Happy Hour at Parlor 88 South to Benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Online, April 4, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Parlor 88 South in Springfield will be hosting an event to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) this Thursday, April 5th. Two of this year's Man & Woman of the Year candidates, Becky Overend of Nexstar (KOLR/KOZL) and Parlor 88 Managing Partner Seth Elliott, are teaming up to host a happy hour fundraiser, complete with food and drink specials, music, entertainment and even prizes. There is no charge for the event, but donations are welcome and encouraged. The party starts at 4pm and lasts until about 7pm. Parlor 88 South is located at 1111 East Republic Road. This event is open to the public. For more information, call Parlor 88 South at 417 (882-8882).

Candidates who run for the title of Man & Woman of the Year are a select group of community and business leaders who use their networking and leadership skills in a ten-week competition to raise the most funds. Each dollar raised counts as one vote, so the man and woman who raise the most funds by the end of our Grand Finale Gala on June 7th will be crowned the winners. In an unconventional but fun twist, this campaign is "blind"; at no point does any candidate know how much the others have raised. This adds to the anticipation at our Grand Finale event, where live and silent auction items help raise the candidates' final totals.

Many of our candidates run in honor of a loved one who passed from or is a survivor of blood cancer; some candidates are survivors themselves. Candidates are often members of the healthcare community who know all too well the ongoing need for advances in treatments, medications, and ultimately a cure. All of our candidates run in honor of our Boy & Girl of the Year, patients and survivors themselves who have come to exemplify strength and courage in the battle against blood cancer.

If you are interested in learning more about the Man and Woman of the Year, learning about upcoming candidate events, or would like to purchase tickets for our Grand Finale Gala please visit http://www.mwoy.org/mid/localchapter/swm/. If you have any questions referring to the campaign contact campaign assistant Allyson Beach at [email protected] for more details.