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Suncoast LLS Man & Woman of the Year 2010
Neighborhood: Tampa Bay Area
Tampa, FL 33607
Published April 06, 2010 by: The Famous Ashley Grant
Ten Weeks, Two Titles, One Mission - Associated Content
The Suncoast Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society hosts an annual competition called the Man & Woman of the Year. Each year candidates are nominated to be a part of a 10 week campaign to fundraise for the society.
At the end of the campaign one man and one woman are awarded the title of Man & Woman of the Year.
The 10 week campaign for the Suncoast chapter began in mid March and will end in May. The campaign culminates with a huge gala at the T. Pepin Hospitality Centre on Saturday May 22 where the candidates will have one final chance to raise every dollar possible through a silent auction.
The only way to be "crowned" Man or Woman of the Year is to raise the most money. Every dollar raised is considered one "vote". Funds are raised through events the candidates host, ticket sales to the gala, ad sales for the gala program, sponsorships from businesses for the candidates, donations from friends and families and more.
After weeks of raising money, where does the money go? According to the LLS website www.mwoy.org the funds are used for, "lifesaving blood cancer research, financial assistance to cover patient expenses for transportation, medication and testing, free educational materials and events for patients and their families, local programs such as family support groups and first connection, a peer-to-peer counseling program and for comprehensive, personalized assistance through our information resource center."
The campaign is not just held in Florida. It's a national effort by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to raise these crucial funds for their mission. In 2009 candidates throughout the country raised nearly eight million dollars.
For more information about the Suncoast chapter's Man & Woman of the Year Campaign 2012, please visit http://www.mwoy.org/sun
