The Man and Woman of the Year candidates for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society gathered Wednesday night at Velvet Dog to share stories and encourage each other as the halfway mark of their campaign passes. For more information on the candidates and the fundraisers they are holding all over Kansas City, please visit the LLS MWOY website.

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