Catholic school alums raise thousands to fight leukemia
(Left to right) Pauline Hartman, Alexa Mervine and Barbara Nather, all 2018 graduates of archdiocesan elementary schools, raised more than $150,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, drawing on their education and personal experience. (Archdiocese of Philadelphia)
By Gina Christian • Posted April 5, 2021
Three 2018 graduates of archdiocesan elementary schools have put their education to work in the fight against deadly diseases.
Pauline Hartman, Alexa Mervine and Barbara Nather were recently recognized by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) as “Students of the Year 2021” for raising $153,336.96 for the Delaware chapter of LLS. Founded in 1949, the organization provides advocacy and research funding for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood cancers.