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Philadelphia
Introducing the 2011 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign WINNERS!!!
Joell Alter and Annmarie Hagan!
Congratulations to all of the 2011 candidates for raising a collective total of $290,000! Thank you for the hardwork and dedication throughout the 2011 campaign!!
Click Here to view photos from our 2011 Kick-Off Celebration!
Click Here to view photos from our 2011 Grand Finale Gala!
The Campaign
Each year, in communities across the country, dynamic and passionate candidates engage in a spirited ten-week fundraising competition to earn The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "Man & Woman of the Year" titles, by raising funds for blood cancer research. Our exciting 2011 campaign started with a fun Kick Off event at Fleming's Steakhouse and Winebar on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 6:30 pm. The fundraising competition culminated with a celebration of everyone's efforts at the Grand Finale Gala on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 6:30 pm at The Union League of Philadelphia, with dinner, drinks, entertainment, dancing, and a fabulous silent and live auction.
The Candidates
The ideal candidates are community and business leaders who are philanthropic, ambitious, socially active, resourceful and passionate about making a difference in the lives of people suffering from blood cancers. Their unstoppable ambition drives them to fundraise in a large-scale capacity with remarkable results.
The Honorees
All participants raise funds in honor of our Girl and Boy of the Year. The 2011 Girl of the Year is Deana Vega. Deana was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia on May 17, 2008 and is currently in remission. The 2011 Boy of the Year is Mark Farrell. Mark was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on December 29, 2007 and is currently in remission.
The History
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Man & Woman of the Year campaign began in 1990 in San Francisco to honor John Spencer, a valued employee at Hastings Clothier in San Francisco and a Society volunteer. Spencer died of leukemia at the age of 39. It was in John's memory that Hastings Clothier began supporting the LLS's Northern California Chapter with the San Francisco Man & Woman of the Year event. Now, more than 62 Man & Woman of the Year campaigns occur across the nation, making this a highly visible fundraising program.
The Reason
Although someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer every four minutes, there is great hope for the future. LLS is the world's largest national voluntary health organization dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improving the quality of life of patients and families.
The Other Reason
FUN! Everyone involved with the Man & Woman of the Year is surrounded by diverse people, a dedicated staff, and a supportive committee. Additionally, there are a number of fantastic parties, including the Grand Finale Celebration event which provides candidates the opportunity to gain new friends and contacts.
Don't forget to visit the Calendar of Events often for the latest candidate fundraising events and activities. There's something for everyone!
