A group of high school students in Santa Barbara County is taking on an ambitious project: They’re trying to fight leukemia, lymphoma, and other types of blood cancers, and are in the final days of a campaign to raise $200,000 to battle the illnesses.
The group of seven teens decided they wanted to do something to make a difference in efforts against the devastating and deadly diseases.
"I did this campaign for my grandma, who struggled with breast cancer. After many treatments, she finally beat it. That feeling was something I wanted to share," said Santa Barbara High School student Sebastian Fabio.
He joined up with his friend Jack Hyatt, from Dos Pueblos High School, to organize a team of students raising money for Blood Cancer United, which used to be known as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Jim Fabio is Sebastian’s father.
"This was an opportunity for them to do something outside of their comfort zone, and get involved in the community, and raise money for a good cause," said Jim Fabio, Sebastian’s father.
Reynoud’s Patisserie & Bistro in Montecito donated some of its sale proceeds to the campaign.
"We're helping Sebastian and Jack to raise some money, but mostly to raise awareness," said owner Renaud Gonthier.
The fundraising campaign featured a number of events and wraps up this week. You can find information on how you can help here.
