Westfield High School is proud to announce that students Aidan Murphy and Alex Davlouros have been accepted as candidates in the Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) 2026 Student Visionaries of the Year (SVOY) campaign.
This prestigious national program recognizes exceptional student leaders who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service, leadership, and the fight to end blood cancers. Through this seven-week challenge, student teams across the country raise funds and awareness to support the Blood Cancer United mission: to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
When asked what it means to be selected as candidates, Aiden shared, “It really means a lot because we can support the fight against cancer.” Alex added, “It’s a big honor. I have an uncle who battled non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, so it means a lot to be able to have an impact on someone’s life.”
The North Jersey campaign will kick off on January 14, 2026, and culminate at the Grand Finale Celebration on March 7, 2026. Since its inception in 2014, the SVOY program has made a remarkable impact, fueling advances in blood cancer research, patient aid, and community outreach. Last year alone, 61 high school students across northern New Jersey raised more than $2.5 million in support of this life-saving mission.
Aidan and Alex were selected based on their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, community service, and leadership potential. Their selection from a highly competitive pool of applicants is a testament to their dedication, compassion, and outstanding discipline.
Representing Westfield High School, Aidan and Alex will run for the Student Visionary of the Year title in honor of a North Jersey pediatric blood cancer survivor who has shown extraordinary courage and resilience throughout their battle.
Westfield Public Schools commends Aidan and Alex for their commitment to making a difference and congratulates them on being part of this elite group of student leaders.