What is Leukemia?
A type of blood cancer that stems from the bone marrows
What is HEMA’s mission?
Help children with Leukemia and their caretakers
How many students are part of the HEMA exec team?
6
What is the primary treatment for Leukemia?
Chemotherapy
What are the main colors of HEMA?
Red / white
What positions are there in the HEMA exec team? Only list 2
Co-president / Media and marketing / Logistics / Human Resources (HR)
What is a symptom of Leukemia?
Fatigue,anemia, infections, easy bruising & bleeding
What year did HEMA launch at SSIS?
2023
Which 2 execs are in charge of Media and Marketing?
Jiwon / Jessica
Leukemia is the most common cancer diagnosed in children and adolescents younger than 20 years, what percent does it account for in this age group?
25.1%
What are the two activities that HEMA holds to raise awareness of children leukemia patients?
Podcasts and Research
Who started SSIS HEMA?
Olivia Nguyen
What type of leukemia is most common in children?
acute (lymphoblastic) leukemia
List 2 events that HEMA participated in the 23-24 year to raise money.
Cookie sale / Lunch sale / Flower sale / Halloween PTA event / HEMA Christmas Concert
Which HEMA exec has a birthday of September 5th?
Dayeon