Student Visionaries of the Year Chicago

Jonathan Soriano | Hope Squad

Jonathan's Student Visionaries of the Year Chicago Fundraiser

Dec 17, 2023

Hi, I'm Jonathan. I am a 17-year-old junior in high school and this is my second year on a student visionaries team.

My family has been supporting LLS for the last several years because my mom had lymphoma in 2017. At a very similar time, I had a classmate who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. As a young kid, it was very hard to understand and watch people close to you fight cancer. I joined a team again this year to help kids not only fight cancer but to work towards a cancer free world.

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 was built on that same vision - of a better world - one without blood cancers.

I am a visionary; I have a vision for a world without cancer, but I need your help.

This year, I’m proud to be a part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign, working to raise as much as possible for LLS’s mission.

As a global leader in the fight against blood cancer, LLS:

  • Funds cutting-edge research leading to breakthroughs in immunotherapy, genomics and personalized medicine that are improving and saving the lives of patients
  • Provides free education and support for blood cancer patients and families, including personalized, one-on-one support, assistance with identifying and enrolling in clinical trials, and more.
  • Mobilizes thousands of advocates to drive policy changes that accelerate the development of new cancer treatments and break down barriers to care.

Please consider joining this fight by making a donation. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax-deductible. Please visit my website often and tell friends who would also like to donate!

Thanks to your support, my efforts will help ensure this generation is the last to see cancer.

On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, thank you!

For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org.

 

25 Comments

  • Kristen and Dan Guzzardo

    Go team Hope Squad!

  • Linda Perlic

    Thinking of my Godson, Andrew.🙏🏻💔

  • Tina Wight

    Keep up the great work

  • Hannah Graham

    We are proud of you, Jonathan!

  • Joseph Innocenti

    Great cause - Joe & Dana

  • Eric and Angela Young

    Well done Jonathan.

  • Samuel Oliva

    Good luck reaching your goal of 50K this year.

  • Allyson Clark

    So inspiring. Thank you for doing this important work!

  • Nick Massoth

    Keep up your continued efforts as you're helping a lot of people. Hoping you meet your goal this year!

  • Daniel Levin

    Happy to help support this and help you reach your goal!

  • Chad Boivin - Beacon Funding Corp

    Hope is a powerful force. Let's join hands and fight for a brighter future - without cancer! Chad Boivin - Beacon Funding Corp.

  • Katie Schmdit

    Wishing you good luck in your fundraising efforts! :)

  • Chris Deveney

    Let's go! Good luck Jonathan.

  • Toby McDonough

    Good luck in your fund raising.

  • Anonymous

    Thank you for the kind work you are doing to put an end to such a terrible disease.

  • Leta and John Walter

    We are so proud of you Jonathan. You are kind hearted, you are thoughtful and you are helpful to those in need. 👍

  • Peter Haug

    Keep up the great work, Jonathan! It's been my pleasure to get to know your mom through work. It's clear through efforts like this that compassion, a positive attitude, and ambition are something you share with your her.

  • Brian Nethercott

    Jonathan- thank you for raising money to support blood cancer research. I only started working with your mom over the last year and just recently learned of her journey, a journey that I to share as a Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma survivor. It’s people like you, raising money for new cures, that allow us to see many more “tomorrows”. Thanks- Brian Nethercott

  • Cynthia Reese

    Good luck on reaching your goal for a great cause.

  • Randy Haug

    I have worked with your mom for many...many years, and she is true Rockstar, industry friend who models the way for you and your family. Continue to put efforts into your passion and fundraising. Good luck in reaching your fundraising goals. Giving back to humanity for such an important cause will take you far in life.

  • David & Dawna Hackman

    You are a special young man, Jonathan, and we are honored to support your efforts with your team, Hope Squad. Raising awareness and funds for this important organization shows your commitment to remembering the struggles your mom went through and your gratitude in her recovery. Good luck to you and your team in achieving your goal!

  • Jaima Depin

    Thank you.

  • Sridhar Virashabadass

    Good luck reaching your goal for the great cause.

  • Ina Pantelejeva

    Good luck and much love.

  • John & Kathleen Drake

    So proud of you Jonathan for all you are doing! John and Kathleen Drake

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