Nearly 30 events scheduled to raise funds for LLS FROM NOW THRU FEBRUARY 28

NEWS RELEASE – Loveland Schools, January 10, 2020

TEAM CUREage – Ben Westley, Jordan Sovik, Sam Greenberg (Photo: Provided) 

LOVELAND, OH – Sam Greenberg, Jordan Sovik and Ben Westley – all seniors at Loveland High School – officially kicked off a long-planned and intense seven-week fundraising campaign on January 8. Last summer, they accepted the challenge to be part of the 2020 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Students of the Year Campaign. 19 teams from across the region will be competing with the common goal of raising critical dollars for LLS and creating awareness about blood cancers like leukemia, which is the most common form of cancer in children and teens.

“The mission of the LLS is to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life for patients and their families,” said Kathryn Rose, teacher at Loveland Middle School. 

Rose serves on the LLS Student of the Year leadership team in Cincinnati and has been personally affected through the loss of a family member to blood cancer.  “The Students of the Year campaign helps LLS’s mission, while also allowing students to gain invaluable experience through an advanced leadership and philanthropy program,” she added.

Kirby’s is 1st on Friday, January 10, 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. (Provided)

Team CUREage has been at work for months, planning and meeting with business leaders in the area to discuss ideas for how to involve the whole community in the fundraising efforts.  At this time, they have put nearly 30 events on the calendar, filling almost every day of the campaign with an opportunity to raise money for LLS.

“These students make up an incredible team with their dedication and hard work,” said Rose. “They are amazing role models for younger students who will continue their legacy and create tradition here in Loveland.”

WANT TO HELP? 

Community members can help in several ways between now and February 28:

OPen Play event on Saturday, January 11, 2020 for kids to help. (Provided) 

  1. Donate directly on team CUREage’s webpage: https://events.lls.org/soh/TriStateSOY20/jsovik
  2. Dine at (or take out) during one of the 12 restaurant events, where part of proceeds will go to the campaign.
  3. Attend a special event: LMS/LIS Dodgeball Tournament, Tumble Bee open sessions, LIS, LMS and LHS Benefit Talent Show, etc.

A schedule of events can be accessed here. Please note that additional events may be added and informational flyers will be posted on the district’s website.

Click here for more on TEAM CUREage accepting the challenge for Student’s of the Year fundraising campaign for LLS