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14 • Thursday, July 27, 2017
OVER THE MOUNTAIN JOURNAL
Man and Woman of the Year Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Honor Fundraisers
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Grand Finale ceremony was held June 23 at The Florentine to crown the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man and Woman of the Year. Festivities for the evening were emceed by Cumulus Media radio personality Sly King and included food, beverages, music by Robert Fowler of Superior Sounds, and live and silent auctions. Christie King of C King Benefit Auctions served as auctioneer. The event marked the finale of a 10-week campaign held in 80 communities throughout the country. Five candidates representing the Birmingham chapter took part in the campaign and competed to see who could raise the most money. Brandon Cain, owner of Roots and Revelry, took home the title of Man of the Year and Valerie Thomas, CEO of the Val Group, was crowned Woman of the Year for the Birmingham chapter. The two competed against Will Faulkner of 360 Realty, Dru Cunningham of Birmingham Mountain Radio and Sarah Cutler of Mercedes Benz. Funds were raised by all of the candidates in honor of two local children who are blood cancer survivors: Anderson Thrower of Vestavia Hills and Maddie Howard served as Boy and Girl of the Year. Candidates were recruited by a nominating committee, which included Kevin Collins, Lacey Epstein, Shelle Brandon Cain and Valerie Thomas Henderson, Whitney with Maddie Howard. Henderson, Sally Morriss,
From left: Brandon and Amy Cain, Stephen and Valerie Thomas, Sarah Cutler and Regan Goldberg.
Ashley Pittman, Liz Pittman, Catherine Ryals, Fred Smith, Daniel Snyder and Sam Todd. Overseeing the campaign was LLS Alabama Gulf Coast chapter Executive Director Regan Goldberg and campaign assistant Julie Moon. The campaign and gala proceeds will support pediatric blood cancer research, educational outreach, patient support and policies that ensure patients have access to treatment. ❖
Gimme S’More
The success of the sixth annual S’mores and Pours event, held June 15 at Avondale Brewing Co., brought in more than $14,000. Funds raised will benefit the organization’s programs and initiatives for children, youth and their families throughout the community. Guests were treated to samples of select wines and beers, as well as tasty treats served up by local restaurants and vendors. Food and beverage sponsors included Ashley Mac’s, Birmingham Coca-Cola, California Pizza Kitchen, Jim ‘N Nicks BBQ, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Miss Dots, On a Whimsy, Post Office Pies, Saw’s BBQ, Slice Birmingham and Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe. ❖
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Camp Fire Alabama Hosts Annual Dessert and Drinks Festivities
Matt and Allison Savela. From left: Anna-Leigh and Billy Hankins with Alice Jones.