From The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's e-newsletter:
" Big Weekend for Team In Training
Team In Training (TNT) came up big this month in two of the program's hottest events - the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend and P.F. Chang's® Rock 'n' Roll ArizonaTM Marathon & ½ Marathon.Disney, in Orlando, FL, was held Jan. 10-11 and attracted more than 1,800 TNT runners and walkers. Participants raised an extraordinary $7 million for LLS's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.What's more, the 2008 fundraising total is $1.4 million more than last year! John Kellenyi of New Jersey was the top fundraiser at more than $67,000 - once again making him TNT's No. 1 fundraiser. Across the country, in Phoenix, AZ, 1,066 TNT participants raised more than $3.2 million at P.F. Chang's. All 68 LLS chapters sent runners or walkers to the Jan. 18 race."P.F. Chang's and Disney continue to be among the most popular destinations for Team In Training," explained Donna Grogan, vice president, LLS Sports Training Programs. "And it's no surprise. Both events feature beautiful surroundings, great courses and excellent accommodations."
I was one of 1,800 people helping to make a difference on January 11, 2009. I have yet to come down from that high.
I was just assigned my first mentee, Abby. She's awesome. Not only is she participating to honor the memory of a dear friend, she's an architect like Michael and cut her hair for Locks of Love like me! I like her already.
Boy, am I glad I don't have to run in this weather...sigh of relief...
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
You will be a wonderful mentor.
I actually need to go out and run, it is just cold rain here, but miserable. I will try to get on a treadmill for a few miles but then will have to bite the bullet. Art
Post a Comment