Welcome to Leo’s League Pediatric

Cancer Fund Webpage!

Our Mission

Our Mission at Leo’s League is to help relieve the stress of families battling pediatric cancer and allow them to concentrate on treatment and their loved one by providing support, advocacy, and financial assistance.

We want to help where we can and want these families to know that they are not alone. We have been there, we have fought, and we want to help.

Meet the Board of Directors

  • Laurie Merkel

    President

    As Leo’s Great Aunt, Laurie is honored to be President of Leo’s League Pediatric Cancer Fund to help Andrea and Dan “Pay it Forward” to other local families battling Pediatric Cancer. She has seen firsthand the effect Cancer has on a family and if we can help alleviate even some of the burden, we have achieved our mission. Laurie Merkel graduated from Penn State University and has worked in the Lehigh Valley for 30+ years. She resides in Macungie with her husband and enjoys spending time with family, reading and going to the beach.

  • Andrea Kushnir

    Vice President

    Andrea Kushnir is 34 years old and is Leo’s mother. She has a degree in biology from Ursinus College, a degree in nursing from DeSales University, and is currently in school for her Masters in Healthcare Administration. She love spending time with her rambunctious boys Keegan (6) and Leo (5).

  • Daniel Kushnir

    Director

    Daniel Kushnir is Leo’s loving father. He is a MSW inpatient care manager with LVHN. Working in human services throughout his career, he has always advocated for his patients. It has been his mission the past 18 months to be an advocate not just for his own family, but every family experiencing childhood cancer.

  • Tracy Migliori

    Director

    Tracy Migliori is 33 years old, resides in Schnecksville, PA and enjoys traveling, spending time outside, and going to concerts. She is proud to help out her lifelong friends as a board member and vendor chair of the fundraiser.

  • Chantel Greenawald

    Director

    Chantel Greenawald has worked in the Finance sector for the last ten years and has been a close friend of the Kushnir family for years. She is chair of the bake sale for the Leo's League Pediatric Cancer FUND-fest. Chantel enjoys baking in her free time and sharing her treats with her family and friends. She is passionate about helping people and giving back to her community. She is also passionate about supporting local animal rescues.

  • Barry Schlosser

    Director

    Barry “Bear” Schlosser is 49 years old and lives in Slatington PA with his wife Kristin. He’s done charity work for the American Cancer Society and “Driven to Save Lives.” Low Down Entertainment, concentrating on all forms of motorsports, is his main focus now. He has also been working in the cement industry for 24 years.

  • Michelle Michael-Mill

    Director

  • Ben Youngerman