Gateway Chapter

Congratulations to our candidates for raising over $356,000!!!

2012 Candidates with Boy & Girl of the Year

Our 2012 Candidates: Joshua Baker (Man of the Year),
Liz Hughes, Scot Schulte, Mary Pillsbury
Wainwright (Woman of the Year), Tim Renaud
With Girl & Boy of the Year, Shamorie & Evan

2012 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign

Campaign 2012

Each year, in communities across the country, dynamic, 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 2012 campaign will start with a Kick Off in mid-February. The fundraising competition will culminat with a celebration of everyone's efforts at the Grand Finale on Thursday, April 26th at the Ritz-Carlton, with dinner, drinks, and exciting live & silent auctions. In 2011, candidates raised more than $14.5 million nationally for blood cancer research and patient services!

The Candidates

Man & Woman of the Year candidates are extraordinary individuals from both the social and business communities. They come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. But they also have characteristics in common: They are all compassionate and relentless in their desire to find cures for blood cancers.

"I began my campaign knowing how my life had been affected by blood cancer through the loss of my father. I ended my campaign overwhelmed by how pervasive these cancers are. Nearly everyone I talked to has been affected in some way - either through a family member or friend. It is an honor to be a part of something much greater than myself."

Gail Chellis
2011 Gateway Chapter Woman of the Year

The Reason

Although someone new 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 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 event which provides candidates the opportunity to gain new friends and contacts.

"The most exciting thing about the campiagn is meeting new people, reconnecting with old colleagues and friends and just having a good time supporting a great cause."

Aaron Mottern
2010 Gateway Chapter Candidate

For More Information

Contact Erin Urban at

(314) 590-2233 or erin.urban@lls.org

Meet the 2012 Man & Woman of the Year Candidates