Student Visionaries of the Year Las Vegas
Giordana Toms | Team Bucks for Battle
Giordana's Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser
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. This is my third year doing LLS and the year where I hope to make an even bigger impact then before. I hope to spread more awareness of blood cancer, talk to patients struggling with cancer, and overall help support the mission of LLS. I have had a lot of personal connections with cancer including my great grandmother who was diagnosed with Leukemia and then 8 days later, passed away. My grandfather also passed away from cancer and my Nonna is currently battling it as well. My mission is to ensure that no one else has to experience a loss because of blood cancer and to make sure that future generations are aware of its impact and the absolute necessity to end it.
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.
38 Comments
Gary Toms
Gia, I am so proud of your passion for helping raise awareness and prevention of cancer - love you very much
Heng Lin
Great job and keep it up!
Byunggil S
Great work Gia!
Jeffrey Huang
Hi Gia, this is uncle Jeffrey. You did a good job!
Danny Newport
You are an amazing granddaughter and we are so proud of you! Love Mom Mom and Pop Pop
Gaye 'Mimi' Toms
So proud of you Sweetpea and hope you meet your goal!
Dana Arcana
Proud of you Gia and Bucks For Battle ! You’re all Truly making a difference in the lives of patients with Blood Cancer .
Joseph Kaminkow
You are Making a difference in the world
Paola Armeni Androvandi
Good luck Gia raising money for a cause that is dear to my heart!
Wally Sad
Gia Your effort and hard work is inspiring. I'm very proud of you. Always. You have a good heart, and your future is going to be awesome. Wally
John76 Hwang
You are doing great job to save people. And, thank you for giving me the opportunity
David Kubajak
Great work Gia! Your efforts each year are making a difference in people's lives. "Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and loved more than you know."
Vanessa Stone
We love you Gia. We are so proud of the good work that you are doing.
HJ Lee
Your dedication to this important cause is truly inspiring. Keep up the amazing work!
Meg Bruno
Gia, your hard work and dedication is so amazing to watch as you do so much good! You have a huge heart! Like you and so many other, I've also lost many loved ones to these terrible cancers. Thank you for participating in such an important cause. Much love, Meg
CK Lee
You are inspiring, Gia.
Dennys Patir
I'm grateful for the opportunity to support this meaningful cause, which means a lot to me and hopefully makes a difference in the lives of those affected
Anonymous
You have such a good heart Gia. Keep up the good work in helping others.
Joanne Liu
Hi Gia, this is a great charity event, good job! May good luck and happiness always be with you
Henry Park
I deeply appreciate the opportunity to participate in such a worthy event and I hope that Gia's positive influence will continue to spread.
Young Hong Kim
Hi Gina, I am Young Hong Kim, president Tovis, a friend to Gary. Keep up the good work.Global world needs people like you.
Izzy and Enzo
We are proud of you Gia - keep up the good work - Izzy and Enzo
Fantalooks
It is an honor to have the opportunity for a partnership in this year’s Student Visionaries of the Year. We hope this can be of some help to those battling leukemia and lymphoma.
Randy Chien
Hi Gia, good job!
Trevor Webb
Good luck in reaching your goal Gia!
Tovis
I hope this donation can be supportive to Leukemia and Lymphoma society.
KORTEK
We are proud of you Gia!
Brian Duffin
In 2014, when my daughter was just 8 years old, she faced a tough fight against a rare type of leukemia. Fortunately, she was cared for by two incredible hospitals—Connecticut Children's and Boston Children's/Dana Farber—along with a skilled team of doctors and nurses. Her older brother played a huge role too, donating his bone marrow to help her reach remission.
Bo Abiodun
Noble cause for all humanity that sees no color, politics nor religion. Humans helping humans! Thank you all
Timothy Miller
Great work and cause, thank you.
Anonymous
Hi Gia, We are very impressed with your meaningful activity to help people.
Allan Ching
Great cause. Thanks for leading this, Gia.
Gia Toms
For an amazing cause
Anonymous
Great cause
Walid Sad
Keep going Gia Wally
Deanne McKissick
Good luck Gia on reaching your goal! I have all the faith in your success, knowing you are your father’s daughter! Great job starting your trailblazer journey so early!
Thane Farmer
Thank you, Gia!??
Anonymous
A wonderful man and colleague from Paltronics who has fought this disease bravely for years!