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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's National Capital Area Chapter Announces Local 2009 Man & Woman of the Year June 15, 2009 - Led by Ari Hausfeld Jones, Moms for a Cure, of Fairfax, Virginia and Hap Peden, IBM, of Rockville, Maryland, 21 local professionals raised $897,235 during the 2009 Man & Woman of the Year campaign to benefit the National Capital Area Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).
During the ten-week fundraising campaign, which began on April 1, the candidates were judged on their success in raising money to help LLS fund research to find cures, better therapies and provide support to blood cancer patients and their families.
Every dollar raised counts as one "vote." Jones and Peden were the female and male candidates with the most "votes," and were awarded the title of 2009 Man & Woman of the Year at the Grand Finale Gala on June 13. Jones raised more than $139,000 while Peden brought in more than $93,000.
The candidates competed in honor of LLS's Boy & Girl of the Year, Alessandro Valeri (age 8) and Megan Avery (age 6), two local children who are blood cancer survivors and sources of inspiration to others.
"LLS congratulates all of the candidates in the 2009 Man & Woman of the Year campaign. Each of them used their passion and determination to raise funds that give thousands of people battling blood cancers the chance to live better, longer lives and they are all champions," said Donna McKelvey, Executive Director of the National Capital Area Chapter. "This is a campaign that celebrates not only the individual accomplishments, but also the collective success of all these amazing candidates."
Man of the Year candidates, Rodney Beverly and Andrew Kepley were also honored for their fundraising efforts and were named first and second runner up, respectively. As for the Women of the Year candidates, both Jennifer Keating and Lindsey Scott were awarded with the first and second runner up titles, respectively.
In addition to the announcement of the two top spots, the National Capital Area Chapter would also like to highlight the efforts of eight candidates who raised more than $50,000 and will be awarded with an LLS research grant named in their honor. Those candidates are: Rodney Beverly, Dani Greene, Ari Hausfeld Jones, Jennifer Keating, Sarah Milligan, Nadine Namoff, Hap Peden and Lindsey Scott.
"I speak for this campaign not only as the co-chair, but also as a blood cancer survivor," said Ken Dineen, event co-chair and Global Managing Director, Public Health Industry for Accenture. "Year after year I am consistently amazed by the tireless efforts of our candidates and this year has proven no different. With our largest pool of candidates to date, these folks showed no signs of slowing in the face of tough economic reports and their dedication toward raising money for lifesaving cancer research never diminished."
Three Citizenship Awards were also given out to acknowledge the candidates who have significantly advanced the efforts to cure blood cancers by making exemplary contributions throughout their campaign. The campaign's Leadership Team and peers reviewed each nomination and voted for the person who exemplified creativity, passion outreach and leadership throughout the 10 weeks. The Mission Award was presented to Nadine Namoff and MaryJo Robinson. The Volunteerism Award was presented to Jennifer Keating. The Community Outreach Award was presented to Jones.
The evening included a silent auction, seated dinner and dancing. In addition, the Adeler Jewelers' Jewel in the Box auction kept guests bidding on mystery boxes placed at their tables. At the end of the evening, the highest bidders at each of the tables were directed to open their mystery boxes, in unison, to reveal either a limited edition LLS Courage pendant or the grand prize jewel, a custom-designed necklace valued at $4,350.
The program was co-emceed by WMZQ Morning Host, Brian Egan, and WJLA Good Morning Washington Anchor, Alison Starling. The 2009 campaign was co-chaired by Dineen and Allison Gurnitz of Coray Gurnitz Consulting.
Along with Accenture, the campaign was supported by the following sponsors: Diamond Sponsor: Hausfeld, LLP; Gold Sponsors: National Association of Broadcasters and Citrix Systems, Inc.; Silver Sponsors: Brayboy Creative Media, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, CISCO Systems, Ernst & Young, Feinberg Rozen, LLP, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Otsuka American Pharmaceuticals and The Marketing Showcase, LLC. Campaign sponsors included: Media Sponsor, Washingtonian Magazine and Jewel in the Box Sponsor, Adeler Jewelers.
The 2009 candidates are:
Margaret Babbington, Long & Foster
Dave Belford, Broad Street Realty
Rodney Beverly, Microsoft Corporation
Meagan Campion, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Cathy Clime, La Sonata Enterprises
Dani Greene, Arlington County Public Schools
Bob Holmes, Landry, Creedon and Associates, Inc.
Ari Hausfeld Jones, Moms for a Cure
Kane from HOT 99.5, Clear Channel
Jennifer Keating, CDW
Andrew Kepley, Deloitte Consulting
Wil Lash, ProvatoHR & Vh1
Molly Marshall, EMC Global Services
Luis Mendoza, HSBC Bank
Sarah Milligan, National Association of Broadcasters
Hank Minitrez, Dept. of Army/TigerDen Martial Arts
Nadine Namoff, Accenture
Hap Peden, IBM
MaryJo Robinson, Booz Allen Hamilton
Lindsey Scott, Habatat Galleries
Kelly Tant, Westland Printers
For more information on the campaign, please visit www.lls.org/ncaMANandWOMAN.
21 Candidates Set Off to Raise
$820,000 in 10 Weeks 2009 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign Launch at The Park at Fourteenth Washington, DC -- The National Capital Area of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has announced the 21 candidates that think they have what it takes to be Man and Woman of 2009. Year after year individuals take on this challenge, but only two can win. This year, a record-breaking number of candidates have signed on participate - 21 in total.
The candidates have set a goal of raising $820,000 during their 10-week campaign and have a mission of not only raising funds for lifesaving cancer research, but also raising awareness for LLS's mission: to cure leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. This year's fundraising is in honor of two patient heroes, the 2009 Boy and Girl of the Year: Alessandro Valeri and Megan Avery.
The campaign will begin and end with two elegant events: the April 1 launch at The Park at Fourteenth and the black tie Grand Finale Gala at the Ritz Carlton in Northwest DC on June 13.
"What happens between these two events is the heart of the race," says Donna McKelvey, Executive Director of LLS's National Capital Area Chapter. "Throughout the 10 weeks, each candidate will host events and motivate their networks to raise money for blood cancer research. The man and woman who raise the most money will be named as the local Man and Woman of the Year and go on to compete for national honors."
Returning sponsors include: presenting sponsor, Accenture, Washingtonian Magazine, Adler Jewelers, ROI and Barefoot Wine & Bubbly. New campaign partners include Flowers by Angels and OMI Communications. Also returning are the campaign's co-chair's Allison Gurnitz of Coray Gurnitz Consulting and Ken Dineen of Accenture. The campaign's two honorary co-chairs are Alison Starling of ABC7 and Brian Egan of WMZQ.
The 2009 roster of candidates is the largest the chapter has seen since the campaign began in DC in 1992. This year's fundraisers span the DC area geographically and professionally, but all have at least one thing in common: a commitment to raising money for the blood cancer research, advocacy and patient services.
The 2009 candidates are:
- Margaret Babbington, Long & Foster
- Dave Belford, Broad Street Realty
- Rodney Beverly, Microsoft Corp.
- Meagan Campion, Lockheed Martin Corp.
- Cathy Clime, La Sonata Enterprises
- Dani Greene, Arlington County Public Schools
- Bob Holmes, Landry, Creedon and Associates Inc.
- Ari Hausfeld Jones, Moms for a Cure
- Kane from HOT 99.5, Clear Channel
- Jennifer Keating, CDW
- Andrew Kepley, Deloitte Consulting
- Wil Lash, ProvatoHR & Vh1
- Molly Marshall, EMC Global Services
- Luis Mendoza, HSBC Bank
- Sarah Milligan, National Association of Broadcasters
- Hank Minitrez, Dept. of Army/Tigerden Martial Arts
- Nadine Namoff, Accenture
- Hap Peden, IBM
- MaryJo Robinson, Booz Allen Hamilton
- Lindsey Scott, Habatat Galleries
- Kelly Tant, Westland Printers
For more information, contact katie.goode@lls.org at 703-399-2932 or visit www.lls.org/ncaMANandWOMAN
[From left to right] [Back Row] Rodney Beverly, Molly Marshall, Dave Belford, Lindsey Scott, Kelly Tant, Hap Peden, Luis Mendoza, [Second Row] Sarah Milligan, Jennifer Keating, Margaret Babbingtin, Ari Hausfeld-Jones, Cathy Clime, [Front Row] Dani Greene, Mary Jo Robinson, Nadine Namoff [Front] Megan Avery - Girl of the Year. Not pictured: Meagan Campion, Bob Holmes, Kane from Hot 99.5.
Man & Woman of the Year Campaign Announces
2009 CandidatesRecord number of DC-area residents sign on to vie for annual title Alexandria, VA -- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) National Capital Area Chapter welcomed 18 candidates at a cocktail party held on Tuesday evening in Arlington, VA, for its 2009 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign, which launches on April 1.
Candidates will spend 10 weeks between April 1 and June 13 raising money and awareness for and about blood cancers. The male and female candidate who raises the most money will win the local title and go on to compete for national honors. Since 2000, the National Capital Area Chapter's campaign has placed seven national winners and has also been named the #1 revenue-generating chapter in the nation since 2002.
Money raised benefits LLS's mission to cure blood cancers and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. This year's fundraising is in honor of two patient heroes, the 2009 Boy and Girl of the Year: Alessandro Valeri and Megan Avery.
"As a chapter, we are thrilled to be able to unveil our largest pool of candidates to date," says NCA Executive Director Donna McKelvey. "We are so grateful for the unwavering support of these fine men and women who will set out on an amazing journey to raise money for lifesaving cancer research. This is a positive message to the community that despite the tough economic times, our mission never stops and we'll never stop striving for a cure."
Returning sponsors include: presenting sponsor, Accenture, Washingtonian Magazine, Adler Jewelers, ROI and Barefoot Wine & Bubbly. New campaign partners include Flowers by Angels and OMI Communications. Also returning are the campaign's co-chair's Allison Gurnitz of Coray Gurnitz Consulting and Ken Dineen of Accenture.
Although the candidates will not be officially announced until the formal kickoff on April 1 held at The Park at Fourteenth, the following individuals in attendance on Tuesday evening have already committed to joining this year's campaign:
- Margaret Babbington, Long and Foster
- Dave Belford, Broad Street Realty
- Rodney Beverly, Microsoft Corp.
- Meagan Campion, Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Cathy Clime, La Sonata Enterprises
- Dani Greene, Arlington County Public Schools
- Bob Holmes, Landry, Creedon and Associates Inc.
- Ari Hausfeld-Jones, Moms for a Cure
- Kane from Hot 99.5
- Jennifer Keating, CDW
- Molly Marshall, EMC Global Services
- Luis Mendoza, HSBC Securities Inc.
- Sarah Milligan, National Association of Broadcasters
- Nadine Namoff, Accenture
- Hap Peden, IBM
- Mary Jo Robinson, Booz Allen Hamilton
- Lindsey Scott, Habatat Galleries
- Kelly Tant, Westland Printers
Winners will be announced at the Grand Finale Gala held on June 13 at the Ritz Carlton in downtown DC. The Gala will be emceed by the campaign's 2009 honorary co-chairs: Brian Egan of WMZQ and Alison Starling of WJLA.
In 2008, 16 candidates collectively raised more than $785,000. Three individuals raised more than $100,000 each during the 10-week campaign.
LLS is still looking for two additional male candidates to join the 2009 roster. Nominations for candidates will be accepted until midnight on April 1, 2009. For more information about nominating a candidate or the campaign, contact Katie Goode at 703-960-1100 or visit www.lls.org/ncamanandwoman
The event was held in the Arlington, Virginia home of Allison Gurnitz and Kevin Coray. Approximately 60 people attended.
16 DC-Area Professionals Raise More than $785,000 in 10 Weeks; Two Local Cancer Survivors Take Top HonorsAlexandria, VA - Led by two blood cancer survivors, Chartese Burnett of the Washington Nationals Baseball Club, and Jim Galvenek of Gensler, 16 local professionals raised more than $785,000 during the 10-week campaign to benefit the National Capital Area Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The 2008 Man and Woman of the Year Campaign presented by Accenture in association with Land Rover America's Polo Cup has an expansive title as well as a history of excellence, but its mission is simple: raise money to find a cure for blood cancers and to improve the lives of patients and families in just 10 weeks. The elegant grand finale gala, held on Saturday at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC, marked the finish of a fundraising competition that launched on April 10 and highlighted the extraordinary achievements of its 16 candidates, who were cheered on by more than 400 family members, friends, campaign teams and supporters. "The efforts of our 16 candidates are even more extraordinary when you consider the fact that none of them are professional fundraisers and all have successfully juggled demanding careers and personal lives in order to raise money for the Society's mission," said Donna McKelvey, Executive Director of the National Capital Area Chapter. "What makes tonight's results even more noteworthy is the fact that our Man and Woman of the Year winners are blood cancer survivors. Both Chartese and Jim, in their cancer journey and their dedication toward finding a cure, are an inspiration to us all." The top three contenders for the 2008 Man of the Year; winner Galvenek; first runner up, Dan Cole of Consumer Electronics Association; and second runner up, Scott Newman of Edison Worldwide, each raised more than $110,000, a first for the campaign. The three top female candidates were: winner Burnett; first runner up, Andrea Van Dell of LEX on Demand; and second runner up, Lindsey Threlkeld of Accenture.
Man of the Year Candidate featured on Comcast Newsmakers! Listen to the interview with 2008 candidate Matthew Wallace.
17 Candidates set goal to raise $1 million! 
2008 Candidates Set $1M Goal to Cure Blood Cancers Features New Events, Partnerships; April 10 Launch at the Embassy of Italy Alexandria, VA -The National Capital Area Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced an unprecedented fundraising goal of $1 million, its largest field of candidates, 18, a new corporate sponsor, and a kickoff event at the elegant Embassy of Italy on April 10 for one of its most important fundraising campaigns. The 2008 Man and Woman of the Year Campaign presented by Accenture in Association with Land Rover America's Polo Cup has an expansive title as well as a history of excellence, but its mission is simple: raise money to find a cure for blood cancers and to improve the lives of patients and families.
"We are proud of our past success and are excited about this year's campaign," said Executive Director Donna McKelvey. "Our chapter has fielded seven national winners in the past five years and been named the #1 revenue-generating chapter in the nation since 2002. This year, together with our corporate sponsors, 18 candidates, and two pre-campaign events already under our belts, we have an impressive head start on a very ambitious goal: to raise $1 million in just 10 weeks."
The 2008 campaign includes three new events associated with its newest partner, The Land Rover America's Polo Cup, including the Embassy kickoff event, the Rockin' the Runway fashion and culinary challenge on May 9, and The Land Rover America's Polo Cup polo match and concert on May 10. The campaign begins and ends with two elegant events: the April 10 launch at the Embassy of Italy and the black tie grand finale at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on June 14.
"What happens between those two events is the heart of the race," McKelvey said, "during which candidates host events and cull their networks to raise money for the National Capital Area chapter. The man and woman who raise the most money will be named as the local Man and Woman of the Year and go on to compete for national honors."
Although the candidates will not be officially announced until next month, preliminary candidates span the DC area geographically and professionally. They all have one thing in common: a commitment to raising money for the leading disease killer of Americans under 20.
They are: Jarret Blum, Smith Barney, of McLean, VA; Chartese Burnett, Washington Nationals, of Bowie, MD; Rachel Caplan , Equinox, of Vienna, VA; Mark Colaco of Raymond James & Associates, Washington, DC; Dan Cole, Consumer Electronics Association, of Sterling, VA; Jim Galvanek, Gensler, of Washington, DC; Donna Hamaker, KDH Realty, of McLean, VA; Tony Hudgins, Modern Luxury Media and Play Lounge, of Washington, DC; Michael Kibler, KUSH Inc., of Washington, DC; Stephanie Kundrotas, SAIC, of Alexandria, VA; Jacqueline Montgomery, Smith Barney, of Haymarket, VA; Scott Newman, Edison Worldwide, of Laurel, MD; Lindsey Threlkeld, Accenture of Washington, DC; Andrea Van Dell, LEX on Demand, of Rockville, MD; John C. Villar, HSBC National Bank USA, of Alexandria, VA; and Matt Wallace, McLean Chamber of Commerce, McLean, VA.
Who: The National Capital Area Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; Accenture; Land Rover America's Polo Cup; the Embassy of Italy; the 2008 Candidates
What: Launch Event for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 2008 Man and Woman of the Year Campaign presented by Accenture in Association with Land Rover America's Polo Cup
When: April 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC
RSVP: The event is free and open to the public, but RSVP's are required by April 1. For more information, contact katie.goode@lls.org or 703-960-1100.
See the 2008 Candidates in the May edition of the Washingtonian.
2008 Candidate Cocktail a Huge Success!
2008 Candidates: Jim Galvanek, Gensler; Stephanie Kundrotas, SAIC; Dan Cole, Consumer Electronics Association; John Vilar, HSBC National Bank USA; Donna Hamaker, KDH Realty; Michael Kibler, NCPSSM; Jacqueline Montgomery, Smith Barney; Jarret Blum, Smith Barney; Nichole Barner. 2008 Girl of the Year, Hannah McNeal (pictured in front)
Man & Woman of the Year Campaign Sets $1M Goal Early Surge in Candidate and Sponsor Recruitment Stimulates Interest The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's National Capital Area Chapter welcomed 10 candidates, four sponsors, announced three new events and a 2008 goal of $1 million at a cocktail party held on Thursday evening in Northwest Washington, DC, for its 2008 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign, which launches on April 10. Candidates will spend 10 weeks between April 10 and June 14 raising money and awareness for and about blood cancers, the leading disease killer of Americans under 20. The male and female candidate who raises the most money will win the title and go on to compete for national honors. Since 2000, the National Capital Area Chapter's campaign has placed seven national winners and has also been named the #1 revenue-generating chapter in the nation since 2002. Money raised benefits the LLS's mission to cure blood cancers and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. This year's fundraising is in honor of the 2008 Boy and Girl of the Year: Hunter Ruderman and Hannah McNeal. "This is unprecedented; we're off to a fantastic head start, and our partners are key to our early success," says NCA Executive Director Donna McKelvey. "We are so grateful for the continued support from our Presenting Sponsor Accenture, who has supported us financially, with candidates and with volunteers since 2001. We are also thrilled to be newly associated with The Land Rover America's Polo Cup, which has added three fabulous events to our campaign: an elegant Kick Off party at the Embassy of Italy, a culinary competition and fashion show and, of course, the Polo Cup." McKelvey added that the campaign's other sponsors and supporters include Washingtonian Magazine, Adler Jewelers and Ketel One and hinted that other announcements of new campaign events would be forthcoming. "We want to leave a few surprises for later," she said, "but expect to hear more from us in the months to come. We have a very ambitious fundraising goal of $1 million, and in addition to our amazing candidates, our corporate sponsors and these great events will be key to this campaign's success." Although the candidates will not be officially announced until the formal kick off on April 10, the following individuals in attendance on Thursday evening have already committed to joining this years campaign: Nichole Barner, Jarret Blum, Dan Cole, Jim Galvanek, Noel Greene, Donna Hamaker, Michael Kibler, Stephanie Kundrotas, Jacqueline Montgomery and John Vilar. In 2007, 14 candidates collectively raised more than $869,000, setting a new record for both the NCA and LLS as a whole. Four individuals raised more than $100,000 each during the 10-week campaign. LLS is still looking to round out its team with 6 more candidates. Nominations for candidates will be accepted until midnight on April 10, 2008. For more information, contact Katie Goode at 703-960-1100. The event was held in the Northwest Washington, DC home of Dave and Jaime Doros. Approximately 60 people attended.
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