ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — We have a bit of a different story to share with you for this week’s Generation ROC — A young lady who lost her life too soon due to sickle cell disease, a disorder that affects how red blood cells are shaped, travel, and can block blood flow in the body. But this amazing young woman continues to leave a lasting impression on the community she left behind. Samaya Cameron could often be found behind her camera’s viewfinder. She was always working behind the scenes to showcase the beauty and appreciation of others. Her mother, Claire, says her shy, sweet daughter was also a fighter in the face of sickle cell anemia. “That did not stop her from going into track and field," she said. "She was so strong, she was resilient, she wanted to do everything that everyone could do, and I tried to stop her, but that was Samaya.” Samaya passed away in 2020 at just 19 years old from complications due to her sickle cell. While her loss devastated her family, it also rocked the Rochester Prep community where Samaya left a lasting impression as a student. The school came together to organize a blood drive for Samaya, which is still going strong for four years. Organizers say over 40% of all the donations come from students wanting to honor Samaya and support her little sister, Maya, who also struggles with sickle cell. “It means a lot, because you know nobody wants to be alone going through this, and I’m very grateful that they are there for me," Maya said. “It’s remarkable, they want to honor Samaya," said James Dill, Rochester Prep's Director of Special Education. "They know the type of person that she was, and they’ve heard all about her They’re very close in their relationships with her sister, Maya, who still is a student with us, but they also know the impact that they can have by donating and by raising awareness of sickle cell.” Claire says she hopes Maya can grow up, complete college, and fulfill her dreams — things Samaya couldn’t fully experience. She hopes someday, there will be more awareness of sickle cell, its impact on families, and the loved ones the disease takes away. On top of this blood drive, Claire participates in numerous events for the Red Cross and is working on a scholarship in Samaya’s honor benefitting other students with sickle cell anemia. "Samaya would be so impressed to see the legacy that she left behind. She did not know that she had been so loved," Claire said.