Big congratulations are in order for Kevin Long and Katie Imel for being named the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s  Man and Woman of the Year for 2009! 

 LLS was kind enough to ask me to emcee their gala in Virginia Beach to honor Kevin and Katie’s fundraising efforts. Every dollar earned enables life saving research to find a cure for blood cancers and to support the families and friends of those who battle these diseases.  Kevin represented Compo Construction and Katie stood proud for Dominion Virginia Power.  They had tough competition but over all the “Man and Woman of the Year” Campaign raised over $22,000  for the local chapter.

My favorite part of the evening was hanging out with the “Boy and Girl of the Year”, Jackson and Hannah.  These two kids know first hand what the Leukemia and Lymphoma society is all about…Hannah just completed chemotherapy and Jackson has a couple of treatments left.  Jackson has battled cancer TWICE.  They do the hardest part, but LLS does whatever it can to make the cancer journey a little easier for them and their support group.

Thanks again LLS and Congratulations Kevin, Katie, Hannah and Jackson!