Gray Reed is proud to announce that Managing Partner Kyle Sanders has been selected as a candidate for Blood Cancer United’s Visionary of the Year, a prestigious designation recognizing individuals who champion the mission of advancing blood cancer research and care in their communities.

The Visionary of the Year program brings together candidates across the country who form fundraising teams to compete in honor of local blood cancer survivors. The ten-week campaign runs through May 2026.

For Sanders, the nomination carries deeply personal significance. A three-time blood cancer survivor, Sanders was first diagnosed with Diffuse Histiocytic Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma at the age of fourteen — just one week into his freshman year of high school. The disease returned during his senior year at the University of Notre Dame, and again in 2007.

Despite his four-decade history with the disease, Sanders has kept his battle almost entirely private — until now. His Visionary of the Year candidacy marks the first time he has spoken publicly about his journey.

“I am still here because of the sacrifice, funding and research of all of those who preceded me,” Sanders said. “The protocols that saved my life were built by organizations like Blood Cancer United and the people who supported them. It is long past time for me to say so publicly.”

Sanders has served as Gray Reed’s managing partner since June 2022. He is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been recognized as Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Houston by The Best Lawyers in America multiple times.

Gray Reed has rallied behind Sanders’ candidacy as a firm, reflecting its commitment to the communities in which its attorneys live and work.

“Kyle has led this firm with quiet strength and integrity for years,” Gray Reed Family Law Practice Group Leader Amy Allen says. “His willingness to share this part of his story — and to use it in service of others — is exactly who he is. We are honored to stand behind him.”

To learn how you can get involved and support Gray Reed’s campaign, click here.

About Gray Reed

Gray Reed is a full-service Texas law firm with a comprehensive range of litigation and transactional practices. With more than 160 attorneys, the firm focuses on understanding its clients' businesses and industries to deliver practical, strategic legal solutions for companies and high-net-worth individuals. Through its subsidiary, Gray Reed Advisory Services, the firm also provides strategic business consulting tailored to each client's objectives. Learn more at grayreed.com and grayreedadvisory.com.

About Blood Cancer United

Blood Cancer United is a leading organization dedicated to everyone affected by blood cancer. They have been since 1949 and focus on providing support, funding research, and advocating for patients and their families. The organization offers a range of services, including personalized information and support, free educational materials, and volunteer opportunities. They aim to create a world without blood cancer by funding lifesaving research and providing comprehensive resources and support services. Blood Cancer United is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all monetary contributions are tax-deductible. Learn more at bloodcancerunited.org.