Allyson Spring 2025 Visionaries of the Year

Posted by: Allyson Spring  Fundraising isn’t just about the money—it’s about belief, resilience, and unwavering commitment to a cause. Having worked most of my career in enterprise tech sales, I’ve seen firsthand how the most successful strategies require long-term relationship-building, strategic storytelling, and a relentless pursuit of measurable goals that increase short term wins and long term growth . The same principles apply to fundraising: you won’t always get a “yes” the first time—but perseverance turns a “no” into “yes” and goals into reality. For those of us deeply invested in causes like cancer research, veteran support, and government innovation, fundraising is personal. I know this because I’ve walked this road, fundraising for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in memory of my father, Dr. Ken Moskowitz. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that fundraising success isn’t about luck—it’s about showing up, refining your message, and never giving up, even when mo...

By:Allyson Spring  Looking for some unconventional and creative fundraising event ideas? I got you! Sometimes the best of both worlds can collide and the results support a cause you care about.  For me that came together via several partnerships that enabled me to blend my love of shopping and philanthropy. Did I ever dream that I would meet David Yurman?  No. Not only did this happen but it developed from a one time shopping event in a boutique to an over decade long partnership with David Yurman and The Leukemia & Leukemia Society.  Now that’s a gift that keeps giving.  Thank you to the entire David Yurman Team for your commitment to to Cancelling Blood Cancer and your support of LLS.   Some fun event photos from years of Shopping for a Cure!   Photo Courtesy: Getty Images of Allyson Spring Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images

  Post by: Allyson Spring.  March 3, 2025  March Is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month 🩸 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....