Derby teens raise money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Wil Day
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DERBY, Kan. (KSNW) — A fundraising garage sale was held at Derby High School on Saturday.

Seniors Rilee Melzer and Hailey Crone are serving as representatives of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Student Visionary of the Year team for their school, Panthers Against Blood Cancers. The teens both have lost someone to cancer.

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood or bone marrow and primarily affects children. Lymphoma is a blood cancer that develops in the Lymphatic system.

The pair organized a garage sale at Derby High School to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to help support and educate families who are dealing with a diagnosis. The items that didn’t sell are being donated to the Lighthouse Community Church Giving Center.

The teens hope to eventually raise $100,000.

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