The We Cancerve Movement, Inc.
Bringing swift solutions to children in sad situations because happiness shouldn't have to wait!
Violet Leishman
“When there is something I am interested in, I commit 100% of my effort to the task. I have no other extra-curricular activities that would interfere with my position. I have really enjoyed the people I have interacted with at We Cancerve so far and think I would be a good fit!”
-- Violet Leishman, 13
Passion Area: Children Fighting Catastrophic Illness
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Violet Leishman, 13, is a member of the all-youth board of advisors of the We Cancerve Movement, Inc., a nonprofit that brings happiness to children experiencing homelessness, catastrophic illness and food insecurity, who are in foster care group homes and orphanages, and to unaccompanied minors. The eighth-grade student is also a member of the National (Junior) Honor Society, School Band and Student Government Association.
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She was introduced to We Cancerve by best friend Natalie Deitz, who was named to the board in 2023. Violet volunteered during We Cancerve’s do-it-yourself cardboard carnival games in support of the award-winning nonprofit’s Camp Happy. She also volunteered with the group’s Scentsational toiletries drive; she helped collect supplies to make 30 toiletries kits for children in need.
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“I am interested in community service because I want to help people in need, and having dealt with loved ones who were struggling with health issues made me want to give back. I know how hard it is to go through treatment, and I want to make it easier in any way I can,” she said.
Violet seeks to be a bigger part of her community; she seeks to take a step outside of her comfort zone by doing more things for the community.
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