James L. Eichberg Lifetime Achievement Award
The James L. Eichberg Lifetime Achievement Award was established in memory of Jim Eichberg, a long-time volunteer, and supporter of LLS who made service to others an integral part of his daily life. The award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of an individual who has demonstrated significant dedication and commitment to the community and the mission of LLS, thereby making a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families.
2025 James L. Eichberg Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Evelyn Akers Baltimore
Chief Operating Officer, Malloy Auto Group
We are thrilled to announce this year's James L. Eichberg Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is Evelyn Akers Baltimore. In memory of her best friend's daughter, Evelyn has been relentless in her pursuit of a world without blood cancer. Through her fundraising and community outreach, Evelyn has made an over $1.4M impact on our mission. She is a leader, an advocate, and a strategic partner in every aspect of our work. Please join us in congratulating Evelyn! So well deserved. She will be honored at the 2025 Leukemia Ball on March 29th in Washington, DC.
Past James L. Eichberg Award Recipients
2024
Terry O’Sullivan
2023
Lynne O’Brien
2022
Nazzic Keene
2019
Kevin Fay
2018
Neil Kishter
2017
Ed & Donna Offterdinger
2016
C.E. Andrews
2015
The McLaughlin Family
2014
Bobby Mitchell
2013
Tamara Darvish