Student Visionaries of the Year
Visionaries look to the future—and see infinite possibility.
They challenge the status quo—and make the impossible possible.
They boldly imagine a better world – and lead the charge to create it.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) was built on that same vision - of a better world - one without blood cancers. Through our Student Visionaries of the Year campaign, we are excited to recognize these young leaders for being what we need most, visionaries.
Student Visionaries of the Year is a philanthropic leadership development program through which highly motivated, high-school leaders embark on a journey of professional growth, fostering professional skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing, and project management all while working to raise as much as possible for LLS’s mission.
These tenacious young changemakers fundraise for LLS in honor of blood cancer survivors. The titles Student Visionaries of the Year are awarded to the candidate teams who raise the most funds in their community during the 7-week competition.
2024 NORTHWEST OHIO STUDENT VISIONARIES OF THE YEAR
In 2024, 14 motivated candidate teams, representing 14 schools in Northwest Ohio, and their 125+ dedicated team members raised $350,000+ in just 7 WEEKS through fundraising for LLS' cutting-edge blood cancer research and patient services. CONGRATULATIONS to our 2024 Northwest Ohio Student Visionaries of the Year participants on such an incredible impact!
A SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO OUR WINNERS:
First-Place Winners: Team CUREageous led by Aubrey Diller and Mackenzie Hurley. (Mackenzie Hurley not pictured)
Runner Up: Team Courage Conquers led by Reese Brennan.
Team Member of the Year: Sloan DeWood, Team CUREageous.
WANT TO SEE WHAT THE 2024 NORTHWEST OHIO STUDENT VISIONARIES OF THE YEAR GRAND FINALE WAS LIKE? CLICK THE VIDEO BELOW!
CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN TO ALL OF OUR 2024 NORTHWEST OHIO STUDENT VISIONARIES OF THE YEAR CANDIDATES & TEAM MEMBERS!
We are currently recruiting for our 2025 Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign - if you know an amazing high school leader looking to make a difference, please nominate them today!
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Please note that this is a ticketed event.
Staff Contacts
Daryl Rakosy - Campaign Development Director
daryl.rakosy@lls.org | (216) 264-5726
Allison Boesel - Campaign Development Manager
allison.boesel@lls.org | (216) 264-5740
Hanna Dilik - Campaign Development Specialist
hanna.dilik@lls.org | (216) 264-5748