YOUR

CAMPAIGN

DEVELOPMENT

MANAGERS

CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

INTRODUCING

TIFFANY ZIEGLER

SAVANNAH DRDEK

CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

REGION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

TINA THOMPSON

DARYL RAKOSY

HANNA DILIK

MEET YOUR LLS STAFF

LILIAN

FOURNIER

CAMPAIGN CULTIVATION SPECIALIST

INTRODUCING

CLEVELAND CLINIC TAUSSIG CANCER CENTER

AMANDA

MAGGIOTTO

INTRODUCING

CO-CHAIR

Polaris Career Center Principal

MEET YOUR LLS LEADERSHIP TEAM

LEO SPAGNOLA

BILL EVANS

CO-CHAIR

Olmsted Falls High School Principal

JUNIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Gabriella Gawlik​

Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

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Noah Botros​

St. Ignatius High School

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Lailah Ruddolph​

Ohio State University

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Sam Swboni​

Walsh Jesuit High School

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Ella Rundo

Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

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Nikolina Racic

Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

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Maggie Romano

Brunswick High School

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Kayla Kosla

Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

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Keira Kishna

Rocky River High School

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Monika Neiberka

Rocky River High School

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Teddy Bickley

Brunswick High School

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Sebastian Morales

Brunswick High School

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Kaltra Tola​

Ohio State University

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Ben Stoessner​

Ohio State University

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Gia Hilal

Gilmour Academy

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Hannah Ernst

Tallmadge High School

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Mark Vitelli​

Ohio State University

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Sneha Upadhyayula

Hudson High School

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2024 CLEVELAND STUDENT VISIONARIES OF THE YEAR RUNNER-UP

2024 CLEVELAND STUDENT VISIONARIES OF THE YEAR WINNER

2024 CLEVELAND STUDENT VISIONARIES OF THE YEAR SECOND RUNNER-UP

KERIA KISHNA

KAYLA KOSLA

MAGGIE ROMANO

PAST CANDIDATES

We fund RESEARCH to advance lifesaving treatments

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We drive ADVOCACY for policies that protect patient access to lifesaving treatment

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We provide patients and families with hope, guidance, education and SUPPORT

The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

LLS

MISSION PILLARS

RESEARCH

PATIENT

SUPPORT

ADVOCACY

OUR HONORED HERO:

Age 16

B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Mick's journey with B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia began with symptoms of knee pain and fever. His family's decision to seek medical attention on January 14th, 2022, marked the beginning of a challenging path that led him to the Cleveland Clinic main campus. Despite the tough road ahead, Mick has shown incredible strength and resilience throughout his battle against leukemia.​

On August 1, 2024, Mick rang the bell, signifying the end of his cancer journey.

Mick

McGinnis

His Story

THE IMPORTANCE

OF PREP

-KAYLA KOSLA-

• A strong start is the key to a strong finish.

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• Take advantage of upcoming holiday and school breaks.

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• Gather all contact information (phone, email, home address).

*PRO TIP: People are planning now. Letting them know about your campaign and what you will ask for when the campaign kicks off allows them to budget properly.

TEAM MEMBER

ENGAGEMENT

-KAYLA KOSLA-

• #1 form of team member participation is fundraising with you.

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• Build a multi-generational team.

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• Keep your team excited & motivated.
• Use the LLS incentives

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• Pick 10+ dedicated team members.

*PRO TIP: ZOOM ALLOWS FOR YOU AND YOUR TEAM TO MEET FROM ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE! HOW MANY MEMBERS CAN YOU GET FROM OTHER TOWNS & STATES?

$39,034

AVG. PER TEAM

387 CANDIDATE TEAMS

712 CANDIDATE TEAMS

$21,056

AVG. PER TEAM

Candidate Teams with

LESS THAN 10

Team Members

Candidate Teams with

10 OR MORE

Team Members

SPONSORSHIP

-MAGGIE ROMANO-

• Brainstorm with LLS, your family, & your team.

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• Engage your community by planning to reach everyone you know.

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• Friends, family, parents’, colleagues, clubs, religious/spiritual networks.

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• Be fearless. If you don’t ask, the answer is always NO.

• The more personal the ask, the more effective.

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• Make time to ask everyone.

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• Be persistent and follow-up. People are busy and appreciate the reminders.

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• Have & practice your 30-second elevator pitch.

LETTERS, EMAILS

& PERSONAL ASKS

-KEIRA KISHNA-

*PRO TIP: In a world where so much is virtual, it’s amazing to have good news in your mailbox! Letters will make your campaign stand out!

CANDIDATE REVENUE STREAMS

*NOTE: 81 PERCENT OF CANDIDATE FUNDS ARE DRIVEN BY LETTERS, EMAILS, AND PERSONAL ASKS!

Personal Asks: 81%

Sponsorship: 13%

Matching Gifts: 4%

Fund the fight: <1%

Program Ads: 2%

In-Kind: 1%

Parent of 2024

Candidate

ADULT CHAMPIONS

Joanna Barnard

Jessica Rundo

Parent of 2024 Candidate

MARKET SPONSORSHIP

LEVELS:

PRESENTING

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PLATINUM

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GOLD

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SILVER

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BRONZE

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HERO CIRCLE

$75,000

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$40,000

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$25,000

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$15,000

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$10,000

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$5,000

Sponsors will receive a range of benefits as well as unique activation opportunities.

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Your LLS partner will HELP and guide these conversations!

WHAT ARE ACTIVATIONS?

Experiences that allow a company to bring their brand to life creating positive brand exposure and interaction.

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Show a company’s connection and cause that people are passionate about.

CUSTOMIZED ACTIVATIONS INCLUDE:

Access to a target audience of highly-networked community leaders.

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Customized campaign activation to make a lasting impression.

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Opportunities for employee engagement.

BE S.M.A.R.T. ABOUT

SPONSORSHIP

SCOUT PROSPECTS

MANAGE A LIST

ARRANGE THE MEETING

REHEARSE YOUR PRESENTATION

THANK AND FOLLOW UP

HOW A CANDIDATE SECURES A

SPONSOR

PRO TIP:

In a virtual world, you can meet with sponsors anywhere! Don’t be afraid to seek out meetings with key companies in other states or countries!

ON THE POWER OF FOLLOWING UP

AMANDA

MAGGIOTTO

WELCOME BACK

SHARE YOUR

EXPERIENCE

• Always use: #LLSVisionaires

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• Utilize pre-made posts/gifs/videos

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• Use proper logo! Need it? Just ask your staff person.

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• Follow and engage with LLS on social:

@lls_easterngreatlakes

@LLSEasternGreatLakes

@LLSusa

TOOLS & RESOURCES

LETTER/EMAIL TEMPLATES (DUE NOVEMBER 24TH)

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CONTACT LIST (DUE NOVEMBER 24TH)

CLEVELAND RESOURCE SITE

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GOAL PLANNING WORKBOOK

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VIRTUAL BINDER

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CANDIDATE HANDBOOK

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TEAM MEMBER HANDBOOK

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PARENT CHECKLIST

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SPONSORSHIP PACKETS

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PERSONAL FUNDRAISING WEBSITE

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NEXT STEPS

• Continue brainstorming

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• Schedule your next meeting with LLS:
• Goal Planning #1
• Goal Planning #2
• Team Meeting

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• Set sponsorship/big ask meetings

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• Connect with your mentor

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• Work on letters - due November 24th

Hall of Fame Qualifications:

• Hold minimum of 2 Goal Planning Meetings with LLS Staff and parent(s)​
• Register at least 10 multi-generational team members and conduct first Team Meeting with candidate parents, team members (+ peer team member parents) & LLS Staff in attendance​
• Letter writing materials due November 24th (send a minimum 50 letters per candidate)
• Send email blast with link to personal fundraising page prior to Kickoff to at least 50 contacts and copy LLS staff​
• Send 5 emails asking for meetings with potential sponsors by December 1st  and copy LLS staff

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Candidate Hall of Fame

Team Member Hall of Fame

• Personalize your fundraising page​
• Send a minimum of 50 letters​
• Send email blast with link to personal fundraising page prior to Kickoff to at least 50 contacts and copy LLS staff​
• Attend a 1:1 Vision Planning with LLS Staff and Parent in attendance​

IMPORTANT

DATES:

11.24.24 CANDIDATE & TEAM MEMBER LETTERS AND TRACKERS DUE​

01.17.25 CAMPAIGN KICKOFF!​

03.02.25 MISSION PILLAR AWARD APPLICATIONS DUE ​

03.06.25 MONEY COLLECTION DEADLINE ​

03.08.25 GRAND FINALE CELEBRATION! YOU DID IT!

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CANDIDATE & TEAM

RECOGNITION:

• Candidates that lead their teams to $50,000+ or $100,00+ receive the LLS Hero or Impact Award, respectively, linking their name to a current LLS Mission Initiative Portfolio
• Candidates that lead their teams to $50,000+ will receive a recommendation letter from the LLS CEO
• Candidates that lead their teams to $150,000+ will receive an invitation to the LLS Research Gathering
• Candidates that lead their teams to $500,000+ will receive an invitation to a small gathering with a member of LLS Senior Leadership and an LLS-funded researcher
• The highest fundraising team member in each marker will be named local Team Member of the Year and compete for the National Team Member of the Year title
• Each market will have three Mission Pillar Awards (Research, Patient Education & Support, and Policy & Advocacy) celebrating and recognizing candidates for their team’s mission impact beyond fundraising
• Cleveland has an additional Kayli Award, which is held in honor of Kayli, who passed away from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2021.
• The highest fundraising candidate team across all markets will be named National Student Visionaries of the Year

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 Join us for in-person kick-off donated by Scene75. Food/drinks and game cards will be provided to all attendees!

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Candidate, Parent 

& Team Member 

Kick-Off Event

THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY INVITES YOU TO THE STUDENT VISIONARIES OF THE YEAR

Campaign Kick-Off

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Friday, January 17th, 2024 

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3688 Center Rd

Brunswick, OH 44212

                                            6:00-8:00pm

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Please RSVP by 1/10

YOU’RE

INVITED