The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's 2010 Man & Woman of the Year campaign is almost over. There are 18 candidates running this year and you can vote for your favorite by donating to their cause!I personally met one of the candidates at a fundraiser last month and he really inspired me. I met up with him later to find out why he's so passionate about the cause. Take a look:
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society holds the Man & Woman of the Year fundraising competition every year. Money raised is put toward research, education and advocacy of blood cancers. Nationwide, the fundraiser brought in $7.7 million in 2009.
Vin Tormo is one of seven men campaigning for the local 2010 Man of the Year title. You can find out more about him at his campaign website. There are also 11 women vying for the title of Woman of the Year. Check out all the candidates here!
The winners will be announced this Friday, May 21. You can vote up until that point by making a donation to the candidate of your choice!
**INSPIRING SIDE STORY**
Vin and his campaign team held a yard sale as one of their fundraising events. At the event, a little girl saw a bike she liked and tried to ride it. She was having trouble, so Vin helped her by fixing the settings on the bike and showing her how to ride without training wheels. The girl was having a great time on the bike, but it was clear she didn't have the money to buy it. Vin decided to buy it for her! You can tell how much this small gesture meant to the little girl-- just look at her smile! Video shot and edited by Sarah Jindra
6 comments:
I hope Vin becomes Man of the Year! He's doing such great things along the way.
Good luck, Vin, on your run for Man of the Year. In the eyes of the little girl with the bike, you have already won that title.
I met Vin through work connections. He is an inspiration and great advocate for this cause. I'm proud of you Vin and hope all your dreams come true! (Especially the ones to find a cure for those who are dealing with Leukemia & Lymphoma.) I know you will achieve what you believe! Go Vin!
Wow! What a great story. We need more people like you in this world.
You are doing a great job our thoughts are with you!!!
Enhorabuena VIN lo conseguiste. Un fuerte abrazo. Enrique.
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