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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Journey of Hope Gala ON SATURDAY, JUNE 2ND AT THE HYATT REGENCY PIER 66, THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY WILL HOLD IT’S ANNUAL GALA HONORING ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN FOR THEIR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. Community leaders are raising money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in the hopes of making a difference in the lives of some very special young people. One man and one woman only, based on their fundraising efforts, will be announced as the Man and Woman of the Year. Starting with a kickoff celebration in March, these local leaders were off to a great start. Their efforts will be recognized at the Journey of Hope Gala, including a cocktail reception, dinner, dance and auction taking place on Saturday, June 2nd at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66. All of the funds raised by these community leaders will honor two very special people, the 2012 Girl and Boy of the Year. Eight-yearold Hailey and thirteen-year-old CJ are both leukemia survivors. Those funds raised will be used for lifesaving blood cancer research, financial assistance, transportation, medication and testing as well as free educational materials, program and
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events for patients and their families. Hailey and CJ’s families are extremely grateful for the research and support LLS has provided. The committed individuals include: Michael Bondurant, City National Bank; Samantha DeBianchi, Beckett DeBianchi Real Estate; Vicky Garcia, Cruise Planners/American Express; Jessica Hollander, Berger Singerman; Dr. Brazelia Lazzari, Brazelia Med Spa; Ninowtzka Mier, Robinson Pecaro & Mier, P.A.; Heather MillerCassata, Broward Health Chris Evert Children’s Hospital; Betsy Millson-Anderson, Chima Brazilian Steakhouse; Peter Moore, Chen Moore and Associates; Ari Roloff, Argy, Wiltse & Robinson P.C.; Matt Sacco, Florida Panthers. “This is a nationwide project,” said Joanne Davis. “Each year in communities across the country, dynamic, passionate community leaders engage in a spirited competition to earn The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman
of the Year titles by raising funds for blood cancer research. Their relentless efforts are focused on making life better for thousands of patients battling blood cancers.” A limited number of seats are available at one hundred and fifty dollars each; a table of ten can be reserved for fifteen hundred dollars. Contact Bich-ly Ludwig at (954) 7445313 or email bich-ly.ludwig@lls.org.