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Visionary of the Year Candidates are passionate about turning their compassion into action.

Thank you to all of our Visionary candidates of 2026. With your help and dedication, we are supporting Canada’s blood cancer community with critical research, vital support services & education and forward-thinking advocacy. 

Your outstanding contributions are the driving force behind positive change in our communities nation-wide.

 

Your 2026 Candidate Class for British Columbia

Andrew Blacklock

Andrew Blacklock

Bonded Against Blood Cancer

Learn more about Andrew
Linda Bui

Linda Bui

Linda Bui Living

Learn more about Linda
Mike Buytels

Mike Buytels

Team West Coast Best Coast

Learn more about Mike
Emily Gosling

Emily Gosling Bulters

Team Em-Power

Learn more about Emily
Rowen Harris

Rowen Harris

Team BMT

Learn more about Rowen
Hayley O'Donnell

Hayley O'Donnell

Hayley's Team

Learn more about Hayley

Nominating Committee British Columbia

We are a group of leadership volunteers dedicated to making a difference for the blood cancer community. We’re working hard to recognize a distinct group of high performing candidates committed to helping others.

Ashley Camp

Ashley Camp

Mark Hoag

Mark Hoag

Jayden Lee

Jayden Lee

Kevin Parton

Kevin Parton

Aeronn Zlotnik

Aeronn Zlotnik

Key Dates

Campaign Workshop

February 13, 2026

Kick Off

March 24, 2026

Midpoint Meetup

April 27 - May 1, 2026

Grand Finale

June 6, 2026
Four participants gather in front of gold 2026 balloons and the Visionaries backdrop during the Grand Finale celebration.
Four children smile together on a green couch surrounded by balloons and festive décor during the gala evening.
Seven participants pose with playful props beside gold 2026 balloons during the Visionaries celebration.
An Honoured Survivor Hero child serves mocktails for participants while bringing a dream of becoming a mixologist to life.
Participants gather together for a celebratory photo as one guest holds an award during the gala evening.
A guest applauds from a dinner table while attendees gather and celebrate throughout the gala venue.
Participants on stage hold fundraising numbers high as guests applaud the $240,297 campaign achievement.
Three participants stand together proudly with the top fundraising award during the Visionaries gala celebration.
Three participants pose together with a runner-up award as the Visionaries gala program continues on stage.
Candidate posters line the venue walls, celebrating participants supporting blood cancer research at the gala event.
Guests raise glowing bracelets together during an interactive moment at the Visionaries gala celebration.
Participants stand together on stage as speakers recognize the Visionaries class during the evening celebration.
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Visionaries of the Year British Columbia Contacts