The 2nd Annual Leukemia Ball was held on Saturday, February 24, 2007, at  the Embassy Suites Convention Center.  More than 350 guests enjoyed a Mardi Gras themed evening, including wonderful food, live and silent auctions, and music by Joe Clarke Big Band.  The event raised more then $100,000 to support research and patient services programs of The Society.

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of The Society's annual Partners in Progress Awards to two Charleston community members for their contributions and service that have impacted our mission to find a cure for blood cancer: Barbara Halpern a longtime supporter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and its Team in Training program for her volunteer service, great example, dedication, and compassion and Daniel Fernandes, Ph.D., D.Sc., Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at The Medical University of South Carolina-Hollings Cancer Center for his current research efforts as well as, his commitment and passion to our mission.  Dr. Fernandes is funded in part through a translational grant from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Heartfelt thanks to the efforts of our planning committee, table and in-kind sponsors, auction contributors, event volunteers and staff, and guests for your continued support to help end blood cancer.  We hope to see you back next year for our 3rd Annual Leukemia Ball.

2007 Event SponsorsVIP Presenting Sponsor
Carolina Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Institute, PA

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors
Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina
Mary Carven & Christine and Richie Faenza

Silver Sponsors
Charleston Hematology Oncology Associates, P.A.
Lowcountry Hematology & Oncology, P.A.
Nirenblatt Hoffman Corporation
Piggly Wiggly Carolina Company
Prudential Carolina Company
Seamar Construction Group, Inc.

Bronze Sponsors
A. DeRose & Sons, LLC
The Bleecker Law Firm, LLC
Jerry and Andrea Crites
Betsy K. Davis, D.M.D., M.S. 
E.J. McCarthy & Sons
Friends of Barbara Halpern
Friends of Howard Hoffman
In Memory of Harriett Manaker Goodman 
NBM Construction Company, Inc.
Nexsen Pruet, LLC
Premiere Coastal Insurance Group- Rob Kerdasha, Principal
The Private Bank at Bank of America
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Scientific Research Corporation
SunTrust Bank

Patron Sponsors
Mr. & Mrs. William A. Baker, Jr.
Larry & Kathy Bendt
James J. & Michelle Dwyer/In Memory of Bobby Dwyer
The Edison Group
Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Eiserhardt, Jr.
Joyce & Gerry Gherlein
Batson L. Hewitt
Howell & Associates of Charleston, Inc.
Kathi & Rick McDaniel
Catherine O'Brien- In Loving Memory of Lousie R. Drew
Skatell's Manufacturing Jewelers
State Farm Insurance-W. Thomas McQueeney
Wayne and Beth Williams/In Memory of Cecil B. Jenny

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