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.

THANK YOU to our Student Visionaries of the Year Class of 2023!

STUDENT VISIONARIES OF THE YEAR

Let’s hear it for our Student Visionary of the Year, Katie Kmetz and our Runner-Up, Luke Petruzello!       

MISSION PILLAR AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to following teams for always putting the LLS mission first!

Research: Team Panther Paws for a Cause

Lily Anderman, Lola Mackanesi, & Rowan Capko

Patient Education & Support: Team Lead the Way

Caroline Majano & Gabriella Rado

Advocacy: Team Mamaroneck Mission

Julia Metzendorf, Katie Gill, & Henry Mackie