The Visionaries of the Year challenge raises more than $1 million annually for blood cancer cures.

Blood cancers strike anyone, at any age, at any time, without warning.

Every 24 minutes

someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer

40 percent

of all childhood cancers are blood cancers

Over 155,000

Canadians affected by a blood cancer
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The Visionaries of the Year challenge supports

Research

Vital Research

Groundbreaking research that seeks blood cancer cures and improves the quality of life for those affected by blood cancers.
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Personalized Support

Information, understanding, and support through each step of the blood cancer experience.
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Information & Education

The latest information and educational materials to support individuals experiencing blood cancers and healthcare professionals.

Get Involved

Visionaries of the Year candidates raise critical funds for blood cancer research and services, standing out as true allies to all who face a blood cancer diagnosis.

You can provide help and hope for those affected by blood cancers.

Increased survival rates

The biggest increases in cancer survival rates in the past three decades have been for blood cancers.

Treatment advancements

Blood cancer research leads to treatment advances for other cancers and serious diseases.

Research and community support

In just the last decade, donors like you have helped raise more than $207 million for research and community support.