There are great things in store for the 2020 New Haven Students of the Year Grand Finale, and we want you to be a part of it. Join us as for this virtual event, as we celebrate the 2020 class of Candidates! Experience the silent auction and the awards ceremony!

Inland Empire Kickoff

Every year, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) chooses a young blood cancer survivor or patient to act as the face of the Students of the Year campaign, to inspire the candidates and remind them why they're raising funds for LLS. This year's Honored Hero is Tarin Bowles from Nashville, TN. Tarin is 9-years-old and is in the 4th grade at Lockeland Design Center Elementary. When she was 5-years-old, Tarin was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, or ALL, which is one of the most common childhood cancers. Tarin underwent treatment and is now in remission. She enjoys Theater Bug, running club, dance, Girl Scouts, and one day wants to attend vet school. 

Students of the Year candidates, parents and team members are invited to attend our Fundraising Workshop on Sunday, December 8th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at The Wond'ry at Vanderbilt University. Get tips from past candidates and their parents on running a successful campaign, including how to write a compelling fundraising letter, build a team, set up your website, utilize social media, event ideas, and much more! Attendees will get a chance to take team photos, meet our Honored Hero, win LLS gear and other fun prizes, and will leave prepared to hit the ground running when Students of the Year kicks off on January 19th. A light lunch and free parking will be provided. Each candidate should bring at least one parent and as many of their team members as possible. Candidates are asked to please RSVP to Ashleigh.Keiser@LLS.org with their number of guests by Monday, December 2nd.