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 Kick-Off  on Thursday, February 23, 2012. The fundraising competition will culminate with a celebration of everyone's efforts at the black-tie Grand Finale Gala on Saturday, May 5, 2012 with dinner, drinks, entertainment and a fabulous live and silent auction. Last year Dan McDonald of Crate Tech, Inc.   and Cynthia Schmucker of Cox Business, were named The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Man & Woman of the Year.  The 2011 candidates collectively raised over $175,000 for blood cancer research and patient services.

 

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 very large-scale capacity with record-breaking results.

 

Honorees

All participants raise funds in honor of the Girl and Boy of the Year.  The 2012 Girl of the Year is Mikala Hodgens.  Mikala Hodgens is 9 years old and was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) on January 3rd, 2010.

 

The 2012 Boy of the Year is Joseph Bacon.   Joseph Bacon is 6 years old and was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on September 23, 2010.

 

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 began supporting the Society's Northern California Chapter with the San Francisco Man & Woman of the Year event. Now, more than 40 Man & Woman of the Year campaigns occur across the nation, making this a highly visible fundraising program.

 

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

 

For More Information

Contact Lynnsey Basala at 316-266-4050 or lynnsey.basala@lls.org  

Thanks to our 2012 sponsors!

Presenting

Local Updates

Media

Meet the Candidates

Meet the Past Winners

Grand Finale Information