Pennies for Patients Honored Hero Parent

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Pennies for Patients is a science-based, service learning program. We connect schools with local blood cancer patients, provide tangible life skills to participants, and allow students to see the impact they're making in the lives of others, Elementary and Middle Schools that participate receive a comprehensive, experiential K-8 STEM curriculum to incorporate into their fundraising campaign or beyond.

Purpose

The Honored Hero is a dedicated individual or family member affected by a blood cancer who serves as an inspiration and provides support to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). By sharing stories of strength and courage at our Pennies for Patients event, an Honored Hero raises awareness of LLS’s mission with participants and donors and encourages and motivates them to raise funds to benefit LLS. Being an Honored Hero helps put a "face" to LLS’s mission connecting donors and participants to further the cause. The outcomes of this role serve our mission work and will require the volunteer to perform tasks that may include:

Position Tasks

• Promote the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society message and build support for our mission
• Participating in the Pennies for Patients event
• Sharing one’s story/image through public speaking events or marketing materials
• Writing Thank you notes to participants and donors

Desired Skills

The volunteer should possess the following skills/qualifications:

• Commitment to assisting the team for the overall success of the campaign
• Ability to professionally represent LLS and its mission
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to speak publicly
• Available to participate in event(s). Events may be on weekends or week nights.

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