IA Students Selected for Blood Cancer United’s 2026 Student Visionaries of the Year Program
December 12, 2025 2025-12-19 23:10IA Students Selected for Blood Cancer United’s 2026 Student Visionaries of the Year Program
IA Students Selected for Blood Cancer United’s 2026 Student Visionaries of the Year Program
Three of our very own IA students, Eshan Arunkumar, Aarnav Padigala, and Griffin Snell, have been selected as co-candidates for Blood Cancer United’s 2026 Student Visionaries of the Year program, formerly known as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) initiative. This prestigious leadership development program empowers students to make a real difference in the fight against blood cancers while gaining invaluable professional skills.
What is the Student Visionaries of the Year Program?
The program is designed to support Blood Cancer United’s mission to cure blood cancers and improve the lives of patients and families. Participants take on leadership roles, organizing fundraising campaigns, reaching out to local businesses for sponsorships, promoting events through social media and school networks, and collaborating on creative ways to raise awareness. Students also learn to track donations, communicate with supporters, and represent the mission in their communities.
Why Join?
By joining this initiative, you’ll:
- Make a significant impact in the fight against cancer.
- Gain leadership, marketing, and project management experience.
- Build community connections and earn national recognition (including features in outlets like Forbes).
- Accumulate volunteer hours (every $100 raised = 1 hour, up to 50 hours).
- Earn a ticket to the Grand Finale Gala by raising $5,000 or more.
How to Get Involved
If you’re interested in joining the team and helping make a difference, follow these steps:
- Fill out the interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3PahOmn1vh0NDQVY1qxAFC0UtqZWfWLYsNEaqei4hNrpK_w/viewform
- Register for the team: https://pages.lls.org/svoy/ga/svoyatlanta26/TeamInnovatorsforChange
- Share this opportunity with friends who might be interested.
- Watch the informational Zoom recording: https://tlls.zoom.us/rec/share/Sf7unKHM549zFnpQF7w9B4zLw4yFkZwzYOChjGSimYgRm0rIbtxotKPk3hVCm2p2.1twa_TCf2imgz93R
Why It Matters
Patients need us now more than ever. Every effort you make directly supports families affected by blood cancer while giving you hands-on experience that will last a lifetime. Join us in making a positive impact!
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