Sixteen-year-old Orion Greene raises record $1,234,579 for blood cancer research

Sixteen-year-old Orion Greene of San Rafael High School launched a seven-week fundraising drive in memory of his father, John Greene, a former board member of Blood Cancer United who lived with acute myeloid leukemia for years. Working with peers under the name “Greene Goblins,” Orion coordinated creative projects and sold custom merchandise designed by his mother, Heather Greene, that reflected his father’s love of piano and the family cat, Katniss.

The campaign amassed $1,234,579, a record for the Student Visionaries of the Year program, and secured the 2026 National Student Visionary of the Year title. Support from the father’s former employer, Salesforce, helped amplify the effort. The Greene family’s long-standing involvement with Blood Cancer United, including earlier community walks and bake-sale fundraisers, underscored the multi-generational commitment to the cause. Other student teams also raised substantial sums, highlighting the nationwide impact of the 2026 campaign.