Westfield High Students Honored As Advocates To End Blood Cancers

WESTFIELD, NJ — Two students at Westfield High School were recognized for their efforts to end blood cancers.

Aidan Murphy and Alex Daviouros were named Blood Cancer United 2026 Student Visionaries of the Year campaign candidates representing North Jersey.

Beginning on Jan. 14, 2026, student teams across the United States compete to raise funds and awareness to earn the "Student Visionaries of The Year" title by supporting the Blood Cancer United mission to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma. The organization also works to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.

Murphy and Daviourous were chosen based on their strong commitment to ending blood cancers, academic achievements, after-school activities, community service, and leadership potential, Westfield Public Schools said.

"It really means a lot because we can support the fight against cancer, and it's a big honor," said Murphy, who comes from a family that had its own battle with cancer after his uncle battled non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Both students will now run for the Student Visionary of the Year title in honor of a North Jersey pediatric blood cancer survivor.

"It means a lot to be able to have an impact on someone's life," Murphy added.

"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," the district said in a statement.

The 2026 winners will be crowned at a Grand Finale Celebration on March 7, 2026.

Over the last 11 years, the program has continued to fuel advances in blood cancer research, patient aid, and community awareness. In 2025, 61 high school students in just North Jersey raised more than $2.5 million in support of the fight to end blood cancers.

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