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Recruitment is underway for 2010 Man & Woman of the Year candidates. If you'd like to nominate someone to vie for the title of Man or Woman of the Year, contact Kayla Kovarna at kayla.kovarna@lls.org. CONGRATULATIONS to the 2009 MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR  Joe Sergi and Patricia Giannoulias
The 2009 Man & Woman of the Year along with the Boy & Girl of the Year Michael Gaston Jr. and Katie Hausman at the Grand Finale Gala The 2009 Man & Woman of the Year campaign was an AMAZING year! On May 15, 2009 at the Chicago Cultural Center despite the economy not one, not two, but THREE records were broken. Joe Sergi broke the previous record for most raised by a male candidate and Patricia Giannoulias broke the record for most raised for female candidates. Both Joe and Patricia are competing for the title of National Man & Woman of the Year which will be announced in July. In addition, the 2009 class of candidates broke all previous group fundraising totals! On behalf of all of us at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®, congratulations to the candidates for your dedication in making 2009 a record breaking year! Together you have made a difference in the lives of those affected by blood cancer. *Check back after June 30, 2009 to see official totals
Congratulations to Roxanne Tata, COO LifeSource, on her title as the 2009 First Runner Up!
MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR presented by G&T Sports Medicine  The Campaign
Man & Woman of the Year is a unique and exciting campaign. For 10 weeks, candidates gain "votes" by raising money in a variety of ways including writing letters, hosting events and securing items for a silent auction. The man and woman candidate who raise the most "votes" are named Illinois Man & Woman of the Year! Candidates support this campaign for many reasons. Special inspiration is provided by patients and survivors of blood cancer, the Boy and Girl of the Year. Michael Gaston Jr. and Katie Hausman are our 2009 Boy & Girl of the Year! Both Michael and Katie were diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia while very young. Today Michael is 8 years old and is in remission and Katie is 6 years old and has successfully been off treatment for 3 years! Nationally an estimated 86% of funds raised go directly back to our mission to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Meet our 2009 Candidates
*professional photos provided by KIEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY A huge thank you to our 2009 Man & Woman of the Year Sponsors:  
    
ITxM REX ELECTRIC & TECHNOLOGIES WINE SERGI INSURANCE
Brook ElectricalHennessy Cognac
Apple Concrete and Coring Roche Diagnostics Lakeshore Surgery Center Sunrise Electric Supply Westside Mechanical EMPOWER Public Relations The fundraising efforts of all candidates support the mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. PAST MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR WINNERS 2008 Man & Woman of the Year 
Joe Caltabiano & Kelly Flaherty-Casagrande 2007 Man & Woman of the Year
 |  | | Dominic A. Sergi, Man of the Year | Kim Jones, Woman of the Year |
2006 Man & Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year: Merrillyn Kosier of Ariel Capital Management, LLC/Ariel Mutual Funds, pictured with Emily Lewis, 2006 Girl of the Year Man of the Year: Joel Lipman of O'Rourke Katten & Moody, pictured with Alex Smith, 2006 Boy of the Year
Boy & Girl of the Year - Meet our Boy & Girl of the YearCandidate Resource Page - This is a special page for Man & Woman of the Year candidates only.
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