Albany High leukemia survivor giving back

Albany High leukemia survivor giving back

Feb. 1 marked the sixth year that Albany High School sophomore Rylyn Swierzewski is cancer-free.

To celebrate – and support those living with cancer – she’s seeking to raise money for the Upstate New York/Vermont Chapter Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. At the same time, she is vying for the title of Student of the Year, actively competing against high school students in the surrounding suburbs for the title.

While in second-grade, Swierzewski was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Learn about her fight against the deadly disease and support her efforts. And help her become the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society student of the year!

The mission of the City School District of Albany is to work in partnership with our diverse community to engage every learner in a robust educational program designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for success. The district serves nearly 9,700 students in 18 elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic opportunities for students, including four themed academies at Albany High School.