Student Visionaries of the Year New York City

Jack Barillaro | Team Pizza King

Jack's Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser

Jan 26, 2025

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.

Please watch this video to learn about my grandfather and the lasting impact he left.

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.

 

 

62 Comments

  • Carl Hamilton

    For Jack Barillaro student visionaries

  • Laura Barillaro

    Go Twam Pizzaking!

  • Kitty Chan

    You can do it Jack! Osu!

  • Ron Burman

    Good luck with your fundraising goal Jack! Warm Regards, The Burman Family

  • Christine Kattan

    Jack, this is beautiful tribute to your grandfather and a worthy and important cause. I’m sorry for your loss, and thank you for helping those in need.

  • Susan Friedman

    Good luck in reaching your goal

  • Cambria

    Go cousin Jack! This is a great cause, and I hope you all raise all the money.

  • Christina and Declan Amendolia

    Good luck, Jack! What a great cause, and a lovely tribute to your grandfather.

  • David Silver

    Congratulations on your great work! Good luck with your campaign.

  • Mike Raley

    Go Jack & Team Pizza King!!

  • James Connolly

    Jack, Your campaign to honor your grandfather is inspiring. He sounds like a wonderful person. Jim Connolly

  • Anonymous

    What a great cause!!!

  • Janine Larkin

    Well done Jack! Your grandfather would be so proud of you! He's always with you.

  • Kim and Vin

    Best of luck Jack! L&L Society is lucky to have you raising funds for them. Kim & Vin

  • Robert & Emily

    A tiny contribution for a very great cause. Robert & Emily

  • Abigail Mullen

    Good work Jack

  • Anonymous

    Hi Jack, great work on raising awareness. All the Best, Ananth, Kohi, Yalini and Kavya

  • Nicole Barth

    Go Team Pizza King!!!

  • Edward Poliandro

    Dear Jack, What an amazing journey you are on! No doubt he would be very proud. Please give my best to your parents! Good luck! Ed Poliandro

  • Raymond Duffy

    In memory of our cousin Alfredo, a wonderful man who is greatly missed

  • Vanessa Logan

    This is a beautiful tribute to your grandfather. Bravo! You are the good in this world. (P.S. Cancer sucks)

  • Dowdall/killian clan

    Jack this is amazing!!

  • Jennifer D.

    Little by little, all of us together - we can help fund cancer research to create better treatment options, and God willing, a cure once and for all!

  • Benjamin & Ami Silluzio

    My loving grandmother

  • Andrew Clerico

    For all the families fighting this terrible disease

  • Kelly Root

    Good luck!

  • Heather Young

    Jack, I heard you speak after mass at Xavier today and I was moved to donate in memory of your grandfather, in honor of my own brother, and for those patients and families who can use a touch of God’s grace as they face the challenges of leukemia and lymphoma.

  • Bill McHugh

    My son graduated from Xavier in ‘21. I am also suffer from a bone cancer called Multiple Myeloma. I applaud your effort and hope you are able to reach your goal!

  • Anonymous

    Good Luck, Jack!!!

  • Carolyn Goldhush

    You go Jack!👍

  • Ellen Crum

    For all those fighting cancer- may you feel loved and supported

  • Eileen Curran

    Thank you for your efforts to help those battling leukemia. My mother lost the battle in 2016. We should be able to find a cure, if we work together. Blessings to Team Pizza King. May Alfredo rest in peace. He is looking down on you with great pride and love.

  • Angela Sinapi

    Good luck with your campaign. I love the video.

  • Roxanne De La Torre

    In support of Jack Barrillaro fundraiser in honour of his grandfather.

  • Anonymous

    Cash donations from Saint Francis Xavier Church

  • Jeffrey Gates

    SVOY NYC Team Pizza King Jack Barillaro, team leader Attn: Molly Marcotte

  • Christine Barillaro

    Amazing commitment for an amazing cause.

  • Anonymous

    You’re doing a great job here, my donation isn’t a lot but I hope it helps towards your cause.

  • sabrina Blair

    From Luciano Mazzone and Family

  • Maria & Nicola Barillaro

    With love, Maria & Nicola Barillaro

  • John Heegle

    Congrats on such an amazing campaign!

  • Anonymous

    Congrats Jack on making this happen!! You are amazing.

  • Stacy Bickley

    great work jack!

  • Michele & Ralph Bernard

    Jack, your grandfather would be proud!

  • Rafael Herrera-Lasso

    My dad survived a lymphoma at aged 35 and lived up to a 100! He was always very grateful to science.

  • Robert Baker

    Jack, We are glad to be a small part of your effort. Dr.Bob and Melanie Baker

  • Anonymous

    Team Pizza King! You got this! - Alex, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

  • Thomas Hogan

    Great cause. Good luck Jack. Tom Hogan

  • Sheree Foster

    I make this donation in memory of my grandfather, who also passed away from blood cancer. Thank you for raising awareness of this blood cancer

  • Anonymous

    Cash donations from Saint Francis Xavier Church

  • Steve Houck

    For the Pizza King and his sharp grandson.

  • Frances Calvi Haverkost

    A life well lived...RIP

  • Florio Family

    We’re honored to support Team Pizza King!

  • Anonymous

    In support of Team Pizza King

  • Armelle Bouazzaoui

    Good luck with your fundraiser Jack!

  • Rebecca Stenn

    Best of luck Jack, with your amazing campaign! Rebecca and Jay

  • Erica Calvi

    Thank you for honoring him :)

  • Sandy Neuss

    So proud of you.

  • Michael Skowfoe

    Awesome campaign video, Jack! Good luck to you and your team!!

  • Enna Calvi

    Love this Jack! ??????

  • Heather Flint Chatto

    Thanks for your activism in the fight against cancer Jack!

  • Nicholas Barillaro

    Great job Jack! Keep up the good work.

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