Congratulations to all our leaders for an outstanding result!

2019 Man of the Year: Dr Bud Pierce, Oregon Oncology Specialists

1st Runner Up: Brent VanLoo, ID Experts

2nd Runner Up: Tommy Schroeder, Portland Fire & Rescue

2019 Woman of the Year: Sherrie Austin, MaritzCX

1st Runner Up: Caryn Lee, ADP

2nd Runner Up: Dr Uma Borate, OHSU

Man & Woman of the Year Candidates raised a collective total of $923,27 in 10 weeks to support life-saving cancer research.

Students of the Year is also part of this campaign, and when their total is added our Grand Total is $1.1 million raised in 17 weeks.

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 our 2018 winners Kirsten Leonard and Marlin Bernabe, and all candidates and team members!  

We are currently accepting candidate nominations for the Champions of Hope - Class of 2020.  For additional information please contact the team below.