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Puerto Rico
Welcome to the 2012 Puerto Rico 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 fun Kick Off event on March 29th.
The fundraising competition will culminate with a celebration of everyone's efforts at the Grand Finale Cocktail Evening on June 9th, at La Concha Renaissance Resort, with hor d'ouevres, drinks, entertainment, dancing, and a fabulous silent 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 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 Boy of the Year is Francisco Torrado-Calvo. The 2012 Girl of the Year is Juliana Lalane. Both kids are in full remission.
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 Cocktail event which provides candidates the opportunity to gain new friends and contacts.
And don't forget to visit the Calendar of Events often for the latest candidate fundraising events and activities. There's something for everyone!
Meet the Candidates
