For Beckinger, a blood cancer survivor, the achievement carries deep personal meaning. “As a blood cancer survivor, every dollar represents hope for someone hearing the words, ‘You have cancer.’” Beckinger dedicated the campaign to the memory of Jill Jofko, his manager during his 2023 Visionary campaign. “Because of our community’s generosity, we have the opportunity to link a Blood Cancer United-funded research portfolio in her memory,” he said. In 2023, with an incredible team, Beckinger raised more than $157,000.