DENVER MAN RUNNING FOR 2008 MAN OF THE YEAR
Rick Janson Campaigning to Raise Money for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Denver resident Rick Janson is one of six local candidates competing in the Rocky Mountain Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) annual "Man & Woman of the Year" fundraising campaign.The individual man and woman who raise the most funds during the eight week campaign will be awarded the title of Man & Woman of the Year.
This is Rick's second year competing for the title of Man of the Year; he raised nearly $6,000 last year. "I decided to run again in honor of a friend who is a survivor of blood cancer, and in honor of the Boy & Girl of the Year, who are brave survivors given a second chance at having a fruitful life because of the hard work of the LLS," Janson said.
In addition to an active email campaign, Janson will host a wine tasting event on Mother's Day (May 11) at 1914 S. Humboldt St. from 2-8 p.m. In addition, Janson will host the 5 th Annual Bachelor / Bachelorette Auction at Sutra Lounge from 6- 9 p.m. on Friday, May 23. The price of admission for each event is $20. For more information or to become a bachelor/ette, visit
www.nbaDenver.com and click on the LLS logo.
"Rick is a true hero and inspiration," said Rebecca Russell, executive director for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. "By stepping up once again as a candidate to raise money for the Rocky Mountain Chapter, he is selflessly giving his time, energy and support to help the thousands of Coloradoans who are diagnosed with blood cancer each year."
Funds raised through the campaign are invested by LLS in leading-edge research that investigates the causes of blood cancers and seeks better therapies. The funds are also used to provide patients, their families and friends with blood cancer information and services to help them cope throughout their journey.
The Man & Woman of the Year will be named at the Grand Finale Election Night which will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at the Denver Marriott City Center. Local winners will go on to compete nationally.
To support Rick's efforts and learn more about the other Man & Woman of the Year candidates, visit
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_page?item_id=510875.
For more information about the Man & Woman of the Year campaign and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, contact Kelly Posthuma at (303) 984-2110.
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The Society's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested more than $550.8 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers.
For more information about blood cancer, visit
www.LLS.org or call the Society's Information Resource Center (IRC), a call center staffed by master's level social workers, nurses and health educators who provide information, support and resources to patients and their families and caregivers. IRC information specialists are available at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.