Throughout Conejo Valley, a remarkable group of young women stepped up to make a difference in the fight against blood cancer. Led by Oak Park High School sophomore Madison Tabb, the Relentless Hearts team—a dedicated group of high schoolers from across the area—embarked on a 7-week leadership and fundraising challenge as part of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Student Visionaries of the Year campaign.
Madison was joined by her incredible teammates Alexandra Matthies, Isabella Neminov, Jenna Maynard, Juliet McCabe, Lauren DeLaet, Madison Khatami, Milena Hampton and Peyton Klein—each bringing their passion and dedication to the cause. Together, they embraced the challenge not just as fundraisers, but as leaders, advocates and changemakers.
A Mission Fueled by Passion and Community
From the start, Madison and her team knew they wanted to do something big—something that would leave a lasting impact. They spent countless hours writing letters, sending emails and meeting with local business owners to gain support. They rallied their families, friends and networks—turning passion into action.
Their efforts included events and outreach:
- A Parents’ Night Out at Monarchs Gymnastics – Parents dropped off their kids for a fun-filled evening of gymnastics and games, with proceeds going to LLS.
- A Community Fundraiser at The Habit Burger Grill – They partnered with the popular eatery for a give-back night, uniting the community over burgers for a cause.
- Personalized Outreach – They sent hundreds of letters and emails, made direct calls and leveraged CharityBuzz auctions to reach supporters beyond their immediate circles.
Beyond fundraising, the campaign challenged them to grow as leaders. They learned how to build connections, make bold asks and inspire others to take action. They juggled school, sports and extracurriculars—while dedicating themselves fully to this mission.
Support a Lasting Legacy
While their official campaign has ended, the impact of Relentless Hearts will continue for years to come. The funds raised will support lifesaving research, patient services and advocacy efforts for better treatments. Thanks to the dedication of these young women, more families will have access to the care they need and more breakthroughs will be made in the fight against blood cancer.
It’s not too late to help support their mission. Every dollar fuels cutting-edge research and critical patient care. To make a donation, visit https://events.lls.org/calso/svoygc25/trelentles.
As we celebrate the power of women in leadership, let’s recognize these unstoppable young changemakers. Their passion, resilience and heart prove that when women lead—at any age—real change happens.