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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 Ontario

Alexis Albert

Alexis Albert

A-Team

Moshe Batalion

Moshe Batalion

Moshe Team

Karen Couldrey

Karen Couldrey

Lincoln's Village

Muskur Jahan

Muskur Jahan

J Team

Jessica Passarelli

Jessica Passarelli

Team Jessica

Komal Puri

Komal Puri

Team Komal

Imran Salam

Imran Salam

Team Imran

Nominating Committee Ontario

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.

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Payman Berjis

Kalliopi Karkas

Kalliopi Karkas

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Anton Katipunan

Dave McGee - Toronto

Dave McGee

Rowan Mills

Rowan Mills

Venkat Ramadoss

Venkat Ramadoss

Hani Shamsi

Hani Shamsi

Robin Whalen

Robin Whalen

Key Dates

Campaign Workshop

February 6, 2026

Kick Off

March 24, 2026

Midpoint Meetup

April 27 - May 1, 2026

Grand Finale

June 5, 2026
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Participants and attendees engage during a fundraising event, connecting and celebrating together in the event space.
Participants and attendees engage during a fundraising event, connecting and celebrating together in the event space.
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Visionaries of the Year Ontario Contacts