An attendee bids on an autographed Bruce Springsteen guitar at the silent auction Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Attendees used wireless Bidpal systems to check auction prices, make bids, and instantly donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Emcee Andrea Roane encourages tables to show their generosity during a donation drive. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
NBC4 sports anchor Lindsay Czarniak urges the audience to reach $100,000 in donations. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Andrea Roane announces a donation of $5,000. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
The total amount raised in the donation drive is announced: $102,288. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
David Timko of the Leukemia & Lymphona Society dances the “money dance” in celebration of the donations raised. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Comedian John Pinette provided entertainment. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Comedian John Pinette Photograph by Chris Svetlik
The winner of the raffle prize—a Mercedes-Benz E350—is selected. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Emcee Alison Starling Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Jackson Browne was the evening’s performer. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Rudy and Barbara of Pinehurst, North Carolina. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Drew Dameron, Christopher Debose, Jason Campbell, Frederick Brooks, and Joshua Mitchell Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Mark Montel and Allyn Amato Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Attendees admire the raffle prize, a Mercedes-Benz E350. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Fred and Suzette Brynn Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Stanley and Cheryl Campbell Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Chris Hohn and Molly Quinn Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Robin Lineberger, Kevin Walker, John Walter, Steve Lilly, Ed Offterdinger, Donna McKelvey, and Tim Christen Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Leukemia Ball Co-Chair Steve Lilly with Redskins Quarterback Jason Campbell Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Kiel Dolence, with Allison, Cara, and Bobby Offterdinger Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Professional ballroom dancing started off the evening’s program. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Will Mincey performs “America the Beautiful” Photograph by Chris Svetlik
The presentation of the colors by the Quantico Marine Corps Base Color Guard Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Will Mincey performs “America the Beautiful”. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Emcees Lindsay Czarniak, Allison Starling, Andrea Roane, and Laura Evans. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Baker-Tilly CEO Tim Christen. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
The event was held in the main ballroom of the Washington Convention Center. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Donna McKelvey, Executive Director of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s National Capital Area Chapter, addresses the crowd. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Leukemia Ball Chair Ed Offterdinger. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Attendees dined on a three-course meal of smoked salmon, beef tenderloin, sea bass, and chocolate raspberry charlotte. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
An autographed Alexander Ovechkin jersey was one of the hundreds of items up for bidding in the silent auction. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
