New Yorkers Compete to Raise Money to Find Cure for Cancer and Vie for Title of Man & Woman of the Year

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's New York City Chapter announces candidates of 10-Week fundraising campaign to raise $500,000. End Quote

New York, NY (1888PressRelease) March 11, 2011 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) New York City Chapter today announced 12 candidates who will compete in an inaugural campaign, Man & Woman of the Year (MWOY). The candidates have 10-weeks from March 10 and May 19 to raise money 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 Man & Woman of the Year.

LLS's MWOY candidates are nominated by their social and professional peers to compete to raise the most money in honor of local pediatric cancer patients, the Boys & Girls of the Year. By accepting the nomination, candidates will have 10 weeks raise a minimum of $20,000. Their totals are then considered for the national title.

"We are thrilled to launch the Man & Woman of the Year Campaign in New York," says Michele Przypyszny, Executive Director of LLS NYC Chapter. "While each candidate conducts their own campaign, all candidates are united by one goal: to use their leadership skills to raise funds to help blood cancer patients live longer and more fulfilling lives."

Candidates for the 2011 Man & Woman of the Year campaign include:
Anthony Navarino - Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Dr. Ellen Ritchie - Weill Cornell Medical College
Ian O'Malley - Q104.3
Jenna Morasca - Winner of "Survivor: The Amazon"
JJ Ramberg - GoodSearch.com & MSNBC
John F. Stewart - Vice President of LLS NYC Chapter's Board of Trustees
Ken Poletti - Benefitfocus.com
Megan Bonstein - Columbia University School of Social Work
Michael Conlon - Finish Line Physical Therapy
Ramy Gafni - RAMY Cosmetics LLC
Dr. Ruben Niesvizky - Weill Cornell Medical College
Susan Shepard - St. John Villa Academy

Winners will be announced at the Grand Finale Gala on May 19. For more information on the campaign, visit www.mowy.org/nyc or contact Juliette DeCarlo at Juliette.Decarlo ( @ ) lls dot org or (212)-376-7085 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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