The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is proud to announce Nazzic Keene, Chief Executive Officer, SAIC, as our 2022 James L. Eichberg Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
The James L. Eichberg Lifetime Achievement Award was established in 2011 in memory of Jim Eichberg, a long-time volunteer who served on the Leukemia Ball Executive Committee and made service to others part of his daily life. The award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of an individual who has demonstrated significant dedication and commitment to the mission of LLS by impacting the lives of patients and their families.
Keene will be honored at the premier black-tie event for her 20 years of dedication and commitment to the mission of LLS and the Greater Washington, D.C. Area community.
Save the Date: June 18, 2022
We look forward to celebrating in person with all sponsors and guests at the 35th Annual Leukemia Ball on June 18, 2022, to celebrate a 35-year legacy of giving! All guests should review our Health & Safety guidelines.
All funds raised will advance the LLS mission and fuel its investment in cures and access for blood cancer patients.
ELEVATING THE CAUSE
THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT
THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT
Over the last three decades, the Leukemia Ball has reigned as one of Greater Washington, D.C.’s largest, non-political black tie events. The Ball has raised over $68 million for the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society since it began in 1988. Having grown from 375 guests to more than 2,000, the Leukemia Ball presents star-studded entertainment that in past years has included Jerry Seinfeld, Smokey Robinson, Jay Leno, Hootie & The Blowfish, Foreigner, Huey Lewis & The News, Diana Ross, Barenaked Ladies, Jim Gaffigan, Andy Grammer, O.A.R. and Kathleen Madigan. The 2021 Virtual Leukemia Ball featured entertainment by Sheryl Crow and Damien Escobar.
