Allyson Spring 2025 Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser 🩸
It’s GO TIME! We are officially LIVE and the 10 week Campaign has begun. Please check out my BLOG at http://www.Allyson-Spring.org where I will be providing NEWS and updates regularly. I am so excited to work with an amazing group on individuals who tirelessly work full time and raise money for #LLS!
This year Kevin Pearson joins us once again in his pursuit to be #DC Area ALL STAR ⭐️ and lead the US in raising the most for LLS in 10 weeks. Joined by an alumni team of fundraisers the BAR is raised once again. Kevin ran for Man of the Year in 2011 and aptly naming his campaign All in for Cure! Now he is back for round 2 has some lofty goals. He will crush it and I am so excited to watch his second campaign.
Kevin is the Vice President of Civilian Agency Sales at WWT (World Wide Technology) http://www.WWT.com. Fun fact our whole team is FedTech and most of us met in our day jobs. Follow my blog @ http://www.Allyson-spring.org and I will provide campaign NEWS and details.
NOW DONATE ⭐️🩸💰tonite. NOW on this page and show some support for KP! #allinforacure
xoxo,
Allyson Spring
Me (Allyson Spring) during my 2019 All Star Campaign 🩸⭐️
Allyson Spring and Brian Leigh host David Yurman event in McLean, Va.Allyson Spring, Michael Zeller and Jennifer Keating attend DC visionaries kickoffAllyson Spring with her parents Kenny and PaulaAllyson Spring at her baby shower with her father Ken.Allyson Spring and Brian Leigh hold awards at LLS Fundraising Ceremony. Allyson Spring and Bryan Spring attend Gala in DCAllyson Spring attends virtual gala for LLS FundraisingAllyson Spring and Jennifer Keating Attend DC GalaAllyson Spring and Rebecca Saitta attend an awards gala celebrating fundraising achievements.Allyson Spring hosts fundraiser in McLean, VA with David Yurman.Allyson Spring and Dad, Kenneth Moskowitz at LLS Gala
Building a Strong Team for a Successful Fundraising Campaign
As we are one week away to the launch the 2025 Visionaries Campaign, one thing is clear—fundraising is a team sport. No single person can drive success alone. It takes a dedicated group of individuals, each playing a unique role, to make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re a strategist, a networker, a storyteller, or an executor, your role in fundraising is vital.
The Key Roles in a Fundraising Team
Successful campaigns thrive when diverse skill sets come together. Here are some of the essential roles in a fundraising team:
1. The Visionary
Every campaign needs a passionate leader who inspires others. This person sets the tone, defines the mission, and keeps the team motivated. In the 2025 Visionaries Campaign, our leaders are setting ambitious goals to drive real change.
Image of Allyson Spring at Visionaries Gala.
2. The Networker
Connections fuel fundraising success. Networkers leverage their personal and professional circles to bring in new donors, sponsors, and advocates. They understand that relationships drive contributions and long-term support.
A dedicated team working together for the Visionaries fundraising campaign.
3. The Storyteller
People connect with stories, not just statistics. The storyteller crafts compelling narratives that highlight the campaign’s mission, impact, and urgency. Whether through blogs, social media, or live events, they bring the cause to life.
Allyson Spring and fellow fundraisers on stage at the Grand Finale Awards Gala.
4. The Digital Marketer
Fundraising in 2025 is digital-first. Social media, email campaigns, and SEO-driven blog posts (like this one!) amplify outreach and attract supporters. A strong digital strategy ensures the message reaches the right audience.
Allyson Spring with a team of LLS fundraisers at a gala event.
5. The Financial Strategist
From setting fundraising goals to allocating resources efficiently, financial strategists ensure that every dollar raised is used effectively. They track progress, forecast results, and help teams make data-driven decisions.
Allyson Spring and campaign manager Lena -Leaders collaborating to strategize for a successful fundraising initiative.
6. The Event Planner
Fundraising events—whether virtual or in-person—engage supporters and build momentum. Event planners coordinate logistics, rally volunteers, and create experiences that leave a lasting impression on donors.
Allyson Spring celebrating with friends and family at the Visionaries Campaign Gala
7. The Persistence Champion
Reaching fundraising goals requires follow-ups, reminders, and ongoing engagement. The persistence champion isn’t afraid to ask again, whether it’s for a donation, a sponsorship, or a commitment to spread the word.
Allyson Spring with fundraising campaign team members at a networking event.
Every successful campaign has individuals who go above and beyond.
How You Can Contribute to the 2025 Visionaries Campaign
Whether you’re a natural storyteller, a social media pro, or simply someone passionate about making a difference and giving back, there’s a role for you in this campaign. The success of the 2025 Visionaries Campaign depends on collaboration, creativity, and commitment.
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March is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow. Over 35,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with myeloma each year, and it remains the second most common blood cancer.
Despite advancements in treatment, multiple myeloma is still considered incurable, though research continues to improve survival rates and quality of life. Raising awareness and funding research is critical to finding a cure.
Understanding Multiple Myeloma
• What is Multiple Myeloma?
Multiple myeloma occurs when abnormal plasma cells grow uncontrollably in the bone marrow, crowding out healthy blood cells. This can lead to bone damage, kidney failure, anemia, and a weakened immune system.
• Who is at Risk?
• Most commonly diagnosed in people over 65 years old
• More prevalent in African Americans
• Slightly more common in men than women
• Survival Rates Are Improving
Thanks to research and new treatments like CAR-T therapy, monoclonal antibodies, and proteasome inhibitors, the five-year survival rate for myeloma has improved significantly, now around 59%—but there’s still more work to do.
Advancements in Myeloma Research
🔬 Exciting breakthroughs include:
• CAR-T Cell Therapy – Personalized immunotherapy that targets and destroys myeloma cells.
• Bispecific Antibodies – New treatments that harness the immune system to attack cancer cells.
• Early Detection Research – Studies on how to catch myeloma in its earliest stages to improve treatment outcomes.
Organizations like The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) are funding groundbreaking research, helping patients live longer and healthier lives.
How You Can Help in March
1️⃣ Support Fundraising & Research
Every dollar makes a difference! Donate to organizations like:
• Wear burgundy, the official color for Multiple Myeloma Awareness.
• Share your support on social media using #MarchForMyeloma #MultipleMyelomaAwareness #LightTheNight #KennyKrusaders
• Educate others about early symptoms like bone pain, fatigue, frequent infections, and kidney issues.
3️⃣ Honor Those Affected
My Dad Ken Moskowitz and I (Allyson Spring)
This March, I’m honoring my father, Dr. Ken Moskowitz, who fought multiple myeloma for eight years before passing in 2013. In his memory, I am fundraising for LLS’s Light The Night Team – Kenny’s Krusaders to help fund research, patient support, and a future cure.
By spreading awareness, funding research, and supporting patients, we can work toward better treatments, early detection, and ultimately, a cure for multiple myeloma.
Let’s make March a month of action. Donate, share, and advocate for myeloma research!
Fighting for a Cure – My Mission with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Today, on World Cancer Day, I’m reflecting on why I dedicate my time to fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). This fight is deeply personal—my father, Dr. Ken Moskowitz, bravely battled Multiple Myeloma for eight years before passing in 2013. His resilience fuels my commitment to raising funds, driving awareness, and supporting research to find a cure for blood cancers.
🎗️ Why LLS? The Power of Giving: Research & Support
LLS leads the fight against leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and multiple myeloma, funding groundbreaking treatments and providing critical support for patients and families. With over $1.7 billion invested in research, LLS has helped advance more than 75% of FDA-approved blood cancer treatments since 2017.
💡 Every dollar raised helps:
✔ Fund life-saving cancer research
✔ Support patients & families during treatment
✔ Advocate for policy changes to improve access to care
Through Visonaries of the Year #voy and Kenny’s Krusaders, my fundraising team named in honor of my father, I’ve had the privilege of leading efforts to support LLS’s mission.
Allyson Spring & Jennifer Keating
🏆 2010 Woman of the Year Candidate
✔ 2015 LLS Light The Night Top Fundraiser
⭐️2019 All Star US Visionary 🥈 LLS Leadership Award Recipient
⭐️2019 Raised $110,000 in 10 weeks to help fight blood cancer
But there’s still work to do. Every 3 minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with blood cancer. This World Cancer Day, I’m doubling down on my mission—to raise more funds, drive more awareness, and get one step closer to a cure.
🔗 How You Can Help #cancelbloodcancer
💖 Donate Today: Every contribution makes a difference! 👉
📣 Share & Spread Awareness: Help amplify this message and our reach by sharing this post.
🚶 Join My Team: Walk with Kenny’s Krusaders at LLS Light The Night in the Reston Walk and stand in solidarity with cancer fighters.
🌟 Together, We Can End Blood Cancer
On World Cancer Day, let’s stand together—because no one should have to face cancer alone. Thank you for supporting LLS, Kenny’s Krusaders, and every family impacted by blood cancer.
Where: David Yurman at Tysons Galleria 1763 M Galleria McLean, VA 22102
We look forward to seeing you there!
If you are unable to attend but would like to make a purchase to benefit Natalie’s campaign, please email allysonbspring@gmail.com details on the item you wish to purchase.
Allyson Spring with David and Sybil Yurman 2016 Tyson’s Galleria
This Sunday is Mothers Day. It’s a day to celebrate for most (my 12th) 💐- for others unfortunately a lot of us are also missing someone tremendously on this day (23rd). One of the best gifts you can give is a contribution to #endcancer. Cancer has affected us all in some way a donation in support of therapies, funding and awareness the time is now. Please consider making a donatation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society via the link below.
This is Manny Langella 1st Mothers Day without his Mom. Let’s help support his campaign together 🩸🅰️🅱️🆎🅾️ let’s show our support!
Friends meet Manny Langella! Manny and I met about a year ago at Collibra. We both grew up in Fairfield County Connecticut. Through hours upon hours of ZOOM meeting I got to know him and learned his Mother had been battling Cancer for 30 YEARS… yes 30. She lost her battle in December 2021.
On Manny’s first day back to work after his Mom passed away I took a bit of a risk and told shared my families story and how I had been working/volunteering The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – National Capital Area and did it really helped me sort out my feelings frankly fear/grief/anger/sadness etc of losing 2 parents to Cancer before my 38th Birthday. I ran for Capital Area Woman of the Year in 2010 and then again for National Woman of the Year representing the National Capital chapter in a U.S. competition where I place 2nd in the US and was able to fund 2 Blood Cancer Research Grants in each of my parents name by fundraising!
Manny I am so thrilled you took a risk to join this 10 week Fundraising Competition in memory and honor of your Mom.
Please consider donating at the link below- today- one DOLLAR equals a vote and let’s get him to $100k!
Click on his link HERE to donate!
The first 5 donors to donate today – I will personally match your donations! In the comments please let me know you donated so I can provide matching!
Let’s do this #CancelBloodCancer #llsnatcap #MyelomaAwarenessMonth 🩸💉🅱️🆎🅰️🅾️
Why is this important? Myeloma was something I had not heard of prior to my Dad’s diagnosis in 2004. I had never known anyone to have Myeloma and when my Dad called on that November day and said I have this “thing”. When he said the words “Multiple Myeloma” my first response was “Dad that sounds like some type of Cancer…”. His response was yes but it is manageable. I then thought- how I have I never even heard of someone with this diagnosis.
That conversation led to my Dad’s and my awareness of Myeloma. This was eventually what lead me to first volunteering to work with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in 2009. Between 2004 and 2009 I learned a lot from the various treatments, therapies and my Dad harvesting and storing his own stem cells for what would be an Autologous Stem Cell Transplant in 2012.
My first “campaign” with LLS was joining a friends 2009 campaign team for The National Capital Area- Jennifer Keating. Her campaign was in memory of her father Tom who had lost his battle with Leukemia. This campaign and the enthusiasm, drive and dedication of volunteers who form a team to raise a minimum of $50,000 dollars in a 10 week period was one of the most impressive things I had witnessed. To be continued….
Allyson Spring and Dad, Kenneth Moskowitz at LLS Gala
Why is this important? Myeloma was something I had not heard of prior to my Dad’s diagnosis in 2004. I had never known anyone to have Myeloma and when my Dad called on that November day and said I have this “thing”. When he said the words “Multiple Myeloma” my first response was “Dad that sounds like some type of Cancer…”. His response was yes but it is manageable. I then thought- how I have I never even heard of someone with this diagnosis.
That conversation led to my Dad’s and my awareness of Myeloma. This was eventually what lead me to first volunteering to work with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in 2009. Between 2004 and 2009 I learned a lot from the various treatments, therapies and my Dad harvesting and storing his own stem cells for what would be an Autologous Stem Cell Transplant in 2012.
Allyson Spring with her parents Kenny and Paula
My first “campaign” with LLS was joining a friends 2009 campaign team for The National Capital Area- Jennifer Keating. Her campaign was in memory of her father Tom who had lost his battle with Leukemia. This campaign and the enthusiasm, drive and dedication of volunteers who form a team to raise a minimum of $50,000 dollars in a 10 week period was one of the most impressive things I had witnessed. To be continued….
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society National Capital Area Man & Woman Award Gala -Allyson Spring LLS Awards Gala Washington DC – The Anthem Allyson Spring All Star Team Fundraising Award – Washington DC Washington DC – National Capital Area All Star Team at the 2019 Gala- The Anthem
This tremendous achievement ranked the team #1 in the United States, making a powerful statement about the impact of collective action and visionary leadership.
Visionaries Action Day is a nationwide call to inspire change — a day where leaders and communities rally to accelerate critical fundraising efforts for blood cancer research, patient support, and advocacy.
Raising $358,000 in a single day wasn’t just about hitting a goal — it was about saving lives, changing futures, and standing up for every family touched by blood cancer.
The Power of Visionary Leadership
Allyson Spring is proud to share this success as part of a top national fundraising team that showcases the power of visionary leadership, community-driven action, and relentless hope.
Visionaries aren’t just dreamers — they are doers who create real-world impact.
This snowy week in February, I want to recognize the often unspoken hero – the Caregiver and family members who are there providing emotional support and physical care for their families and friends.
This week isn’t just about raising money—it’s about recognizing the caregivers, the unsung heroes of every cancer journey. If you’ve ever cared for a parent, family member or friend with cancer, you know: it changes you forever.
Cancer takes a toll on patients, but caregivers fight a silent battle in the background. Whether it’s a parent, spouse, child, or friend, they sacrifice sleep, careers, and emotional well-being to provide care.
I unfortunately know this firsthand.
Watching my Moms (2) and Dad go through endless chemo rounds, radiation, immunotherapy, various drug trials and multiple other treatments (stem cell transplant) was emotionally devastating. Being present and with them at medical appointments, trips to the doctor, endless medical testing, hospital stays while also providing emotional support – listening (something I have learned to be better at 😊), advocating, communicating with their doctors and care teams in the hospital through the hard days—was a role I would have take on multiple times. I unfortunately learned a lot and each time was very different as each of their cancer diagnosis were quite different. With my Mom, I was 22 when she was diagnosed and I did not feel comfortable telling even my closest friends that my Mom had Breast Cancer, then Brain then Liver. I didn’t know anyone at that time who had a parent who was this ill. Let alone had lost a parent. I just went to work and told no one. I think I actually lost a few friends during this time because I knew of someone ask what had been going on in my life – WHAT would I even say to them? I didn’t want to be treated differently or talk about it all the time. I think back to that time many years ago and wish I felt more comfortable sharing my story. In retrospect I handled it the best way I knew how. Which leads me to the next subject of.
Unfortunately no one talks to you about….
The Emotional Toll of Caregiving 💔
Caring for a parent (family member, friend) with cancer means:
• Grieving in real-time. Every bad scan, test and struggle is another loss.
• Feeling absolutely helpless. No amount of research or effort can guarantee control or certainty of outcomes.
• Putting yourself last. Every decision revolves critically around your loved one’s survival.
Despite this, caregivers rarely get acknowledged for the very challenging and critical contributions they provide. That is why this week’s fundraising efforts are about honoring patients and caregivers alike.
The Numbers: Why We Fundraise
📌 1.9 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer this year.
📌 More than 53 million Americans provide unpaid caregiving, many for cancer patients.
📌 Every 3 minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with a blood cancer.
📌 Blood cancer patients often require lifelong care, with many facing multiple relapses.
These aren’t just numbers. They represent real families, real caregivers, and real struggles.
Final Thoughts: Caregivers Deserve Recognition Too
If you’ve been a caregiver, I see you. Your work is invisible but invaluable. If you’ve lost someone, you know the ache in your heart and mind that never quite fades. And if you’re in the fight right now, I stand with you.
What an incredible opportunity and honor to work with a former Man and Woman of the Year 2010 and mentor his All Star team to overachieve his goal and be named All Star Visionary of the Year in 2024. Brian Leigh raised over $150, 000 in 10 weeks. Congratulations Team Relentelessleigh 🩸
Thank you 💜 Allyson
#allysonspring #lls #visionaries
Brian Leigh VOY All Star 2024 and Allyson, Spring accepting award.
Mclean, VA Visionaries recognized for LLS Mid- Atlantic Thank you Event ⭐️💫
2024 LLS Visionaries Gala June 2024 – Allyson, SpringAllyson, Spring & Bryan Spring 2024 Visionaries Finale Gala DCAllyson, Spring & Jennifer Keating 2024
Allyson Spring 2025 Visionaries of the Year Fundraising Site 