Meet The Winners
Congratulations to our National Top Fundraisers for their outstanding commitment to the LLS mission.
2025 National
Top Fundraisers
Team ConneLLS for a Cure
Cedar and Posey Connell
Cedar and Posey, siblings from Boston, MA, led Team ConneLLS for a Cure. They joined to give back to the very organization that made Cedar’s recovery possible: he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2022 at age 15. Uniting their community to support the LLS mission, they raised an incredible $620,438, proving that vision and commitment pave the way for a world without blood cancer.
2025 National
Runners-Up
Team Banking on a Cure
Liv Hash, Sophia Stavros & MaryAlan Reeves
Third-year legacy team Banking on a Cure made their mark as National Runners-Up, raising a grand total of $552,338. Sophomores from Houston, TX, Sophia, MaryAlan, and Liv each ran in honor of loved ones affected by blood cancer. Notably, they received a $200,000 donation from the company who honored the memory of their former CEO who passed from a blood cancer. Their collective effort creates more progress and possibilities for blood cancer patients.
2025 National
Team Member of the Year
Team Bears Beating Cancer
Piper Downing
Piper from Team Bears Beating Cancer in the Greater Toledo area, joined to gain leadership and professional skills. We’re excited to announce her efforts raised a grand total of $157,760! Working with her mom, Piper connected with business leaders nationwide. Her outreach emails and rallying video resulted in incredible donations and support. Piper's dedication means real impact for blood cancer patients.
