Frequently Asked Questions

How and when can I donate to someone's campaign?

Donations to a participant’s campaign may begin on the day of the local campaign kickoff taking place sometime between January and March. Click on the Donate button and follow the instructions to find a participant’s fundraising page. If you prefer not to donate online, you may also write a check payable to Blood Cancer United and give/mail it directly to the participant (be sure to add your participant’s name and "Student Visionaries of the Year" to the memo line so they'll receive credit for your donation).

How and when can I donate to someone's campaign?

Donations to a participant’s campaign may begin on the day of Kickoff. Click on the Donate button and follow the instructions to find a participant’s fundraising page. If you prefer not to donate online, you may also write a check payable to Blood Cancer United and give/mail it directly to the participant (be sure to add your participant’s name and "Student Visionaries of the Year" to the memo line so they'll receive credit for your donation).

How is the money raised through the Student Visionaries of the Year campaign used?

Funds raised from the Student Visionaries of the Year campaign help find cures and ensure access to treatments for all blood cancer patients.

• Blood Cancer United has invested over $1.8B in groundbreaking research to advance breakthrough therapies for blood cancer patients.
• Blood Cancer United is the leading source of free blood cancer information, education, and patient support.
• Blood Cancer United is the voice for blood cancer patients and survivors today with over 100,000 volunteer advocates mobilized across the U.S.

Learn about Dare to Dream, a bold and urgent $175 million capital campaign to transform their treatment and care. We’re daring to prioritize cutting-edge pediatric research, including PedAL, the first-ever pediatric acute leukemia Master Clinical Trial. And we’re working to power advocacy and the free resources and support services necessary to help even more young blood cancer patients and survivors live longer and fuller lives.

May I participate in Student Visionaries of the Year without actually being a candidate?

Yes. There are a number of ways for people to participate in the campaign without being a candidate. You can join a candidate's campaign team as a fundraising team member, become a member of our Leadership Committee or you can nominate a candidate. Additionally, companies or businesses can partner with local campaigns or candidate teams by sponsoring unique components of the campaign. To see more about these opportunities, click on the Get Involved button at the top of this page.

How can I start a Student Visionaries of the Year in my area?

If there is not a local campaign in your area, we encourage you to reach out to [email protected]. Our team will connect with you and explore how you can get involved and perhaps even start a campaign in your community!

How can I find out more information about Student Visionaries of the Year in my area?

Visit the Find A Campaign page to find your local campaign website for more information or simply email [email protected].