Two Seniors from Stepinac High School & School of the Holy Child Team Up to Support LLS

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Feb. 8, 2018 - PRLog -- Brian Dervin, a senior at Stepinac High School, White Plains and Hannah Cleary, a senior at School of the Holy Child, Rye have been accepted to participate in a Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) fundraising campaign known as Students of the Year (SOY).

SOY is a philanthropic leadership development program for exemplary high school students which utilizes professional skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing and project management.  The campaign will kick off on January 18 and the winner will be announced and granted a $2,500 college scholarship.

In their Team Hannah and Brian profile posted on the SOY website, the two students said: "We are raising critical dollars in honor of a young patient hero who is currently battling or is in remission from a blood cancer. Each dollar is a vote. The candidate team who raises the most money at the end of the seven weeks is named Student of the Year. Our mission is to not only raise the most money but also to bring attention to blood cancers like leukemia, which is the most common form of cancer in children and teens."

They also noted: "All donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. They'll not only support LLS-funded research but will help provide critical information and support for patients, and support advocacy for laws to ensure patients can access the care and treatments they need."

To help Team Hannah and Brian achieve their goal, visit http://events.lls.org/ctwhv/CTWHVSOY2018/hannahbrian, to make an online donation.

About Archbishop Stepinac High School

The mission of Archbishop Stepinac High School is to offer young men of the Archdiocese of New York a highly competitive academic and extracurricular program that will prepare them for college and leadership roles. The faculty and staff accomplish these objectives by pursuing excellence and creating a supportive, disciplined atmosphere with a strong sense of camaraderie and Christian values that is unique to the Stepinac experience.

About School of the Holy Child

The mission of School of the Holy Child is to develop "women of conscience and action." An all-girls, Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for grades 5-12, the School is guided by the educational philosophy of Cornelia Connelly, the founder of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, and her dedication to "joy in teaching and joy in learning." Accomplished and dedicated faculty members foster the spiritual development, individual talents and interests of each student. This is realized through rigorous and comprehensive academic, arts, athletics, service and global programs. Holy Child graduates are prepared for the innovative and critical thought necessary in a diverse, interconnected society.