The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is currently seeking 12 candidatesbrfrom all counties of the Shore for its 2014 Man and Woman of the Year: EasternbrShore campaign. (Check out photos from this year's Grand Finale event here.)
The campaign raises money and awareness for the LLS, and is inspired by The Boy & Girl of the Year, who are local children battling blood cancers that serve as motivation and inspiration to the M&WOTY candidates in their competition to raise funds and win the titles.
Candidates for the second annual event should possess thebrfollowing:
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- Passion to makebr a difference br
- Possible missionbr connection br
- Outgoing,br energetic br
- Wide circle ofbr influence – family, friends, work networks, community involvement br
- Communitybr oriented br
- Businessesbr looking to empower their employees (ex: GE has nominated a candidate for 8br consecutive years)
If you know of someone you’d like to nominate, pleasebrcontact Jennifer Veil and Jennifer.veil@lls.orgbror 443-786-6439.
More on candidate nominations from LLS:
Candidates arebrencouraged:
- Campaign team to support them
- LLS staff will help develop ideas andbrsuggestions for the strongest campaign team based on candidates individualbrgoals/network
Publicity:
- Candidates who sign on BEFORE February 12 willbrbe listed in a national USA Today ad with other candidates from around thebrcountry. Candidate’s company will be listed as well
- LLS has partnership with Baltimore BusinessbrJournal, ads will run throughout the campaign with candidate info
- LLS has partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor,brbillboards will go up in Fall 2015
Facts:
- Maryland fundraising average in 2011 $18,000
- Looking for 12 candidates from all counties onbrthe shore. Examples of potentialbrcandidates from healthcare field, finance, real estate, and developmentbrbackgrounds (to name a few)
- Fundraising Goal $120,000
Next Steps:
- Prospect candidates will have a nominationbrmeeting with LLS staff and nominator to answer questions and go over campaignbrin more details
- Confirmed candidates will receive two goalbrplanning meetings before kickoff (as many as candidate would like)
Important Dates:
Kickoff – TBD Spring 2014
Grand Finale Gala – TBD Spring 2014
