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Student Visionaries of the Year Western New York

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.

In 2024, 4 motivated candidates and their dedicated team members raised $66,684.79 in just 7 WEEKS through fundraising for LLS' cutting-edge blood cancer research and patient services. CONGRATULATIONS to our 2024 Western New York Student Visionaries of the Year participants on such an incredible impact!

WINNER: Shannon O’Sullivan

RUNNER UP: Arielle Parrish

TEAM MEMBER of the YEAR: Vivian Marcus

Mission Pillar Awards:

Research: Samara Bhattacharya

Policy & Advocacy: Shannon O’Sullivan

Patient Education & Support: Arielle Parrish

 

Meet the Candidates

Arielle Parrish
Arielle's Butterfly Effect
Ferial Migeed
Team Ferial
Samara Bhattacharya
Crew for a Cause
Shannon O’Sullivan
Team Skip
Kickoff Event
Grand Finale