Visionaries of the Year All Star campaign is a fundraising competition among a select group of alumni.
Up to three former candidates are chosen to represent their local market as the All Star Alumni for that fiscal year.
All Stars conduct their own campaign with their personal fundraising team. The All Star who raises the most funds during the campaign is named the National Visionaries of the Year All Star via a celebratory national webcast in July.
I chose to be an All Star because I felt being involved once didn't feel like enough. I wanted the chance to make a deeper impact for patient support services after I received so much myself as a cancer survivor.
Lynnea Brumbaugh
2025 candidate (St. Louis)
2026 National All Star Visionary of the Year
Craig Beckinger
Tampa, FL
ABC Event Planning
Craig Beckinger earned the title of 2026 All Star Visionary of the Year after raising more than $182,000 through a campaign inspired by the memory of Jill Jofko and in honor of Alani Floyd. His leadership and commitment helped drive significant support for Blood Cancer United's mission.
2026 National All Star Visionary of the Year Runner Up
An extraordinary leader who raised over $100,000 for Blood Cancer United.
Verr Soltes
Houston, TX
Kirksey Architecture
A 15-year blood cancer survivor, Verr Soltes ran her campaign to celebrate an important milestone and give back to the organization that made a difference for her. As the 2026 All Star Visionary of the Year Runner-Up, she raised more than $103,000 while reconnecting longtime supporters and bringing new partners into the mission.
Do you know a Visionary?
Do you know a tenacious changemaker who can envision a world without blood cancer?
Nominate them to become a Visionary of the Year candidate!
