Student Visionaries of the Year Chicago
Jonathan Soriano | Hope Squad
Jonathan's Student Visionaries of the Year Chicago Fundraiser
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