Carly Schroeder, owner and principal designer of CJS Lifestyle & Design, has been named the 2026 Visionary of the Year after leading a successful fundraising campaign that raised $143,568 for Blood Cancer United. She dedicated her Visionary of the Year journey to the memory of her brother, Andy, who lost his battle with cancer.
The prestigious philanthropic competition brings together community leaders and changemakers in the fight against blood cancers; this year’s candidates collectively raised more than $575,550 to support research, patient services, advocacy and access to care.


















