She Donates Her Time And Money To Fight Cancer: New Canaan Hero

NEW CANAAN, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Jennifer E. Bergen who nominated Taylor Lanxon of New Canaan. She was nominated for her efforts in the fight against cancer by her proud mother.

Name: Taylor Lanxon

State: CT

Hometown: New Canaan

Hero's job: Other

If other, job: She's a high school senior who has donated her time and money to fight cancer.

Relationship to nominee: She's my daughter

Reason for recognition: She founded a non-profit called Crafts4aCause Inc. 5 years ago. She sells dog bandannas & has donated $7,000 to the Cancer Research Institute. All motivated by her grandmother's 4 battles with breast cancer.

One thing to know: She wants to make a difference in this world

Thank you for all you do, Taylor!

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