Category Archives: Man & Woman of the Year

Get a massage in March and support LLS Man & Woman of the Year Monterey

The much-anticipated 10-week fundraising campaign, Champions of Hope, Man & Woman of the Year officially kicks off tomorrow, Thursday February 21st  in Monterey! 11 amazing community leaders will begin the race toward the finish line to end up with the most funds donated … Continue reading

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Robert Guerrero scores another KO against cancer!

Recently, the city of Gilroy celebrated one of its own – Robert “the Ghost” Guerrero, a professional boxer, a five-time world champion, and a man on a mission.  Robert had the fight of his life recently, when his wife  (and high school sweetheart) … Continue reading

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And This Year’s Man and Woman of the Year are…

The Man & Woman of the Year campaign ended in grand fashion this weekend, with this year’s winners crowned and the total money raised for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announced.  Want to know the details? Read on! The Leukemia … Continue reading

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Getting Ready for the Gala!

As many of you may know, our exciting and highly prestigious Man & Woman of the Year competition is nearing its grand finale.  And speaking of grand, what an event it’s going to be! The black-tie optional Gala will be … Continue reading

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Race For Man of the Year!

Our Man & Woman of the Year competition is nearing the final weeks.  With the Grand Finale Gala coming up on May 21st, it’s a race to the end as each candidate continues to raise money for The Leukemia & … Continue reading

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Randy Ksar, Our Next Man of the Year?

As you all know, our Man and Woman of the Year campaign recently kicked off.  Today we’re highlighting our second of twelve candidates, Randy Ksar, who is running a 10k in 10 weeks campaign.  Read on for more information about why he’s working to … Continue reading

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Neda Wilson Turns the Page on Cancer

Today’s post comes to us courtesy of Neda Wilson, one of our Man and Woman of the Year candidates.  She’ll be telling us why she signed up for this campaign, and how you can help “Turn the Page on Cancer.”  … Continue reading

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Kicking Off Our Search for the Next Man and Woman of the Year!

Local community leaders and their families, friends, and supporters came together last night at the Silicon Valley Capital Club to kick off The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Man & Woman of the Year campaign. Candidates in this ten-week fundraising … Continue reading

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At Ballet San Jose

Today’s post comes to us courtesy of Marissa Shaffer, our 2011 Girl of the Year.  Marissa has guest blogged for us in the past, so check out her earlier post for more information on her.  She’s an honoree for Team … Continue reading

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Of Love and Boxing…and Lights

Well, it’s been an exciting Week of Love here at Mission: Possible, but we realize that there are other types of love, and other campaigns with love stories besides Team In Training.  How about the sacrifice a husband will make for … Continue reading

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