‘Visionaries of the Year’ Event Raises Funds & Awareness for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
On May 17, 2025, Casino Arizona Talking Stick Resort provided an energetic setting for the annual ‘Visionaries of the Year Grand Finale Celebration’ benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The event recognizes individuals and their teams who raise significant funds and awareness over a 10-week campaign prior to the big celebration and awards ceremony.
Event Co-Chairs: Lisa Moore & Kristie Waters
Leading Sponsors: Talking Stick Resort | Roxx Vodka
Visionary of the Year Award: Robyn Patterson
Honored Hero: Braxton, who was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at just 2 years old and is now a thriving kindergardner!
Mission Award Winners: Philip Johnson — Research | Robyn Patterson — Policy & Advocacy | Nick Calderone — Patient Education & Support
2025 Candidates: Tyler Anderson, Nick Calderone, Bailey Davis, Jennifer Dinh-Vincible, Kody Jacobson, Yijee Jeong, Philip Johnson, Robyn Patterson, Harrison Pham, Isaac Radcliffe & Allison Woodworth
Emcee: Nick Ciletti of ABC15
Auctioneer: Yve Rojas
Notable Moments: The exciting evening kicked off after a walk through the blinking lights of the casino floor, where the lobby reception was filled with silent auction items, cocktail bars and a beautiful sunset through the windows. This event was all about the fundraising as the 11 candidates were still receiving credit for the silent auction, live auction and paddle raise funds throughout the evening. This fast-paced effort resulted in Robyn Patterson becoming THE Visionary of the Year for 2025, raising over $160K for her efforts alone.
Photos courtesy of Silva Studios Photography
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