Each year in communities across the country, dynamic, passionate candidates engage in a spirited ten-week fundraising competition to earn The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society‘s ―Man & Woman of the Year‖ titles, by raising funds for blood cancer research . The candidates com-pete in honor of children who are local blood cancer survivors, the Boy & Girl of the Year (see page 3 for more information). Every dollar counts as one vote, and the titles are awarded to the man and woman with the most votes at the end of ten weeks; the top local fundraisers in the country win the national titles. Man & Woman candidates are goal-oriented and compassionate. Their relentless efforts are focused on making life better for hundreds of thousands of patients battling blood cancers: leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

Funds raised by Man & Woman of the Year participants are used for:

• Lifesaving blood cancer research
• Financial assistance to cover patient expenses for transportation, medication, and testing.
• Free educational materials and events for paitents and their families.
• Local programs such as Family Support Groups and First Connection (a program Kristen also is involved with), a peer-to-peer counselting program.
• Comprehensive, personalized assistance through LLS's Information Resource Center.

To make a donation you can go to http://ma.mwoy.llsevent.org/TILTON