Local Resident Helps Raise Money for Blood Cancer Research

Christien Louviere of Smyrna has been named as a candidate for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Man & Woman of the Year campaign.

Louviere joins other community leaders to see who can raise the most money for the organization within a ten-week time period starting on March 28 through June 8. Money raised during the campaign will advance the LLS mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Louviere, Anametrix's director of sales, says he's excited to part of a worthwhile campaign.

"The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a critical resource to thousands of blood cancer patients and I am thrilled to be a part of it. I look forward to my friends, family, company and community joining me in this fight,” he said.

Louviere is married to his wife, Heather, of four years and has a dog named Katy.

Every dollar each candidate raises counts as one vote. The candidates with the most votes will be awarded the titles “2013 Man & Woman of the Year,” respectively. The event, in its fifth year in Georgia, hopes to raise $650,000.

“We are looking forward to another successful campaign and are thrilled that Christien is part of it,” says Tracy Manning, senior manager for the campaign. “We know that these candidates, like those before them, will give tirelessly of themselves to further our cause. We also look forward to welcoming the community to the exciting Grand Finale in June to see how their hard work pays off.”

Over 500 people are expected to attend the Grand Finale Celebration at the Loews Atlanta Hotel on June 8. The night will begin with a silent auction and reception, followed by the event program and dinner.

To attend or donate to one of the candidates, go to www.mwoy.org/ga.