What is a Visionary?
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.
Blood Cancer United was built on that same vision - of a better world - one without blood cancers.
Blood Cancer United presents Visionaries of the Year
Visionaries of the Year campaign is a 10-week philanthropic competition for leaders in local communities across the United States. Candidates and their team members raise funds for Blood Cancer United in honor of local blood cancer survivors, our Honored Heroes. The title "Visionary of the Year" is awarded to the candidate whose team raises the most funds during the competition. The top Visionaries of the Year candidate in the country is awarded with the national title.
I already valued their mission, so when the opportunity arose, it felt like an honor to step forward.
Lee-Lee Ellis
2025 National Visionary of the Year
How it works
- Individuals sign on to run as candidates in honor of two local blood cancer survivors within their community.
- Candidates recruit team members to help with their fundraising and work with staff to map out a plan of success.
- Campaigns kick off and fundraising begins. Candidates lead their teams in fundraising for 10 weeks.
- At the end of the 10 weeks, a Grand Finale Celebration is held, and the total funds raised by candidate teams within a community, as well as the top fundraising teams, are revealed.
At the end of the 10 weeks, a Grand Finale Celebration is held, and the total funds raised by candidate teams within a community, as well as the top fundraising teams, are revealed.
Why participate?
Community Leadership
Inspire others, bring people together, and lead with purpose as you build meaningful connections and create lasting impact in your community.
Impact
Help bring hope, support, and progress to blood cancer patients and their loved ones when they need it most.
Recognition
Gain exposure for your team, your school, and your community while helping support cancer research, patient support, and advocacy.
Being a Lymphoma survivor I know the importance of Blood Cancer United and the amazing work they do! I jumped at the chance to participate in VOY and it was truly a life changing experience.
Scott Peterson
2017 National Visionary of the Year
Do you know a Visionary?
Do you know a tenacious changemaker who can envision a world without blood cancer?
Nominate them to become a Visionary of the Year candidate!
