At Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, we believe that community strength is measured by how we stand together in the face of adversity. That is why our team was honored to return as a sponsor for the Blood Cancer United (BCU) Visionaries of the Year Greater Phoenix Grand Finale.
It was a powerful evening spent alongside survivors, families, and advocates, all driven by a singular, urgent mission: creating a world entirely free of blood cancer.
What Is the Visionaries of the Year Campaign?
The Visionaries of the Year campaign is a high-impact, 10-week philanthropic competition that brings together Phoenix’s most dedicated leaders. These candidates and their teams hit the ground running to raise vital funds for Blood Cancer United in honor of local survivors, known as our Honored Heroes.
The competition culminates in the Grand Finale Gala, a premier event on the Greater Phoenix philanthropic calendar. This invitation-only evening features a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, and the highly anticipated announcement of the “Visionary of the Year”—the candidate whose team raised the most funds to fuel life-saving research.
Driving Life-Saving Research in Arizona and Beyond
Blood Cancer United (formerly recognized as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) stands as the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to blood cancer research and patient support. The impact of campaigns like Visionaries of the Year cannot be overstated:
- $2 Billion Invested: Since 1949, BCU has funneled over $2 billion into cutting-edge research.
- Advancing Treatment: This funding has fueled nearly every major breakthrough in blood cancer treatment over the last several decades.
- The 2040 Goal: BCU is on a mission to help blood cancer patients worldwide gain one million years of life by 2040.
Our Continued Commitment to the Phoenix Community
Events like the Greater Phoenix Grand Finale prove that progress starts at the local level. By supporting these “Visionaries,” we aren’t just attending a gala; we are investing in a future where a cancer diagnosis is no longer life-altering.
We are incredibly grateful to Blood Cancer United for allowing us to be part of this journey once again. Most importantly, we are inspired by the candidates, volunteers, and survivors whose courage and grit make the Phoenix Visionaries of the Year competition a beacon of hope for so many.
Photos from the BCU Visionaries of the Year Greater Phoenix Grand Finale:
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