Seven local leaders actively outdueling each other in their support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society are up for top honors as Miami’s first-ever Man and Woman of the Year. Awards will be bestowed at a black-tie gala event.
WHEN — Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the InterContinental Miami Hotel. Event begins 7PM. Broadcast media must be present no later than 6:30PM.
WHO — Miami’s candidates for Man and Women of the Year:
- Jacqueline Becerra, shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
- David Fellows, vice president, John Moriarty & Associates of Florida Inc.
- Amber Hendrickson, sales, Saks Fifth Avenue
- Jen Klaassens, vice president of programs, The Wasie Foundation
- Roberto Muñoz, executive vice president, Professional Bank
- Keith St. Clair, advisory board chairman, Forum Communications
- Kimarie Stratos, senior vice president, Memorial Healthcare System
OUR HONORED BENEFICIARIES —
2011 Girl of the Year Victoria Mejia, 8, Leukemia Survivor
2011 Boy of the Year Alex Aguilera, 11, Leukemia Survivor
The selection of Miami’s first Man and Woman of the Year comes down to dollars — for every dollar raised, one “vote” is counted. Once local awards are bestowed, our newly crowned Man and Woman will then compete for the national title. All funds raised by the seven local leaders are being done in honor of the 2011 Girl & Boy of the Year.
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 patients and their families
- Local programs such as Family Support Groups and First Connection, a peer-to-peer counseling program
- Comprehensive, personalized assistance through our Information Resource Center
Event sponsors include The Wasie Foundation, Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida and Amadeus.
The official media partner is Aventura Magazine.
One man and one woman, based on their fundraising efforts, will be singled out as the Miami Man & Woman of the Year at a posh Gala Celebrating Life hosted by Sandra Peebles, health and lifestyle reporter for WLTV-Univision 23 in Miami. Entertainment from Cuban-American act Carlos Oliva y Los Sobrinos del Juez. Event begins at 7PM.
Each year in communities across the country, dynamic, passionate candidates 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. Candidates compete in honor of children who are local blood cancer survivors, the Boy & Girl of the Year. Titles are awarded to the man and woman with the most votes at the end of 10 weeks. 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.