let’s unite to make a difference
“Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.”
— Erma Bombeck
our vision
In 2020 Hon. Col. Dr. Samuel Verniero, Jr. and his team realized that by working together we could overcome our challenges and change the future for the better. Therefore, we decided to launch The Verniero Commission.
Colonel Verniero is battling Polycythemia Vera, a rare blood cancer that attacks his immune system. Despite this, he lives to serve his community. Amazingly, he can volunteer his time to serve the public on Federal, State, and world-wide boards and councils. He serves on behalf of those who entrust him as their voice. The Verniero Commission is and has been completely voluntary and does not accept monetary donations or gifts.
Colonel Verniero: “During the past years, I have not gotten any good news, but I love helping people. I wish that people can find hope in life because I still have hope even with my shortened life and disabilities.”
The Verniero Commission is on a mission. We aim to spread MPN Cancer Awareness, construct Elderly Abuse laws, and enable the disabled. Our goal is to change the world through volunteerism. The world needs these little rays of sunshine during this dim time in our history. Our team believes that there is a little strength in our words. However, more strength is found in our actions.
We encourage everyone to do a kind act for another and change the world through volunteerism!
MPN awareness
Since being diagnosed with this horrible cancer, Colonel Verniero has made it his mission to spread awareness and offer information. Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MY-ah-lo-pro-LIF-er-uh-tiv NEE-o-plaz-uhms), or MPNs, are a group of rare, chronic blood cancers. Primarily, a person’s bone marrow does not function correctly. Bone marrow is a spongy tissue inside of the bone. It is the primary place where blood cells are made. In people with MPNs there is an abnormal production of these blood cells. Therefore, this can cause a host of symptoms and complications.
Mutations, or changes in certain genes, are thought to be a major cause of what are known as Philadelphia chromosome–negative MPNs, or “classical” MPNs. Even people who do not have these mutations may have MPNs. READ MORE
elderly laws
At this time, the Verniero Commission is also dedicated to stepping up our efforts in addressing the issue of elderly abuse and exploitation. Every year billions of dollars are stolen from our elderly. Additionally,there is unspeakable physical and mental abuse that goes unpunished. We speak with Governors, Ministers, Royalty, and Emperors around the world in order to gain friends and spread awareness. This is by no means an easy feat. However, through cooperation and community empowerment, we believe we can help progress in this area.
Equally important, we are taking steps to create new legislation. This will fill the tremendous gap that exists for the “in-home” care elders. “Lets challenge and push our Congressmen, Representatives and Senators to create legislation to protect this vulnerable part of our population. Systemic change for better Elder Protection and proper Polycythemia Vera Cancer Awareness is needed, our elected officials are the ones to help us all.”- Colonel Samuel Verniero
good deeds
Unquestionably, with our organization’s mission in mind, we always strive to find new ways to help. From spreading awareness for MPN cancer to ending elder abuse, our team is working each and every day to make a positive impact. The world is in need of these little rays of sunshine during a challenging time in our history.
All the little things add up. You can help locally by donating food, business clothes, or best of all your time to a cause you hold dear.
From volunteering at charity events to giving back, come join us on this path of kindness. Additionally, join our newsletter to get notifications on our next events or latest news.
We encourage everyone to do a kind act for eachother! Togther we are changing the world through volunteerism.
our people
change the world through volunteerism
samuel verniero
our founder
lanora kelley
office Manager
laura Arevalo
chief of staff