SANTA ANA, CALIF – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Orange County/Inland Empire Chapter (LLS) is pleased to announce that Sindy Godfrey of Corona, named LLS’ Woman of the Year in 2009, will serve as leadership chair for the 2010 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign.
The 2010 campaign will begin in March; for 10 weeks, participating community and business leaders will raise money for blood cancer research. The top fundraisers will earn the titles of 2010 Man & Woman of the Year.
“Despite the challenges in the economy, we’re confident that we’ll recruit some outstanding candidates and make 2010 our best year ever,” commented Julia Cohen, the campaign’s manager.
“Incredible progress has been made in recent years in the fight against blood cancers, and the dollars they raise will help us keep up the momentum.”
Sindy Godfrey is owner of Events that Rock, the publicity and marketing firm that represents the Improv Comedy Clubs.
Her father died recently of leukemia; her nephew was recently diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. In 2009, she earned her Woman of the Year title by raising over $40,000.
Candidates in the 2010 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign must be nominated. To make a nomination, or for more information, please contact Julia Cohen at (714) 481-5609 or Julia.Cohen@lls.org.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The mission of LLS is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested $668 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers. The Orange County/Inland Empire chapter office is located at 2020 East 1st Street, Suite 120, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Phone: (714) 481-5600. Website: www.lls.org/ocie.
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Submitted By;
Jim Graves
