Ridgefield High School Student Visionary Leads Team to Save Lives

RHS Student Naomi and Team Canning Cancer

In this week's newsletter, Ridgefield Public Schools spotlighted Ridgefield High School sophomore Naomi Vakil, a Student Visionary for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

"These motivated student advocates commit to raising awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. Naomi has rolled up her sleeves and assembled an active team to support her mission to raise $50,000," RPS said. 

Through direct appeal, corporate sponsorship, and innovative fundraisers, Naomi and her team are approaching their goal!

"Basketball clinics, family fun days, and bake sales are just a few of the ways Naomi has helped spread awareness about the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and raised funds," said RPS.

Naomi writes, "Cancer became personal after my mom got diagnosed in 2015. She was fortunate to have been diagnosed at an early stage and receive treatment. But not everybody is as fortunate. I joined the Student Visionaries program to raise awareness and funds to support leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma research and patient care."

Learn more about Naomi and support her philanthropic efforts HERE.