FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Cheryl Slabe
(262)790-4701 X107
JOIN THE TEAM THAT CHANGES LIVES, ONE MILE AT A TIME
Registration for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's
Team In Training Begins January 7, 2006
BROOKFIELD, WI, NOVEMBER 28, 2005 - In just five months you can change your
life and accomplish a goal, all while helping to save lives.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training® (TNT) is recruiting
participants to help conquer blood cancers by raising funds as they train
to run or walk a full or half marathon, cycle a 100-mile century ride or
complete a triathlon.
TNT, the world's largest endurance sports training program, provides
personalized coaching, group training and support, and the chance to meet
new people and be part of a team. In addition to weekly training sessions
under the guidance of a certified coach, TNT offers clinics on nutrition,
equipment, injury prevention and safety. Participants are also given tools
to help them fundraise. The Society arranges airfare and lodging to send
participants to the event of their choice.
"Team In Training is a great opportunity to do something life-altering for
yourself as well as for the blood cancer patients we're trying to help,"
said local TNT coach, Tom Zak. "TNT participants have the chance to make a
dramatic change to a more healthy lifestyle, make great new friends and
make a difference in the lives of others who are battling leukemia,
lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Taking on the physical challenge
of an endurance sport makes the charitable giving feel that much more
meaningful for our participants."
The Wisconsin Chapter is recruiting running, walking, cycling and triathlon
teams to participate in an upcoming summer event, including Lake Tahoe, San
Diego, St. Petersburg and Anchorage. Learn more at information meetings
being held on:
January 7th, 10 a.m. -
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 4125 N. 124th Street, Unit A, Brookfield
January 10th, 6 p.m. -
Franklin Public Library, 9150 W. Loomis road, Fadrow A Room, Franklin
January 11th, 6 p.m. -
Wisconsin Athletic Club, 1939 S. 108th Street, West Allis
January 14th, 10 a.m. -
UW Milwaukee, 2400 E. Hartford Avenue, Enderis Hall, Milwaukee
January 18th, 6 p.m. -
Cedar Creek Winery, N70 W6340 Bridge Road, Cedarburg
January 19th, 6 p.m. -
Wisconsin Athletic Club, 8700 W. Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa
January 24th, 6 p.m. -
Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W. Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa
Join The Team That's Helping fund Lifesaving Research/Page 2
Since Team In Training began in 1988, more than 275,000 participants have
raised more than $600 million through TNT to help the Society advance its
mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and
improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
For additional TNT information, call the Wisconsin chapter at (262)
790-4701 or toll free at (800) 261-7399; or visit:
www.teamintraining.org/wi.
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®, headquartered in White Plains, NY, with
66 chapters in the United States Canada, is the world's largest voluntary
health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and
providing education and patient services. The Society's mission: Cure
leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality
of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the
Society has invested more than $424 million in research specifically
targeting leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Last year alone, the Society made
2.5 million contacts with patients, caregivers and healthcare
professionals.
For more information about blood cancer, visit www.LLS.org or call the
Society's Information Resource Center (IRC), a call center staffed by
master's level social workers, nurses and health educators who provide
information, support and resources to patients and their families and
caregivers. IRC information specialists are available at (800) 955-4572,
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
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