New Yorkers Compete to Raise Money for Cancer Research and for Title of 2012 Man & Woman of the Year

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's New York City Chapter announces candidates for the Man & Woman of the Year fundraising campaign. End Quote

New York, NY (1888PressRelease) March 09, 2012 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) New York City Chapter today announced 12 candidates who will compete in the annual Man & Woman of the Year (MWOY) campaign. The candidates have 10 weeks from March 8 to May 17 to raise a minimum of $20,000 for LLS through individual fundraising campaigns. The male and female candidate who raises the most funds will be awarded the title of New York City's 2012 Man & Woman of the Year. Their totals are then considered for the national title.

"We are truly excited to launch this year's Man & Woman of the Year Campaign in New York," says Michele Przypyszny, Executive Director of LLS NYC Chapter. "Each candidate is passionately committed in conducting a successful campaign, and are all unified in the singular goal of raising funds to help blood cancer patients live long, better lives."
LLS's MWOY candidates are nominated by their social and professional peers and compete in honor of local pediatric cancer patients, the Boys & Girls of the Year. Candidates for the 2012 Man & Woman of the Year campaign include:

Christopher Ellis - St. Raymond High School for Boys
Jasmine Graham - Peace4Success Inc.
Dr. Paul Hamlin - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Chad Levy- Gerber Group
Dr. Lewis Mahram- The Running Doc
Gary Malandro- Gary's Landscaping
Jane Elissa - Jane Elissa Atelier
Manu Nathan - IMG
Erin Zammett Ruddy - Writer & Blogger
Meryl Schrank - CharityBuzz
Willa Sheridan - Annaly Capital
Dr. Greg Shure- Madison Square Wellness

Winners will be announced at the Grand Finale Gala on May 17. For more information on the campaign, visit www.mwoy.org/nyc or contact Amy Abramson at Amy.Abramson ( @ ) lls dot org or (212)-376-6747 dot

About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.
Founded in 1949 and headquartered in White Plains, NY, LLS as chapters throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org or contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. www.lls.org.

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