Bella Gurley is now 8 years old and in the 2nd grade. She loves the color pink and her favorite animal is an elephant.

Some other awesome facts to know about her:

- If she were as superhero her super power would be to talk to unicorns.

- Love & Family make her happy.

- When she grows up she wants to be a cheerleader.

- If she could open a store, one of the things she'd sell would be slime!

- Bella is able to go cross eyed and loves taking care of people.

On December 11, 2017 Bella was diagnosed with Burkitt's Lymphoma requiring 4 surgeries multiple treatments and long chemotherapy sessions. Fast forward to March 1, 2018 Bella received her cancer free diagnosis! Throughout, Bella and her family were very thankful for the multiple distractions and opportunities including playing the yukalaylee and making friends with her nurses.

Bella is such a bright and beautiful inspiration to everything and everyone around her and to this campaign. Thank you for reminding us what real strength looks like.

The Sentinel Hotel

614 SW 11th Ave

Portland, OR 

5pm - 9pm

Cocktail Attire

Support our local Students of the Year Teams by joining us at these fundraisers:

• February 1, 2019 – Gator Lock-in (Babysitting Night) – Gators Beat Blood Cancer
  Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, 9101 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814, 6-10PM
   
• February 1, 2019 – Panera Fundraiser – Team Fire Hearts
  Tysons, All day
   
• February 1, 2019 – Kung Fu Tea Fundraiser – Team Hope
  46950 Community Plaza, #104, Sterling, VA 20164, 6-10PM
   
• February 2, 2019 – "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" Painting Night – LOCO on Cancer
  16030 Jonella Farm Drive, Purcellville, VA, 10-1PM and 4-7PM
   
• February 4, 2019 – California Tortilla Night – Gators Beat Blood Cancer
   
• February 7, 2019 – Bingo Night at Harpers Ferry Brewing – LOCO on Cancer
  37412 Adventure Center Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132, 6:30PM
   
• February 8, 2019 – Panda Express Fundraiser – Team Fire Hearts
  7941 Tysons Corner Center L, McLean, VA 22102, 4-11PM
   
• February 8, 2019 – The Red Ball at Greenhouse Bistro – Knockout Blood Cancer
  2070 Chain Bridge Rd, Vienna, VA 22182, 5:30-8:30PM
   
• February 9, 2019 – Kendra Scott Gives Back – Team Hero 2
  11924 Market St, Reston, VA 20190
   
• February 10, 2019 – Annapolis Food Fundraiser – The White Outs
   
• February 11, 2019 – Chipotle Fundraiser – Team Hope
  47010 Community Plaza, Sterling, VA, 4-8PM
   
• February 12, 2019 – Chipotle Fundraiser – The Red Elephants
  10526 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD 20895, 4-8PM
   
• February 12, 2019 – Chipotle Fundraiser – Team Hero 2
  19825 Belmont Chase Dr Ste 130, Ashburn, VA 20147, 5-9PM
   
• February 12, 2019 – Sanctuary Interior Design – Scream Survivor
  6-8PM
   
• February 13, 2019 – MOD Food Fundraiser – The White Outs
  Oakton, VA, 5-9PM
   
• February 14, 2019 – Valentine's Day Adult Night at The Avenue – The Red Elephants
  5540 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20015
   
• February 17, 2019 – Chipotle Fundraiser – Strive for a Cure
  6707 Old Dominion Dr, Suite 110, McLean, VA 22101, 5-9PM
   
• February 17, 2019 – Red Party – Team Hero 2
   
• February 19, 2019 – Game Night at Dragon Hops Brewing – LOCO on Cancer
  130 E Main St, Purcellville, VA 20132
   
• February 19, 2019 – Medium Rare Fundraiser – Vikes for the Fight
  4904 Fairmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 5PM-close
   
• February 19, 2019 – Chipotle Fundraiser – Team S.W.A.T. 2.0
  10116 River Road Suite B, Potomac, MD 20854, 4-8PM
   
• February 19, 2019 – Cava Fundraiser – Gators Beat Blood Cancer
  6-10PM
   
• February 19, 2019 – Kendra Scott Gives Back – LOCO on Cancer
  11924 Market St, Reston, VA 20190, 2-5PM
   
• February 22, 2019 – Auction Night at Barking Dog – The Red Elephants
  4723 Elm St, Bethesda, MD 20814
   
• February 22, 2019 – Dinner for a Cause at Sette Osteria – Team Close Cares
  1634 14th St, NW, Washington, DC 20009
   
• February 23, 2019 – Talent Showcase – Team Juliana
  Washington-Lee High School, Arlington, VA 7PM
   
• February 23, 2019 – Fill the Toilet at 690 Brewery – LOCO on Cancer
  15670 Ashbury Church Rd, Purcellville, VA 20132, All day
   
• February 24, 2019 – Chipotle Fundraiser – LHS for LLS
  213 Maple Ave East. Vienna, VA, 4-8PM
   
• February 24, 2019 – Amelia's Allies Gala – Amelia's Allies
  Clifton, VA
   
• February 25, 2019 – Chipotle Fundraiser – The White Outs
  2946 Chain Bridge Rd, Oakton, VA 22124, 5-9PM
   
• February 26, 2019 – Chipotle Fundraiser – Gators Beat Blood Cancer
  4471 Willard Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, 4-8PM
   
• February 28, 2019 – Ralph Lauren Fundraiser – Knockout Blood Cancer
  2001 International Dr Space 2210, McLean, VA 22102, 6-8PM
   
• March 1, 2019 – Battle of the Bands – The Red Elephants
   

**Note: When attending these events, please be sure to mention you are there for an LLS fundraiser and the team name!

For more information about these events and how to support our 2019 Students of the Year campaign, please contact Molly Redican at Molly.Redican@LLS.org or 703-399-2912.

Join us for fun filled evening of mocktails, plated dinner, silent auction and dancing as we celebrate all the hard work and dedication of our Students of the Year candidates!

Join LLS staff and our candidate teams as we get celebrate the start of their fundraising campaigns!

Join us for an exclusive brunch with silent auctions as we celebrate our Students of the Year!

To purchase tickets, please visit http://www.studentsoftheyear.org/students-year-bay-area. Towards the bottom of the page, click on the candidate you would like your ticket purchase to go towards and click "Shop Our Store" on their fundraising page.