Welcome to the Suncoast Chapter's
2008 Man & Woman of the Year!

And this year's Man & Woman of the Year are...

Brooke Palmer r.s.b.p. Events 2008 Suncoast Woman of the Year	Patrick Turner SunTrust Mortgage 2008 Suncoast Man of the Year

      Congratulations to our 2008 Man & Woman of the Year!

Thank you to all of our candidates for helping us raise over $230,000!

Campaign Overview:
Candidates competing for the title of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year are judged solely on a philanthropic basis - on their success in generating funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Candidates raise these funds in honor of the Boy and Girl of the Year, local children who have been diagnosed with a blood cancer. The ten week competition begins at the Kick-off Reception and runs thru the Grand Finale Gala. Secured live/silent auction items, sponsorships and fundraising efforts give the candidates an opportunity to increase their fundraising the evening of the Gala Celebration. The male and female candidate who raise the most funds are crowned The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 2008 Man & Woman of the Year. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Man & Woman of the Year will receive great prizes, as well as being highlighted on billboards and in various media outlets in the bay area during the 2008-2009 season. The Suncoast Chapter proudly has the 2003 and 2005, "National Man of the Year"!

Grand Finale:
Sponsors, candidates, candidate's campaign team, the Boy and Girl of the Year, friends and family, survivors and other Society supporters gathered for a gala and the announcement of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Man & Woman of the Year campaign at TPepin's Hospitality Centre on May 10, 2008. Around four hundred guests enjoyed a fabulous reception, cocktails, live music and an outstanding silent and live auction. The evening culminated with the announcement of the 2008 Man & Woman of the Year, Brooke Palmer and Patrick Turner.

For more campaign information, contact Tracy Manning or Caitlin Wray at 813.963.6461.

To view the results press release, click MWOY_2008_Results_Press_Release.doc.