The Lady Wildcat soccer team spent the last two weeks raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to support their coach, Misty Benson, who lost her sister, Diane, to leukemia. Collecting donations from multiple donors – often $5 at a time – the team surpassed their goal of $1,000 by raising $3,122.75 so far. Their efforts were in conjunction with the Society’s “Light the Night” Walk at SMU last Sunday night, and several members of the team walked and carried balloons in support of Coach Benson’s sister and others who have grappled with various forms of blood cancer.

Each team member had a goal to raise $25, but most were more successful, including: sophomore Glory Williams – $330, freshman Gabby Gavson – $225, freshman Natalie Morris – $195, junior Charlotte Currier – $140, and sophomore Gabby Mejia – $135. The team would still love to accept your donation, either in person or by contributing online. “These girls are amazing,” Coach Benson said after the walk. “I am immensely proud of them.”

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    Blogger CAROL TOLER and her husband, Toby, are the parents of four LHHS graduates. She has an MBA from SMU and is the proud recipient of the Exchange Club of LH's Unsung Hero Award and Councilman McGough's Blake Anderson Public Service Award. She received LHHS PTA's Extended Service Award, FMJH PTA's Charger Award and a Life Membership from the LHFC PTA. She has moderated candidate debates for Dallas Mayor, Dallas City Council and RISD Trustee races and taught seminars on garnering publicity for nonprofits. She completed training with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation and Inside RISD, and she's a sustaining member of LH Women's League. She has served on the boards of After8 to Educate, Dallas Free Press, Healing Hands Ministries and Camp Sweeney and chaired fundraisers for multiple Dallas nonprofits. Email ctoler@advocatemag.com.