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.

Student Visionaries of the Year is a leadership development program for high school students who compete in a 7-week fundraising campaign designed to raise awareness and funds for blood cancers. Together with our team, North Fulton Visionaries, we plan to raise $60,000 in the 7 weeks from January 8 – February 25. We know this is an ambitious undertaking, but we are incredibly passionate about this cause as all of our lives have been affected by blood cancers.

Spencer Kramer’s Cause: When I was 2 my grandmother, Ellen Kramer, died of Multiple Myeloma after a 13 month battle. While Multiple Myeloma is treatable, there is no cure and it makes up close to 20% of all blood cancer. Because I was so young when we lost her, I didn’t get to build much of a relationship with her. Her absence in my life has left a gap and I will forever hold a sadness knowing that I never got to truly know her. I am challenging myself to use my connections and this campaign as a way to honor and remember my grandmother. I feel called to the LLS organization and I am super excited for the journey ahead.

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Kyle Latham’s Cause: In 7th grade, I served at an organization called Lighthouse. This organization served cancer patients and their families, we were assigned a family to serve throughout the week during their beach vacation to provide them with an amazing experience. Throughout the week, I got to build an amazing relationship with all the family members of the family I was serving. The child in the family I was serving, Daniel, was diagnosed with Leukemia when he was 13. During the week, I saw firsthand what a devastating impact this disease had on Daniel and his family. After seeing the effects of blood cancers, I knew I wanted to make a difference and I was blessed with this amazing chance to do just that!

Robbie Kosakoski’s Cause: I have been second-handedly affected by blood cancer my entire life. From people close to my grandparents to children younger than myself, I have struggled to come up with a way to assist those who are suffering from such a disease that can brutally affect one’s mental and physical strength. I truly believe that nobody should have to go through this fight alone and funding for treatment, car rides to the hospital, education costs, and further funding for research should be the last thing a patient must worry about. For these reasons, I look forward to further commitment to the cause and am glad I have found a way to do my part.

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.