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5 APRIL 2024 By Rachael Bouley Earlier this year, 14 teams made up of 27 high schoolers from across Phoenix – including 14 from Arcadia High, Xavier Prep, PCDS and Brophy Prep – raised an incredible $780,221 for the 2024 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Student Visionaries campaign. LLS chapters across the country benefit from Student Visionaries of the Year, a philanthropic leadership development opportunity where teams raise money over seven weeks. Funds support the nonprofit’s research initiatives in the search for a cure for blood cancer. Students also promote awareness for leukemia and lymphoma and how to best support those affected by the debilitating diseases. Three Xavier groups participated this year, including first runner-up Team Work for the Cure, led by Kennedy Frakes and Lucia Sugich, who raised over $164,000. The Dreams Beyond Cancer team was second runner-up, with Jacquie Vogel and Maryam Al Qaderi raising $109,000 and winning the Patient Education and Support Mission Pillar Award. “It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, knowing how much of an impact we can have in curing blood cancers,” Jacquie said. “Seeing how much we collectively raised and hearing stories from our honored hero Morgan and survivors’ stories from donors was unforgettable, and knowing I played a part in the world coming to a day without cancer was the same.” Jacquie saw firsthand the direct impact of cancer on patients and their families when she volunteered at Barrow Neurological Institute and Phoenix Children’s Hospital. “This fueled me to be a part of the drive – and when I become a doctor, to not have to tell anyone they have cancer will be amazing,” Jacquie added. “I hope to continue with the organization through leadership and recommend this experience to others as I grow in my leadership skills while making so many connections.” Jacquie’s teammate Maryam was similarly inspired to make a difference through Dreams Beyond Cancer after volunteering at the Mayo Clinic and Dignity Health Cancer Institute. “I saw the courage and strength of doctors, nurses, cancer patients, and their families facing challenging times,” Maryam said. “Participating in this program provided me an opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of cancer patients as a high school student and inspired me to pursue my dream of becoming an oncologist and cancer researcher.” Xavier was also represented by Savannah Farr on Team Coast 2 Coast Cures, who, alongside Dylan Yeung and Sophia Bosch, raised over $200,000, winning the title of Phoenix Student Visionaries of the Year. During this year’s campaign, Arcadia juniors McKenzie Levitz and Mollie Broucek and sophomore Kennedy Hunter raised over $45,000 for Team Hope Heals. “We chose this name because we truly do believe that hope can help you through anything,” McKenzie said. “We reached out to companies, friends and family, local to Arizona and all over the country.” Team Hope Heals embraced this opportunity to make a difference and feels inspired to support more charitable causes. “We are so proud of all 14 teams and are so thankful to LLS for this amazing opportunity,” Mollie Broucek said. Each team was invited to an awards ceremony in March to celebrate their accomplishment. LLS is currently recruiting for the 2025 Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign – visit the website to learn more. llsstudentvisionaries.org Students raise over $780K for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team Coast 2 Coast Cures – made up of Savannah Farr, Dylan Yeung and Sophia Bosch – raised over $200,000, winning the title of Phoenix Student Visionaries of the Year. PHOTO COURTESY OF XAVIER PREP 2024 TAVAN SCHOOL DISTRICT SALES RESULTS (1/1/2024-2/29/2024) Active Homes - 56 Homes Homes Sold - 27 Homes Average Sale Price - $1,337,000 Average Sold $ Per SF - $506 Average Days On Market - 74 days There is currently 4 months of home inventory. (based on 2023 sales results) 2024 home sales have increased 7% this year. (based on 2023 sales results) 2024 home prices have increased 2%. (based on 2023 sales results) 2024 $ Per Square Foot prices have increased 3%. (based on 2023 sales results) 2024 Homes are taking 10% less time to sell. 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