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LLS Recognizes Reese Sweatman for 2024Student Visionary Of The Year Runner UpTBy Sally Kaloshe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)’s Student Visionaries of the Year philanthropic competitionunites thousands of high school students nationwide, driven to excel personally and support LLS in fighting blood cancer. Every 180 seconds, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with this disease, which currently has no preventive measures.This groundbreaking program has enabled LLS to invest over $1.7 billion in cutting-edge global research, propelling advancements in blood cancer treatment. Additionally, as a leading provider of free blood cancer information, education, and support, LLS assists patients and families through various free services.Reese Sweatman, a freshman at Ronald Reagan High School, was the 2024 Student Visionary of the Year Award Runner-Up. Her team raised an impressive $75,000 for LLS in just seven weeks and she was grateful to all the support she received. Reese joined the competition to honor her Granddad, who battled multiple cancers, including Leukemia, and who passed away in October 2023.Reflecting on her fundraising experience, Reese highlighted the importance of time management, balancing her efforts with school and track. She also developedRock Sports Arena - 2 visits D-Bat (Pflugerville) 1 visit/quarterAustin Spurs - 2 games Mayborn Museum - 1 visitAustin Aquarium - 1 visit Thinkery - 1 visitSan Antonio Aquarium - 1 visit Texas Sports Hall Of Fame - 1 visitTexas Stars - 2 games San Antonio Zoo - 1 visitTyphoon Texas Waterpark - 1 visit The Witte Museum - 1-visitWonder World Park Inflatable Wonderland Austin - 1 visit - 2 visitsMonster Mini Golf and Laser Tag Inflatable Wonderland San Antonio - 2 visits - 2 visitsPump it Up Austin - 2 visits Indigo Play- 1 visitQuest ATX The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum - 1 visit - 1 visitNeill-Cochran House Museum - 1 visit The Rush Fun Park - 1 visitLBJ Presidential Library - 1 visit Pump It Up San Antonio - 1 visitPinballz (Lakecreek) -1 game/quarter Epic Fun - 2 visitAttractions subject to changeUTSA Sports- multiple sports LiggettVille - 1 visitPioneer Farms - 1 visitcommunication and computer skills, such as making presentations and managing emails, through interactions with CEOs.Reese aspires to pursue a career in Aerospace Engineering, dreaming of building space rovers for NASA or SpaceX. Clarissa Flores, LLS’s South Central Texas Executive Director, congratulated Reese and all participants, supporters, and volunteers for their contributions to this year’s success.For more information or to participate, visit llsstudentvisionaries.org and follow @ LLSsouthcentraltexas and @LLSusa on social media, using #LLSVisionaries. To nominate a high-school student, email Caitlin.Cote@lls. org and Monica.Riojas@lls.org. Blood cancer patients and families can contact the LLS Information Resource Center at (800) 955- 4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., ET.Comprehensive Eye CarePurchase of 1yr Private Pay: Receivesupply of contacts & receive 40% off complete eyewear Expires 5/31/24FREE single vision polycarbonate lenses on a purchase of $300 + frame. Expires 5/31/24Dr. Chandler R Mann II20079 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 1104 San Antonio, TX 78258(830) 205-2420www.stoneoakvisionsource.comClass Of 2024Physical Therapy & Sports RehabYour premier physical therapy provider for one-on-one care.www.promotionpt-sa.com5 locations serving San Antonio & surrounding areas 210-257-8272May 2024www.stoneoakhighlights.com 7