushka Dave, University Preparatory Academy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Aayushi Jani, Lynbrook High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Arnav Verma, University Preparatory Academy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Lauren Ho, Lynbrook High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team Fight Strong<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team &#8220;Wheel&#8221; Find a Cure<\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Kanika Khemka, Notre Dame High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Emilie Erickson, Scotts Valley High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Sanya Shah, Presentation High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>The Impacters<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team Lifeline<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Layla Yassin, Granada High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Aarya Gupta, Homestead High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Tatum Hayes, Granada High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Team Love Boat<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>The Purifiers<\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Jacob Isaacs, Los Gatos High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Anoop Dhindsa, Notre Dame High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Trevor Ross, Los Gatos High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Harleen Judge, Notre Dame High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>About The Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society <br \/><\/b>The Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society \u00ae (LLS) is the world&#8217;s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin&#8217;s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1949 and headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Rye Brook, NY<\/span>, LLS has chapters throughout <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>. To learn more, visit\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lls.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.LLS.org<\/a>. Patients should contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, <span class=\"xn-chron\">9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/639724\/Leukemia_and_Lymphoma_Society_Logo.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/639724\/Leukemia_and_Lymphoma_Society_Logo.jpg<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  The Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society&#8217;s (LLS) Silicon Valley &amp; Monterey Bay Area Chapter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">SAN JOSE, California<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 2, 2018<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0The Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society&#8217;s (LLS) second annual Students of the Year campaign exceeded all expectations, with 21 Candidate Teams, comprised of 36 extraordinary high school students, raising over <span class=\"xn-money\">$192,000<\/span> to help find cancer cures. 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