FRIDAY, MAY 14TH, 2021

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THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY PRESENTS MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR. The Man & Woman of the Year campaign consists of a select group of individuals, from different locations and walks of life, coming together for a greater purpose: curing cancer. Candidates in this philanthropic competition form powerful fundraising teams to help them find innovative ways of fueling The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) goal to end blood cancer. With their teammates behind them, this exceptional group competes in honor of two local blood cancer survivors for the prestigious title of Man or Woman of the Year. We are one family. Connected by blood. Driven to find cures.

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TO THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY’S 2021 MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR & STUDENTS OF THE YEAR Good Evening, On behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), welcome to the Grand Finale Celebration for Oklahoma City’s Man & Woman of the Year and Students of the Year campaigns! This has been an incredible campaign season, and I am beyond thrilled to congratulate each candidate and team member on their fundraising efforts. I feel privileged to celebrate such a dedicated group of people raising funds on behalf of our patients. The Man & Woman of the Year campaign has grown tremendously through the efforts of an amazing leadership team. I thank each and every one of you for your hard work and dedication in helping us reach great success. Our volunteers share a connection to the mission of LLS and contribute to the important work of our organization. We are so grateful to our new and longstanding volunteers for their support. This evening, you will have the opportunity to meet some of our volunteers, our Honored Heroes – Audra Yarholar and Dylan Gardner. Each candidate has participated in the campaign in honor of Audra and Dylan, and tonight we pay tribute to them, as well as all those touched by blood cancers. Audra and Dylan, along with all of our patients, give us reason to never give up in our pursuit of finding cures for blood cancers. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has helped millions impacted by cancer throughout our more than 70year history, funding breakthrough research to advance lifesaving treatments and cures and providing support and advocacy for patients. With our investment of nearly $1.3 Billion in research since we started in 1949, we are leaders in advancing breakthroughs in immunotherapy, genomics, and personalized medicine. More than 70 years of fighting blood cancers has led us to a game-changing belief: Beating Cancer is in Our Blood. Thank you for joining the battle. Best of luck to all of our 2021 candidates! Sincerely, Leah Swanson Executive Director, Red River Region

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EVENT HOST

Jason Ledlow Jason Ledlow is a Serial Entrepreneur, Business Owner and Coach. He is the founder of Impact Giving Solutions and Co-Founder of HGA Group both of which provide fundraising solutions to nonprofits all across the US.

OKLAHOMA CITY MWOY LEADERSHIP TEAM Our 2021 Leadership Team is made up of an extraordinary group of community and business leaders committed to making an impact on the LLS Mission. Together this team nominated a dynamic class of candidates who are well connected in their communities and relentless in their efforts to raise funds to find cures for blood cancers. Thank you!

LEADERSHIP TEAM CHAIR Dr. Mucki Wright

LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS Chad Alexander

Chad Holeman

Dr. Jess Armor

Neil Lloyd

Adam Albright

Krici Mohr

Amber Bergerson

Dr. Jordan Morton

Lisa Davis

Mary Blankenship Pointer

Amy Fischer

OKLAHOMA CITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Eddie Sein Board Chair Cherokee Ballard Bill Everett Michael Hancock Steve Saak Lauren Thompson Xavier Villarreal

2022 MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN Looking to get involved with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society? Do you think you know the next Man or Woman of the Year? Join our Nominating Leadership Team!

MEET OUR BOY OF THE YEAR

“Thank you for helping kids like me!”

Dylan Gardner Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Survivor Edmond, OK

Dylan was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on November 1, 2019. He is 10 years old and is in the 4th grade at Crossings Christian School. Dylan has battled many side effects from the chemotherapy and has had several hospitalizations. Dylan is a fighter and has a strong will to get through treatments! Dylan is in the maintenance phase of treatment and is projected to finish in January, 2022. Dylan loves karate; and unfortunately he had to stop for a while but thankfully he was able to start classes again!

MEET OUR GIRL OF THE YEAR

“Thanks to all the supporters for helping us Crush Cancer”

Audra Yarholar Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Survivor Edmond, OK

Audra was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was 7 years old. Cancer stole part of her childhood and broke her body but never her spirit nor determination. She underwent treatment for two and a half years and thankfully her battle has been successful. Audra completed chemo in June of 2020! Audra is a student in Deer Creek and has not only stayed in and excelled at school, but has remained active on her softball and basketball teams and has grown a love of art. She has remained faithful and hopeful throughout this journey and will continue to advocate for pediatric cancer for the rest of her life.

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Club Members

The 5K Club is a group of exemplary team members who raise $5,000 or more for their candidate teams during the 10-week competition. 5K Club members greatly advance their team’s progress towards their goal and demonstrate how all participants can make a significant impact.

Dr. Jess Armor Neil Lloyd Christina Lohmeyer Dr. Jordan Morton Lee & Barry Murphy Jason Schomas Nathan & Victoria Schomas Mandy Soderstrom David Woods Audra Yarholar

2021 Man & Woman of the Year Candidates

Patrina Adger Reporter, KOCO 5 News

Dylan Buckingham Sports Reporter, Oklahoma’s News 4

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Funds raised in the MWOY campaign’s 30-year history

Dr. Vikki Canfield

Retried Oncologist, Mercy Hospital

Kacie Cardenas Treasury Analyst, Bank of Oklahoma

2021 Man & Woman of the Year

Candidates

Dr. Kari Hooper Director of Hematopathology, AmeriPath of Oklahoma

April Matchen Specialist LPN, Oklahoma Blood Institute

Marian McPherson

Journalist, Inman News

Dr. Hanumantha “Chinni” Pokala Pediatric Oncologist, OU Children’s Hospital

Every 3 minutes someone in the United States is diagnosed with blood cancer.

2021 Man & Woman of the Year

Candidates

David Rackley

Director of Community Engagement and Catering, 84 Hospitality Group

Steve Saak

President & CEO, S&S Promotions

Dr. David Schomas

Radiation Oncologist, Mercy Hospital

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National All-Star Candidate

OKLAHOMA MAN OF THE YEAR

Adam Albright Pragma Resources

Adam is the President & CEO of Pragma Resources & was the 2018 Oklahoma Man of the Year raising almost $40,000. This year Adam is our national All Star Man of the Year candidate for the state of Oklahoma. Beating cancer is truly in Adams’s blood!

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National All-Star Candidate

OKLAHOMA WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Mary Blankenship Pointer Frontier State Bank

Mary stepped up to the challenge to compete on the national level as the All Star Woman of the Year for the state of Oklahoma this year. In 2018, Mary was the Woman of the Year raising over $70,000. Mary is a Senior Vice President at Frontier State Bank, and she is very committed to finding cures for blood cancers.

2021 Students of the Year

Candidates

Crawford McKinstry

Casady High School

Team KAT2 Katelyn Passino

Edmond North High School

Team KAT2

Kateira Toahty

Edmond North High School

THANK YOU TO OUR TOP SUPPORTERS Ad Astra Foundation RL Sias Barry & Lee Murphy Gene & Christina Lohmeyer Daniel Healy David & Michelle Schomas Lance Inc Robert Randolph Thomas Adler Sagerock Advisors, LLC The Luke 6.38 Fund Physicians Contact Lens & Optical, Inc. Nathan & Victoria Schomas Kendra Scott Grooms Irrigation

CONGRATULATIONS TO 2020 WINNERS

2020 Man & Woman of the Year

Chad Alexander Consulting for Tomorrow

Dr. Jordan Morton Mercy Hospital

CONGRATULATIONS TO 2020 WINNERS

2020 Students of the Year

Teens for Hope Talha Ahmed, Kiran Naidu, & Jackson Naifeh Casady High School