The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Kicks off the 2014 North Bay Man & Woman of the Year Campaign

SANTA ROSA, Calif., April 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Greater Bay Area Chapter is launching its 2014 North Bay Man & Woman of the Year (MWOY) fundraising campaign, enlisting influential and compassionate community leaders as candidates competing to raise funds for blood cancer research and cures.  In its second year, the North Bay MWOY campaign has seven candidates vying for the title of Man and Woman of the Year.

The MWOY campaign is an annual 10-week fundraising competition between community leaders united by one goal, to use their leadership skills to raise funds to help blood cancer patients live longer and more fulfilling lives.  The MWOY candidates compete in honor of the North Bay Boy & Girl of the Year to raise the most funds for blood cancer research.  This year's Boy & Girl of the Year are Jared and Itzel, respectively, who are both from Napa, Calif., and are battling blood cancer.  Every dollar counts as one vote and the titles are awarded to the man and woman with the most votes at the end of the campaign.

The 2014 North Bay Man & Woman of the Year candidates include:
Jennifer Buffo of Petaluma, Calif. – Pure Luxury Limousine
Sophie Edwards of Rohnert Park, Calif. – Sonoma State University
Aaron Friedman of Santa Rosa – Signarama Santa Rosa
Mike Gibson of Napa – National Football League (NFL)
Gordon Huether of Napa – Gordon Huether Studio
Dana Kettmann of Healdsburg, Calif. – Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
Holly Wick of Petaluma – Athletic Soles

The North Bay MWOY campaign will begin at the Kickoff Party on April 10, 2014 and will culminate at the Grand Finale Celebration on June 19, 2014 at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards in Sonoma, Calif.  Tickets for the Grand Finale Celebration are available for purchase starting April 10, 2014 and can be purchased online at http://www.mwoy.org/gba/localchapter/NorthBay/.

For more information on the Man & Woman of the Year campaign, contact Alisha Basich at [email protected] or 707-544-4350 ext. 2007, or visit www.mwoy.org/gba.

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 for patients and their loved ones.

Major LLS fundraising campaigns include Team In Training, Light The Night Walk, School & Youth, Man & Woman of the Year and Leukemia Cup Regatta.  To reach the widest possible audience, LLS partners with national and regional level companies and brands, including Nike, Disney, Burlington and others.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in White Plains, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada.  To learn more, visit www.LLS.org.  Patients and caregivers should contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

Greater Bay Area Chapter Offices
San Francisco: 221 Main Street, Suite 1650, San Francisco, CA 94105, 415-625-1100
Silicon Valley/Monterey: 675 North First Street, Suite 1100, San Jose, CA 95112, 408-490-2666
North Bay: 2455 Bennett Valley Road, Suite B204, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 707-544-4350

SOURCE Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Greater Bay Area Chapter