--- title: "Project Spotlight: LLS Students of the Year" description: Meet LLS' students of the year in our project spotlight. --- [Custom Designs in 48 Hours](https://collegehill.com/pages/custom-designs) [info@collegehill.com](mailto:info@collegehill.com) [(888) 885-1993](tel:(888)%20885-1993) [![collegehill](https://blog.collegehill.com/hubfs/CollegeHill_April2025/Images/college_hill_logo_130x@2x.png)](https://collegehill.com/) Search [Cart](https://collegehill.com/cart) - About Us - [Our Story](https://collegehill.com/pages/about-college-hill) - [Core Values](https://collegehill.com/pages/core-values) - [Thrive Together](https://collegehill.com/pages/team-resources) - [Giving Initiative](https://collegehill.com/pages/philanthropy) - Branded Merchandise - [Our Apparel Picks](https://collegehill.com/collections/college-hill-customizable-apparel) - [Promo Products & More](https://collegehillpromo.com/) - What we Offer - [Design Services](https://collegehill.com/pages/custom-designs) - [Print Services](https://collegehill.com/pages/print-services) - [Bulk Orders](https://collegehill.com/pages/bulk-orders) - [Virtual Storefronts](https://collegehill.com/pages/pop-up-shops) - [Custom Kitting](https://collegehill.com/pages/custom-branded-gift-kits-employee-gift-boxes-college-hill) - [Employee Recognition](https://collegehill.com/pages/employee-recognition) - Learn More - [Case Studies](https://collegehill.com/pages/case-studies) - [Testimonials](https://collegehill.com/pages/testimonials) - [Blog](https://blog.collegehill.com) - [Submit a Request](https://collegehill.com/pages/get-started) ## Menu - About Us - [Our Story](https://collegehill.com/pages/about-college-hill) - [Core Values](https://collegehill.com/pages/core-values) - [Thrive Together](https://collegehill.com/pages/team-resources) - [Giving Initiative](https://collegehill.com/pages/philanthropy) - Branded Merchandise - [Our Apparel Picks](https://collegehill.com/collections/college-hill-customizable-apparel) - [Promo Products & More](https://collegehillpromo.com/) - What we Offer - [Design Services](https://collegehill.com/pages/custom-designs) - [Print Services](https://collegehill.com/pages/print-services) - [Bulk Orders](https://collegehill.com/pages/bulk-orders) - [Virtual Storefronts](https://collegehill.com/pages/pop-up-shops) - [Custom Kitting](https://collegehill.com/pages/custom-branded-gift-kits-employee-gift-boxes-college-hill) - [Employee Recognition](https://collegehill.com/pages/employee-recognition) - Learn More - [Case Studies](https://collegehill.com/pages/case-studies) - [Testimonials](https://collegehill.com/pages/testimonials) - [Blog](https://blog.collegehill.com) - [Submit a Request](https://collegehill.com/pages/get-started) [Custom Designs in 48 Hours](https://collegehill.com/pages/custom-designs) [info@collegehill.com](mailto:info@collegehill.com) [(888) 885-1993](tel:(888)%20885-1993) # Project Spotlight: LLS Students of the Year - Home - [College Hill](https://blog.collegehill.com) - Project Spotlight: LLS Students of the Year 03/23/2020 [Custom Apparel](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-apparel), [College](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/college), [philanthropy](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/philanthropy), [fundraiser](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/fundraiser), [custom design](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-design), [giving back](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/giving-back), [2020 motivation](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/2020-motivation), [custom tees](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-tees), [custom products](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-products), [lls](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/lls), [students of the year](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/students-of-the-year) 1 Minutes ![PROJECTSPOTLIGHT](https://blog.collegehill.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Generic%20-%20Travel%20Blog%20Title%20iPhone%20Layout.png?width=637&name=Generic%20-%20Travel%20Blog%20Title%20iPhone%20Layout.png) For years, College Hill has proudly teamed up with the [Leukemia and Lymphoma Society](https://www.lls.org/washingtonalaska) to create custom merchandise for incredible events like the [Winter Pineapple Classic](https://www.llswa.org/site/TR?fr_id=1630&pg=entry) and the [Firefighter Stairclimb](https://www.lls.org/events/lls-firefighter-stairclimb-0?title=Washington/Alaska&cid=21941). For the second year in a row, we were thrilled to sponsor the apparel for their [Students of the Year](https://studentsoftheyear.org/) program. LLS is a philanthropic organization that is raising funds and awareness to fight blood cancer. Their Students of the Year program is a leadership development program aimed at high school students. This program helps them gain charitable experience, raise awareness to an important cause near to their hearts and nurture skills like entrepreneurship, project management and promotion/PR. They take part in a 7-week competition to see who can raise the most funds within their networks/community. Meet Sophia and Garret. ![Sophia Garret](https://blog.collegehill.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Greeting%20Photo%20Birthday%20Instagram%20Post.png?width=1080&name=Greeting%20Photo%20Birthday%20Instagram%20Post.png) **Sophia Diseth** is a freshman from Rogers High School in Puyallup, Washington. She wanted to stand up and make an impact in the fight against cancer. Sophia was nominated by her junior high school principal, Troy Hodge, who is a blood cancer survivor and longtime supporter of the Students of the Year campaign. Sophia is helping manage the annual community breakfast and run that brings together community members who want to support the cancer research, patient support and advocacy that the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society funds. **Garret Ringer** is a freshman at Puyallup High School, also in Puyallup, Washington, and he heard about the Students of the Year campaign from a family friend who competed last year. He is an avid baseball player and got several of his fellow athletes to join his fundraising team. Garret is a leader at school and has used those skills to raise awareness for blood cancer and inspire his community to join the fight.  Both Sophia and Garret are shining examples of the intelligent, hard-working, big-hearted students involved in this groundbreaking program. > **The Students of the Year candidates are exceptional high school students who raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through letter-writing, social media campaigns and community events. ** *About the tee:* We selected the District Perfect Tri-Tee in Black Frost for the 2020 t-shirt sponsorship. This poly/combed ring spun cotton/rayon blend tee has a subtle heathered look and a tear-away label for extra comfort. We screen printed the left chest and left sleeve for a subtle, professional look. ![Screen Shot 2020-03-23 at 3.26.54 PM](https://blog.collegehill.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-03-23%20at%203.26.54%20PM.png?width=362&name=Screen%20Shot%202020-03-23%20at%203.26.54%20PM.png) *Learn more about this amazing program [here](https://studentsoftheyear.org/).* ---   --- #### Tag: [Custom Apparel](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-apparel) [College](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/college) [philanthropy](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/philanthropy) [fundraiser](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/fundraiser) [custom design](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-design) [giving back](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/giving-back) [2020 motivation](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/2020-motivation) [custom tees](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-tees) [custom products](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-products) [lls](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/lls) [students of the year](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/students-of-the-year) #### Share: - [Follow us on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.collegehill.com/studentsoftheyear2020) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.collegehill.com/studentsoftheyear2020&text=Project%20Spotlight:%20LLS%20Students%20of%20the%20Year) - [Follow us on Linkedin](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.collegehill.com/studentsoftheyear2020) - [Follow us on Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.collegehill.com/studentsoftheyear2020&text=Project%20Spotlight:%20LLS%20Students%20of%20the%20Yeardescription=For%20years,%20College%20Hill%20has%20proudly%20teamed%20up%20with%20the%20Leukemia%20and%20Lymphoma%20Society%20to%20create%20custom%20merchandise%20for%20incredible%20events%20like%20the%20Winter[...]&media=) --- #### [The Best Background Music for Work-Outs + Study Seshes Previous Post](https://blog.collegehill.com/studyandworkoutjams) #### [6 Mobile Wallpapers to Brighten Your Day Next Post](https://blog.collegehill.com/sixmobilewallpapers) ### Leave a Reply --- ## Related Posts [Custom Apparel](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-apparel), [Promo Product](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/promo-product), [design](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/design), [screen print](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/screen-print), [custom design](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-design), [screen printing](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/screen-printing), [branding](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/branding), [custom tees](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-tees), [custom products](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-products), [marketing tips](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/marketing-tips), [custom merchandise](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-merchandise), [business tips](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/business-tips), [design trends](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/design-trends), [College Hill](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/college-hill), [Sales Tips](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/sales-tips), [Customer Success](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/customer-success), [industry tips](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/industry-tips), [expertise](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/expertise), [client services](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/client-services), [shipping](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/shipping), [Timelines](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/timelines) [College Hill](https://blog.collegehill.com/author/college-hill) 30 March, 2026 #### [Why Custom Merch Timelines Aren't Just About Print Time](https://blog.collegehill.com/custom-merch-timelines-print-time) When placing a custom merchandise order, one of the most common questions we hear is: “How long... 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