Visionary of The Year 2026
And the Mission Behind The Trauma Queens
I’m Tommie Burch, a 2025 candidate for Blood Cancer United’s Visionaries of the Year. This 10-week campaign fuels life-saving blood cancer research, supports families in crisis, and helps change the future of cancer care.
But this mission isn’t just something I support. It’s something I live with.
Why This Matters
I lost my dad to cancer when I was 12.
And before turning 30, six of my closest friends lost a parent or spouse to cancer too. Cancer doesn’t just take lives. It takes moments, milestones, and futures we assumed were guaranteed.
This campaign is my way of fighting back. For my dad. For my friends’ families. For anyone whose life has a clear “before cancer” and “after cancer.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT TOMMIE
1.
DONATE!
Starting March 6, you can visit my Visionary of the Year page to make a direct donation and support this fundraiser. Every contribution helps fuel important research, support families facing blood cancer, and move us closer to better outcomes and real change.
2.
Play BINGO!
Download your Bingo card and start completing activities between March 6 and May 6.
Check off each one as you go and be sure to snap a photo or screenshot of your completed activities along the way for proof.
3.
Pre-Order Merch
Starting Tuesday, February 17, my merch drops for pre-order! Grab pieces from the “Ghosted” and “Trauma Queens” collections and support an incredible cause while you’re at it.
Cute merch, good vibes, meaningful impact. Win win.
4.
Attend Local Events
Stay tuned for upcoming local events, including our Girls’ Night Out Fundraiser featuring permanent jewelry + tiny tats at @thelashhausandco. It’s going to be fun, meaningful, and definitely worth putting on your calendar. Make sure to stay tuned on the gram’ for the latest updates, details, and event drops!
Out of grief came community.
The Trauma Queens is a collective of strong, resilient, big-hearted people choosing to turn pain into purpose. Together, we share stories, raise awareness, build connection, and show that healing doesn’t have to happen alone.
We believe in laughter alongside loss. Hope alongside heartbreak. And light, even after trauma.
