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Who Will be the 2020 Men and Women of the year?
See this year’s candidates, as featured in Forbes.
Meet the 2020 Candidates
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Presents Man & Woman of the Year
Man & Woman of the Year is philanthropic competition to support blood cancer research among a group of motivated and dedicated individuals in communities across the United States. Candidates form powerful fundraising teams and compete in honor of two local children who are blood cancer survivors.
The man and woman who have raised the most funds during the ten-week campaign are awarded the prestigious title of Man or Woman of the Year in their community. The man and woman who have raised the most across the entire US will be recognized as the national Man & Woman of the year.
Congratulations to all 2020 Man & Woman of the Year candidates and team members.
We are currently accepting nominations for 2021 candidates. For additional information please contact your local chapter.
Learn More Nominate a CandidateGet Involved
There are many ways to participate in a local Man & Woman of the Year campaign. Nominate a candidate, join a team or become a sponsor. If you are driven to find cures for blood cancer, learn how to get involved.
why participate?
Every 3 minutes someone in the
United States is diagnosed with
blood cancer.
More than 1/3 of blood cancer
patients do not survive
5 years after their diagnosis.
Every 9 minutes someone
dies in the United States
of a blood cancer.
"Being a Lymphoma survivor I know the importance of LLS and the amazing work they do! I jumped at the chance to participate in MWOY and it was truly a life changing experience."
Scott Peterson
Participant
"Being a Lymphoma survivor I know the importance of LLS and the amazing work they do! I jumped at the chance to participate in MWOY and it was truly a life changing experience."
Scott Peterson
"Life is full of challenges, some difficult and heartbreaking, like a cancer diagnosis, others are exciting, joyful and life giving, like raising money for LLS. I've experienced both. I highly recommend the fundraising challenge so that soon no one will have the cancer challenge!"
Carmen Sans Graciaa
Participant
"Life is full of challenges, some difficult and heartbreaking, like a cancer diagnosis, others are exciting, joyful and life giving, like raising money for LLS. I've experienced both. I highly recommend the fundraising challenge so that soon no one will have the cancer challenge!"
Carmen Sans Graciaa
"The fact that someone nominated me to take on this challenge meant that they believed that I could do this. I did not! But I surprised myself! How did I do it? I just kept my hatred for cancer front and foremost in my mind. It was the most amazing 10 weeks of my life and I urge you to believe that you, too, can do this!"
Virginia Sharitz
Participant
"The fact that someone nominated me to take on this challenge meant that they believed that I could do this. I did not! But I surprised myself! How did I do it? I just kept my hatred for cancer front and foremost in my mind. It was the most amazing 10 weeks of my life and I urge you to believe that you, too, can do this!"
Virginia Sharitz
"Running for Man of the Year was one of the most inspiring endeavors of my career. We were inspired by the generosity of friends, families and those battling cancer today. I am so proud to be a part of it and proud of all of our candidates, team members and local heroes. We are making a significant difference, have substantially increased awareness and most importantly, are funding research that saves lives!"
Ronnie Ram
Participant
"Running for Man of the Year was one of the most inspiring endeavors of my career. We were inspired by the generosity of friends, families and those battling cancer today. I am so proud to be a part of it and proud of all of our candidates, team members and local heroes. We are making a significant difference, have substantially increased awareness and most importantly, are funding research that saves lives!"
Ronnie Ram