Ten civic leaders — including award-winning event planner Richard Rizzo; distance runner Creigh Kelley,whose BKB Ltd. is one of the nation’s premiere race managers, and Casey Rosen, owner of Blush, Ltd. — have begun their drive to be named Man or Woman of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Rocky Mountain chapter.
The winners are determined by the amount of money that they raise, and will accept their titles at a gala to be held May 20 at the Marriott City Center.
That event is being chaired by attorney Steve Farber and his wife, Cindy; sisters Tara and Kaily Smith and their parents, Michael and Iris Smith. The Farbers and the Smiths agreed to plan the coronation party as a tribute to Callae Brownstein and her brave battle with lymphoma.
Other contenders are Golden High School student Catherine Matous, whose father, Dr. Jeff Matous, is medical director of the Rocky Mountain Blood and Marrow Transplant Program; Don Cooper, president of The Sales Heretic; Quinn Washington, vice president of Blacktie-Colorado; Kevin Wong, managing partner and director of business development at Consumer Liaison; Glynis Albright, founder/CEO of Just Sweet Enough; Megan McEwan, promotions assistant at K-LOVE radio; and Marnie Miller, founder and president of Miller Housing Advisors.
Learn more about the Man & Woman of the Year campaign by visiting or by calling Caitlin Selby, 303-984-2110, ext. 16.
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World champion Irish step dancer Eimear Toal of Belfast, along with dancers from the Wick and Celtic Steps dance schools, entertained the 250 friends of Catholic Charities who gathered at Kevin and Mary McNicholas’ home for a revival of the popular Irish Coffee Luncheon. Jonathan Reyes, the new president/CEO of Catholic Charities, was among those enjoying corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread and more from Continental “Divine” Catering. … Co-chairs Scott Richardson and Dr. Katie Richardson share plans for Cancer League of Colorado’s annual high-flying fundraiser, Over the Edge, at a reception that begins at 4 p.m. Sunday at Jazz @ Jack’s in the Denver Pavilions. Visit . … Sigma Gamma Rho sorority’s Western Regional Conference is set for April 14-17 at the Doubletree Hotel, 3203 Quebec St. The host chapters are Beta Rho Sigma and Theta Zeta Sigma, which are based in Denver and Aurora, respectively. … Prize- winning author Ted Conover, a graduate of Manual High School, receives the Denver Public Library’s 2011 Evil Companions Award at a dinner taking place April 14 at the Oxford Hotel. Colorado first lady Helen Thorpe is the honorary chair; for tickets, visit . … Jesse Ogas is helping to organize a family celebration that marks the 25th anniversary of Adam’s Camp for special- needs children. It’s on April 18 at Adrenaline Gymnastics in Centennial; for details, call 303-563-8290.
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