The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Community : Popular Threads - Team In Training

Why did you join Team in Training?

just1can@live.com — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:34:16 GMT

Hi Name is Ken,

I am with the TNT Team in Melbourne FL., I work out of country allot but I love my Team and what they stand for. God bless you all!

The first year I joined Team in Training was in 2005 to raise money by running the 26.2 run (the Disney World Marathon). It was because my sister Karan called me and let me know she had Leukemia, I did not know what to do to help; I tried to become a donor but was not able to, then I learned about Team In Training (TNT) and how they raise money to help people with leukemia and the research to fined a cure, then I joined. And it was painful but with the help of the coaches I made it.

Then the second year I was not going to do it again but Karan had a fall back, so I jump on a flight back home to see her on 17 June 2006 and she ask me if I was going to do it again. I promised I would and 10 hours later she died.

She finally got to see me run with all the angels in heaven. They must have had a good laugh a 243 lb man running 26.2 miles, but I made it again this time with the help of my cusin Carla and her daughter two angels from Michagan. Again the pain I made it and we raised $3000.00 with the help allot of people giving what ever they could.

This year I found myself with a work schedule that would not let me run it, so I said (well I can’t). Then one night while I was running I was thinking about Karan and I thought I heard something, it was like god was talking to me. It said Karan is gone, But what about all the others? All the others out there with blood cancer are you going to not do something for them, what about the little kids.

So I called my manager and he told me we would work it out so I could have the time off to run for the others and that is why I am it again and again that others may live.

Goddard said: "It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dreams of yesterday are the hopes of today, and the realities of tomorrow."

We can do this ! Thank You

Location, Location, Location

mvpradon@hotmail.com — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:26:11 GMT

I thought since this was all new and chapters around the country were joining, this would be a great place to introduce your self.

What chapter are you from?

Where are you from?

What race did you compete in?

Let me start. My name is Michelle, I joined the Suncoast Chapter this year (2007), I live in Tampa Bay, Florida and I competed and finished the 2007 Walt Disney World Triathlon - my first!!

Go Team!!

Marathon in Orlando FL ! That's Right It's The Disney World Marathon !!! Who is Going ? Where are you from?

just1can@live.com — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:02:24 GMT

Hi everybody,

*It's Ken again and it is my favorite time of year, winter season. This year with all the cute backs at my job I did not think I was going to make it, But I am so very happy to say I will be running my forth or Fifth Disney World Marathon they are all sort of running together. I am from Melbourne Fl. ( The Space Coast ) about 1 hour east of Disney World so this is my home town run. It is so much fun, thousands of purple shirts. On the half Marathon me and my friends will be running from place to place on the course looking and cheering for purple people from all over the USA, Canada, and even Puerto Rico! *

SO WHO IS RUNNING DISNEY AND WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

Is this your first time at Disney or your 16th?

WHY DID YOU JOIN TEAM IN TRAIN ?

LETS GET LOAD AND RAISE SOME MONEY TO FIND THIS CURE AND CHANGE LIVES!

JUST CRAZY KEN MELBOURNE FLORIDA!

THANK YOU FOR RUNNING FOR SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE!

What's your favorite TNT memory?

tmwusalls@aol.com — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:32:59 GMT

Think of the entire experience...from that first Information night, to the gruelling training period through the event...what's your favorite memory and why?

Survivor TNT Participants

communityreply@lls.org — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:46:52 GMT

A shout out to all blood cancer warriors who have participated in TNT. I started training for a TNT event this past January when I was 2 months out of chemo for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. I completed the 13.1 mile half marathon in Anchorage AK on June 23rd, the exact 1-year anniversary of my cancer diagnosis. It was a great experience and I'm so grateful that I was strong enough to cross the finish line (and not be the last one either) and so happy to have raised almost $7,000 for the LLS this year between TNT and Light the Night. I met a lot of wonderful people walking and running in honor of loved ones but I'm especially glad to see how many survivors are able to participate. It gives me great hope that we will be able to conquer blood cancers and reinforces my belief that once you have "done" cancer, you can do ANYTHING you set your mind to.

Celebrating 1 year in remission this month & looking forward to my next TNT event...

Diana

Anyone running the Goofy Challenge at Disney 2009??

nomad64@aol.com — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:44:24 GMT

Hello out there...I am new to this and I'm going for broke!! I was wondering if there was anyone else out there running the disney 1/2 and full marathon?? I'd love to meet others who are training for Disney...are you out there??

Haven't trained in a long time...

athinoula@sbcglobal.net — Mon, 26 May 2008 18:04:05 GMT

I am so excited to finally be apart of a marathon and I have about five months to train. I am totally apprehensive about running, because it has been a long time since I have run consistently. Anyone have any advice they could share about getting over the initial hump.:0 I want to do well. Also, does anyone know where the Sacramento, CA kick-off is going to be? I cannot seem to find the info anywhere in my paperwork or on the web-site. Any help is appreciated!

Athina

Disney 2008 Why is this BBS so quiet?

barry@thebirdwells.com — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 12:18:27 GMT

Why is this BBS so quiet? Disney 2008 is just a few days away. Is everyone so prepared they are just kickin back waiting for event day. Or are ya so scared stiff! HA!!! No worries I for one am super excited! Can't wait for the Central Florida PURPLE INVASION!!!

Big Lake Half Marathon

stephkay222@aol.com — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:04:21 GMT

Hi!

I just signed up for the Big Lake Half Marathon. I did it last year, and loved it! But the course was more hilly than I expected. Has anyone else signed up for this one? Happy running (if there is such a thing.....);)

Stephanie

Would you like to know what I am offering to my friends for my Fundraising?

o.alcaide@yahoo.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:44:58 GMT

I live in a pretty big complex, and I am sending e-mails to my closest friends explaining the reason of the cause, and reminding them that it is important to be aware and contribute with something if they can't participate actively. So, I made a deal with them and I said: I am not going to ask you for money for free, I will clean your entire house for $60, so I will work for your donation.

And guess what! it is working! Or some friends don't feel comfortable with the cleaning and the immediately made a small donation.

If you don't mind cleaning bathrooms, try it!

What was your favorite TNT race experience?

rsds129@hotmail.com — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:12:39 GMT

Many of you have great memories of your TNT experience. What was your favorite race day/weekend experience?

Goofy Challenge 2010

amy.sparby@gmail.com — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:11:13 GMT

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to run the Goofy Challenge in 2010, and participate in TNT as well (I'm an alumni with fundraising and as a mentor). I don't want the Goofy Challenge to sell out, and last I checked TNT didn't register runners for the Challenge, just the races separately. Does anyone know if I register for the Goofy Challenge on my own, will I still be able to fundraise for TNT when the time comes? Even if I have a registration to the race already?

Thanks for any help!

Amy

international

bake@infobonaire.com — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:49:12 GMT

I love what you guys are doing. I heard about you a few weeks ago after I ran the NY marathon and jut got home to my computer where I could see your website. I know there is no way I can have an actual person to train with but is there any way of hooking up with someone and get training partners via the web? I would like to run Boston and Chicago as well as do a ironman before I hit 60.

I have to be honest here. I could not sign up as as international person so I used my friends zip code (it was either hers or my brothers in Canada) so that I could register. I would love to do some fundraising for your cause. Any ideas?

TNT Cycling Team - I see very little here on them!

bbaker@sjcl.edu — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 23:25:07 GMT

This forum seems to focus primarily on the Marathon folks, with some mention ot the Tri folks. I do not see any discussion of the Cycling folks? Why is that?

I did 2 events this year with TNT - this is my first year with TNT - both of them cycling. I did the America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride (AMBBR) Century around Lake Tahoe on June 3rd, and did the 109 mile El Tour De Tucson (ETDT) last weekend - November 17th.

I raised about $9K for the first ride and over $5K for the second - over $14K combined. not too bad. I was a fundraising mentor for the 2nd ride.

I think I've about tapped out my fundraising base for now, so I won't fundraise for cycling next year, but will probably ride the AMBBR in June and the ETDT in Nocember as an Alumni - self paid.

I may try a marathon or a triathlon with TNT during the Summer and fundraise for that.

Let's here it from some other cyclists! I know you can make some noise!

looking for marathon and roadraces managers is there?

pkahoro4marathon@yahoo.com — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:48:41 GMT

Hi,guys am akenyan long distance runner with atime of 2;14;24 and halfmarathon 1;02;28 ten km roadrace 29min,am looking a manager whom i can join in his club and caz my time is already good i may have like to run in any club or individuals clubs.please assit me am in kenya riftvalley province

Running Against Cancer - A night of music and prizes to benefit the LLS

writetomatt@gmail.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:27:45 GMT

If you live in the Portsmouth, NH area I hope you'll join me for an evening of great music by Seth Gooby to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in their fight against blood cancers.

Where: The Blue Mermaid, 409 The Hill, Portsmouth, NH
When: Saturday, November 21st at 8pm

There will be some great prizes raffled off throughout the night including a 2gb iPod Shuffle, gift certificates to local merchants, a hand loomed scarf from an Etsy artisan and fine art photography.

A suggested donation of $10 gets you 10 raffle tickets with more available to purchase at $1 per ticket. The more you donate the better your odds of walking away with a prize.

All donations will be given directly to the Leukemia & Lymphoma society.
Thanks,Matt (more info here)

Running to Alaska with TNT in June 2009. Who are you and where are you coming from?

just1can@live.com — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:53:34 GMT

Hi my name is Ken Richardson, because of my great luck I will be running the Marathon in Alaska in June. This will be my first time there, but I have been told it is beautiful.

I am from Melbourne Florida, I training anywhere I can and I am part of the Brevard/ Central Florida Local team in training group.

Okay you know me now who is going to be crazy enough to be with me?

Crazy Ken Melbourne, Florida

Any good Holiday ideas?

communityreply@lls.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:32:01 GMT

Anyone have some good holiday fundraising ideas? I think this time of year would either be a really good time to recieve donations etc, or a very hard time. Any feed back would be wonderful! Thanks!

Comedy Night for a cure

stang1969@verizon.net — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:40:34 GMT

Hello,

I am doing a fundraiser for the Light the Night Walk in Boston, MA and

I hope some out there are in the area and would please pass this on to

as many as you can so I can make this a success!

I am doing the fundraiser at Dick Doherty's Comedy Club for the Leukemia and

Lymphoma Society Wednesday September 10th at 8:30pm in Boston at the Remington Comedy Club Location

proceeds will be going to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Annual Light The Night Walk

Tickets are 20.00 a piece and I really want to sell out this event.

_*If you are interested in purchasing call 800-401-2221 for credit card orders (2.00 processing fee is added) or contact me if you would like to pay with a check or cash and I can get them to you with out a processing fee*_

Thanks Mia

Great Fundraising Idea

communityreply@lls.org — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:42:35 GMT

Hi everyone! this past Sunday I sold beads to the tailgaters at my local NFL game. I cleared out my local Party City of all of the green and silver beads and sold them 2/$3. After 2 hours of walking around (not by myself with other TnT-ers) I made $120 profit which I promptly deposited and paid to my website. This idea came from my coordinator. I recommend this to anyone, especially if you plan on going to a game anyways. I was going to sell beads at the playoff game on Sunday, but the game starts at 8 pm so I don't expect too many tailgaters. I may be going back to sell more beads at the next home game though!

Country Music Marathon..

vicki7130@hotmail.com — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:52:16 GMT

Just see who is running the country music marathon 08..

Tahoe Training

pbrosen@msn.com — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:50:24 GMT

Hi all! What is your favorite early season training? Up here in Ohio we focus on Spin classes until (hopefully) the weather breaks.

Phil

Fundraising idea your team can use in this tough economy

communityreply@lls.org — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:14:44 GMT

You're here because you're worried about fundraising. You've heard someone say that fundraising is hard right now-- we're in an economic recession. But we're all here because we are dedicated to fundraising to help beat blood cancers. It's important for us to remember that cancer doesn't care about the economy. Cancer didn't take Econ 101. It doesn't even know whether the economy is robust or recessionary... it is just looking for its next opportunity to take somone's life. I've been a fundraising mentor with TNT for 3 years, and I have to admit that it is harder to fundraise now than in the past. We just need to be more creative in our fundraising approach.

Before you go crazy trying to come up with creative ideas, first make sure you've taken advantage of all of the fundraising support that TNT has made available to you. To reach your fundraising goal, it is 100% essential that you (1) mail your fundraising letters by the time your chapter asks you to do it, and (2) update your web page with your personal message and story, and get that link out to everyone you know.

Now, after you've done the basics, here is a creative idea that our team used this summer. We started with the basic idea of holding a yard sale or hosting a booth a local flea market. We contacted a flea market and asked whether they would donate a space for us to fundraise for charity. This flea market has a "charity row" of spaces allocated for non-profits, so we were able to obtain the flea market space at no cost. The great thing about this arrangement was that the flea market management took care of all the advertising for the market, so we did not have to take out any ads to promote our sale. The flea market promoted TNT by name in print and radio ads for the market. After we reserved the space and the dates, our whole training group solicited items from their friends, families, business associates, etc. We also collected homemade baked goods. The first week we did the sale yard-sale-style, selling used items & baked goods that had been donated to us. We also sold bottled water. With the increased traffic at the flea market in comparison to an at-home yard sale, we had a better-than-average weekend profit. Since it was also recruitment time for the next season of TNT, we made sure that all of our flea market customers received a flyer with info about TNT and the next recruitment meetings.

So far, this is just the basic yard sale idea. However, while we were out on this blitz of soliciting donations, one of our team members was in contact with a local business owner who had gone out of business. He wanted to help us, he said, but his business had just failed. He happened to have mounds of store inventory sitting in his garage and he didn't know what to do with it. Our teammate made a creative suggestion, and the business owner agreed-- He donated some of his new merchandise for us to sell for TNT. He was able to write off some of the value of that merchandise as a charitable donation, and we had a unique supply of new merchandise that we sold at the next week's flea market. This new merchandise sold for higher prices than the used items donated for the previous week's sale. As we got the word out, other local business people joined in. One person who had closed down an online baby products business had a garage full of unsold baby items from that business-- clothing, baby blankets, infant toys, and gift items. An owner of a local spa supply business realized that she had some spa products that were not moving and she could write them off this way. Not all of the businesses we contacted were able to donate large amounts-- but most businesses we asked were able to donate one or two items. In this sense, it was like asking businesses for donations like we would for a raffle-- but it was better for the businesses because they could donate smaller items. After two weeks, people who were coming to the booth told us that their friends had told them about our booth. We had new items every week and even we didn't know what we'd be selling the next week. We closed the flea market booth after 4 weeks. The week after we closed our booth, we had people contacting the local TNT office looking for us to ask whether we had any more of the merchandise for sale.

This idea was great for the current economy because it did a lot of things for a lot of people. It not only helped our participants raise funds for TNT, but it helped TNT's visibility in our community and helped recruit more participants for the next season. It helped local businesses get publicity for supporting a charitable cause. It helped businesses that were having a hard time move some merchandise, and they were able to write off the value of this merchandise. Our customers got good deals, since they were buying new merchandise at flea market prices. And when our customers asked whether we had a particular items they were looking for (or a different size or color), we could send them back to the local business for a larger selection.

The downside was that it was a LOT of work-- our teammates had to solicit donations, bring them to the sale, and work the sale. At the end of each day we had to pack up all of the merchandise and store it for the next week. The participants on our team divided the profits by the number of hours they worked. Because of the way the money was divided I've not got the exact dollar amount raised, but it was over $2,000 total profit.

The economy is tough. But together we are smart enough, creative enough, and work hard enough to raise this money. We can do this. Go Team!

We'd love to know your creative fundraising ideas for a tough economy... share them in the comments below.

Greenville, NC Alumni?

rkgreg00@earthlink.net — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:45:55 GMT

Hi.

Just wondering if there are any alumni signed up from around the Greenvlle area? If so, are you still running? Participating in any events elsewhere? Running with a group?

I'm actually an alum as of June 2007. We had a great time at the Alaska event. Anchorage was beautiful! Anyone here that went to Alaska in June? Since the Alaska race, I've continued to run and actually did another half marathon just last week, in Rocky Mount, NC.

Putting the "feelers" out....

Richard

Do you want to involve your children in your Fundraising Project?

o.alcaide@yahoo.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:54:05 GMT

I explained my children about Leukemia and the Society, and about what I am doing to contribute to the Research for the cure.

I asked them to talk to their friends about that and try to collect 1 dollar from each (they have a bunch of friends! I just started to to that, I will let you know if it worked!

I am also going to put a small box in a visible place in my house with the TNT logo; usually the weekends my house is really full of friends going back and forth. Spending the night, eating and drinking at my house, playing... I am happy with it. But from now on, as an idea of "conciousness and moral education" I will use the box as a weekend donation for shelter Haha!!! I really want to involve children on these issues, because I believe they are growing thinking they live in Disneyland. And the truth is nothing but the opposite for the rest of the world.

I hope you enjoy these ideas... good luck on your Fundraising

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams..... Eleanor Roosvelt

Olga

Walk?

pam.gallagher@comcast.net — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:55:11 GMT

My sister just lost her husband to Leukemia and I thought it would be a good thing for family and friends to join a walk in his honor.

Could you tell me if there is one in the Chicago area or Southwest suburbs (Tinley Park, Orland etc.) coming up. I know that it would help

to know that we are all doing something to make a difference.

Highlights from the 2007 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon San Diego

peter.pugliese@lls.org — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:53:05 GMT

Courtesy of Elite Racing, click here to watch highlights from the 2007 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego.

What do you feel was the most important thing you learned while Training, During and After your event?

just1can@live.com — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 13:30:23 GMT

I believe we all learn something everyday from everyone you meet. I am still new being this is my third year of training. My 1st year I learn about shoes and socks, it was a painful lesson.:^0 But a good one. Last year I learned about salt while running the full Disney Marathon and I am still working on different ways to take it while running. So what have you learned that you can help me and the newbys, and some of the old timers too. You never stop learning.

Thanks Crazy Ken

Help for a fellow runner

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Anyone running the Walt Disney Marathon and are from NC?

springerryanjame@yahoo.com — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:54:50 GMT

Anyone running the Walt Disney Marathon and are from NC?

Training

gstover3@hotmail.com — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:34:42 GMT

I decide to run the Rock N Roll in San Diego, Ca but I have no clue how to train for it. I'm looking for someone to share with me a training schedule so I can run the Rock N Roll June 1st. I'm also looking for a few running partners in the Dayton, Ohio area. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks

Anyone running in Alaska on the summer solstice?

sassyblondie@gmail.com — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:37:41 GMT

Hi folks!

I'm running my first half marathon in Alaska this summer...would love to get to know folks who are also heading that direction! I'm also interested in finding folks in the NYC are who are running ANYthing. I will definitely need a training partner for the longer runs.

What are most people's 'issues'? I used to work in the fundraising world, so I don't foresee any issues with that...and am happy to try and help (within reason) folks with ideas. I guess my biggest 'issue' other than staying motivated to run in the wintry months, is that I want to stay LONGER in Anchorage. Yep, I'm worried I might not want to come back!!!

Best,

Hannah

Looking for folks to run with in Nashville area

dlbirdsong@hotmail.com — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:38:25 GMT

I'm looking for TNT alumni who might be currently running in the Nashville area. If so, when, where, time would be helpful. Trying to get back into shape to start training for TNT again. Best, Dana:)

How do you battle hyponatremia? (Low Salt)

just1can@live.com — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:07:33 GMT

Hi Crazy Ken Here again,

I am looking for some new ideas on battling with hyponatremia (low Salt) during events. So what do you all out there use and when do you use it? AKA after 3 miles, 8 miles, every 40 minutes?

Thanks and GO TEAM!!!B-)

Could someone give me hints on shin splints?

communityreply@lls.org — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:21:51 GMT

I have been running for about 3 weeks now and the first two were fine, but this week I have started to have horrible shin splint pains. It actually is easier to run than it is to stop and walk, which makes the Run\Walk program a lot of fun let me tell you... I want to keep training but don't want to end up worse and missing my event all together...does anyone have some tips i could use?

I'm looking to connect with people who are running Vancouver in May 2010...

kshennigan21@hotmail.com — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:59:47 GMT

Hi! I know it is a little early but I thought I would start searching for people running Vancouver next year. Anyone?

Federal Employer Identification Number for fundraisers???

communityreply@lls.org — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:15:46 GMT

Hey all,

So I'm trying to set up a Max & Erma's fundraiser, but the website says I need a "Federal Employer Identification Number." How do I find out what this is for TNT/LLS, or how do I get around it???

Any advice is very much appreciated!

-Angela

Marathon in SanFrancisco !!! Who is Going ? Where are you from?

just1can@live.com — Mon, 26 May 2008 16:10:37 GMT

Cynthia Pooler had a great Idea ! All you the purple people going to this event sign in and say who you are and where your from. If you would like to email Cynthia you just click on her name and it will show you her email address. I won't be running this one? ( Womens Nike Run) I AM JUST A GUY.

Good luck and God bless you all.

Just Ken, Melbourne. Floirda

Training for 01.31.10 Miami -- any New Yorkers up for teaming up?

communityreply@lls.org — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:32:11 GMT

I recently signed up for the ING Miami Marathon and I excited...but this is my first time training for such an endurance sporting event.

Always been a gym goer, love to pounce away on the treadmill and am into strength training.

I am looking for a partner to pair up with, maybe take runs on the humid streets of the Bronx, New York or even at Central Park.

My gym membership permits a buddy to come along, with no cost to you...but this buddy has to be strong minded -- because there are times I'm not.

Already spoken with Kimberly and she will officially reviewing and passing along the word.

If I can't get a buddy...can anyone suggest ideas, other than just running the treadmill, to build up endurance for an ACTUAL marathon?

Shoot me suggestion, feedback, anything fellow thoners!

Jennifer -

What are your FAVORITE INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES?

just1can@live.com — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:20:48 GMT

I just finished my saturday run and got to my computer and was reading some site's and I came across a site from South Florida's Team Nancy Medvin and read a her favorite Quote and I loved it ! It gave me energy again after this mornings 18 mile run. Which was in honor of Keisha D. my Leukemia stomping Hero in Dallas, Texas.

The quote is ( "TOUGH TIMES DON'T LAST...TOUGH PEOPLE DO!") This was a quote from her hero Mark Greenberg, who was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (a type of blood cancer). The day he was diagnosed, I made the decision to join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's, Team In Training.

Point is I have hear so many people say great quotes that inspire and would enjoy hearing what yours are.

So please share and tell us what your favorite Inspiration Quotes are.

Crazy Ken, Melbourne CFL Go Team !http://community.lls.org/message/1873/!!

Triple Crown- Now What?

obeewriter@hotmail.com — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:41:52 GMT

Let's hear from our triple crown winners and others who have done many events on possilbe future awards. With TNT, I've done 5 events:

Lake Tahoe Century, Chicago Marathon, San Diego Marathon, Indianapolis Mini Marathon, Lake Elkhart Triathlon.

Doing events with TNT reminds me of getting married. When you first get married, there is a lot of excitement. However, you eventually have to find a way to keep the relationship going after all that initial excitement dies down. While knowing somone (or being that someone) with blood cancer is enough motivation for many people, it never hurts to have other goals for people to go after. Here are some possible ideas for TNT to consider in addition to the triple crown award:

How about a 10 event award?

How about an award for each 5 different cities that you do an event in?

How about the Double Triple Crown award? And, the Triple Triple Crown.

Who else has some ideas?

Sincerely,

Dan O'Brien (AKA Wrangler- Go Team Indiana)

Looking for Running Partner in Houston area

mandymandy5@hotmail.com — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:24:24 GMT

I'm currently training for the Nike full marathon in Oct and I'm looking for a running partner. I work on the weekends so I'm unable to attend the group long runs. I have Tue, Wed and Thur off during the week so if anyone would like to join me on any of those days to do a long run together let me know. I live in Houston so I usually do my runs at Braes Bayou, Rice or Memorial.

Thanks,

Amanda:x

Washington/Alaska Chapter TNT Fundraising Guide

bree.davidson@lls.org — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:25:19 GMT

If you're a current Washington/Alaska Chapter Team In Training participant, we want to make sure that you have access to the online Fundraising Guide, located at http://www.teamintraining.org/wa/currentparticipants/participantsonly/tntguide. This password-protected guide includes instructions for using your online fundraising pages, the forms you'll need to submit checks to our processing center, fundraising tips, and much more.

Need the password? Just hit reply, and I'll email it to you.

Also, if you've used the guide, can you suggest additional information we should include? We're here to make your experience easier, so that you can focus on your energy on Changing Lives, One Mile at a Time!

The Perfect Fundraiser for this Economy!

jilliankunofsky@gmail.com — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:38:58 GMT

I did the coffee fundraiser with Surefire Coffee and it was by far the best thing I have offered to my supporters. I ran the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco in October with a group of friends who also sold surefire coffee. Our group raised over $20,000 for LLS and more than half came from the Surefire Coffee fundraiser - I actually made more than my minimum goal. My family and friends are still asking me for more because they liked it so much. I am continuously selling it to raise money for my upcoming events.

For every $10 bag of coffee you sell you make $4 towards your fundraising goal! And the TNT logo was on every bag. If you think about it, $10 is two cups at Starbucks!

We are in tough economic times and everyone is looking to save money somehow. This is a profitable way to get people to donate in a realistic way.

We were able to walk into big companies and sell them the coffee since they already buy coffee for their employees. They liked the TNT logo on the bags because it shows that they are supporting a good cause. A lot of my supporters thanked me for offering them something in return for their donations. In this economy, they agreed that coffee was the perfect fundraising product because everyone is still drinking coffee, and they don’t want to buy stuff they don’t need.

The company ( http://www.surefirecoffee.com ) was very helpful if I needed any help and they ship everything for free. It doesn't cost volunteers anything, and they send you the forms, and TNT Coffee fundraising flyer with the logo and picture of the bag. You can pre-sell the coffee or buy some to sell at popular places like a supermarket or ball field. I pre-sold the coffee and placed an order every few weeks, that way I could sell more coffee to the same people. Some of my supporters bought coffee throughout my whole training session - and donated more to me than they would have using a regular pledge. And they loved the coffee! It was definitely a win-win situation.

You have to try this one out - it made fundraising sooo much easier.

Running in Monterey-need location suggestions

cestcarol@sbcglobal.net — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:56:20 GMT

I'm a mentor for the Nike Women's Marathon (San Francisco Golden Gate Team) and will be traveling in the Monterey area in July & Aug. Are there any Buddy Runs on Mon. or Tues. I can join? Also, please let me know some good places to run. Thanks! Carol

New Runner!

nsass8615@yahoo.com — Mon, 19 May 2008 00:59:02 GMT

Hi everyone! I just joined team in training and I signed up for the philadelphia distance run and am a bit nervous! For the first time, last year i ran a 5k...my very first and so far only. Unfortunately I did not keep up with it and haven't done any running since them...I've done a little working out here and there but am nervous that I won't be able to keep up with the training or be able to run the whole 13.1 miles in september! Anyone else new to running and signed up or was new and did a race? Any input would be awesome!

Come out for a Happy Hour to support the LLS at Pinstripes Bistro, in S. Barrington IL

kflowers@searshc.com — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:34:53 GMT

Join me for a fundraiser at Pinstripes Bistro, 100 W. Higgins Rd. South Barrington, IL 60010 on Thursday Oct. 22nd from 6-9 PM.

Your $15 tax dedutible donation gets you pizza, flatbread, a beer or wine....and the proceeds go to the Leukemia & Lymohoma Society to help find a cure for Blood Cancers. Its shaping up to be a fun time...please bring a friend, come out socialize and have fun - all for a good cause.

Pizza and Pampering Parties to raise money?

aortega30@marykay.com — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:47:41 GMT

This is a great and easy idea for fundraising! I am in the New York area and I would be happy to help you with your fundraising! I work for Mary Kay cosmetics and do Pizza and Pampering Parties I will donate 25% of proceeds to your fundraising goals! Please contact me for more information. I also do catalog parties or order from the website and receive the fundraising money. My website is www.marykay.com/aortega30.

Good luck!!!!

Running Rock N Roll Seattle--Who's with me?

tweety170@aol.com — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:42:38 GMT

Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm on the Brevard (Florida--it's 45 min. east of Orlando) Marathon team and I'm running on June 27th, 2009 in the Rock N Roll Seattle full. Anyone else participating in this? I just ran my first half in February and really enjoyed it. This will be my first full. I just saw the elevation chart of the course and it makes me nervous, but I'm confident that we can all get through this!

Help me save lives: http://pages.teamintraining.org/cfl/rnrseatl09/sodle

First Time Mentor

rabbatbr@gmail.com — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:05:34 GMT

I am so excited for this "winter" (I live in south florida) season. First time mentoring, doimg third TNT event, The Disney Marathon January 2010.

Any feed back from past mentors?

Easy fundraiser for ladies only

trvlrgirl2000@yahoo.com — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:15:58 GMT

Ladies... I am in the St. Louis area and I would be happy to help you with your fundraising! I do Surprise Parties, which are ladies-only celebrations of romance. These are private, professional, in-home parties featuring all types of items to enhance romantic pleasure. They are great for birthdays, bridal showers, anniversaries and ladies nights in! I will donate 25% of proceeds to your fundraising goals as well as to mine throughout the summer! Please contact me for more information. If you are outside of my area, you can also do catalog parties or order from the website and receive the fundraising money.

Thanks, good luck and happy training!

Sovang's Finest Century and Tour De Tucson

agentkimpossible1@yahoo.com — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:49:59 GMT

Hear is an update of our team so far. We started out with 13 participants and now are at 50 and all are doing well with there fundraising and training.The weather has been great so far for our team and buddy rides, everyone is finishing the rides with a few flat tires hear and there and everyone looks like they are connecting with there ride groups and having fun.:x

KimPossible

New Fundraising Idea...Please up us, help you...

bryanfikes@yahoo.com — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:33:59 GMT

As most of you are experiencing, coming up with new fundraising ideas can be tough. We have discovered a simple solution and hope you can help us out. All you we are asking is that you review your favorite business or businesses in your area. Click on the link: (Or cut and paste the url)

http://www.insiderpages.com/fundraisers/TNT-CA-Fikes

-Find the "Join The Fundraiser" button on the right side of the page.

Click on it, and then sign up for the insider page profile. Do not worry, this is not spam. Now simply write a review for a business by searching in the business search box. If the business is listed, click on it and then write a review. The site will instruct you on how to finish. Remember the more reviews you do, the closer to our Goal we get.

1st review is worth $1.50

2nd-4th Reviews are worth $.50

-Although we only get paid on the first 4 reviews, please feel free to write a review for any business you like or dislike.

Kind Regards,

Bryan Fikes

Rosanna Parizek

-FYI- We look forward to seeing you on the Point Reyes ride! I hope it turns out like today.

TnT Logo's

agentkimpossible1@yahoo.com — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:06:20 GMT

Anyone know where I can download high quality TNT Logo's other than the ones on the LLS page? I want to make Button's, Banners and Magnets with various Logo's. Any information is most appreciated

KimPossible

Mayor's Marathon

kpbuhrman@yahoo.com — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:30:16 GMT

Big thanks to the Maryland Chapter for an amazing weekend. First TNT event and first full marathon - woo hoo! Also, big hats off to Cam from Calgary, Alberta, CA - running with you was so inspiring - a cancer survivor who just completed San Diego 3 weeks before - wow! Also trying to find Carmen from GA - had a great time hanging out on Friday and would love to hear from you! Thanks to everyone for their amazing support (including Jim, the very cool run coach from Ohio!)

-Kim

Hanover, PA

Fundraising idea

cookieleeks@yahoo.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:20:18 GMT

I am hosting a fundraiser with my Cookie Lee Jewelry business and will offer the same to anyone interested. 25% of sales will be donated to your personal fundraising account. I will send you catalogs and order forms to share with your friends and family. I will ship the items purchased directly to the individual who purchased the items. All jewelry is priced from $14 - $48 - something for everyone. I am in the Kansas City area should anyone want to meet to discuss this fundraising idea.

From one fellow runner to another - Good luck in your efforts (both fundraising and training)!

~Pam

100% of my online Avon profit from your family and friends-May, 2009 only

communityreply@lls.org — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:48:18 GMT

If you would like to offer your friends and family some great products at fabulous prices, then send them this email below and I will contribute 100% of my online Avon commissions from your network to your fundraising effort. This is only for this month, May, 2009. (Profit is 20% of the price.) I am doing this for a friend and wanted to put it out there for other hard-working, charitable people. I'll let you know who bought, how much and go on your fundraising page the last week in May or the first week of June and donate the amount. Whichever you prefer. Send me an email through my website, so I know you are interested and will be expecting to hear from your supporters.

To all of Person's Name friends and family,

I would like to make an offer to give Person's Name Team in Training program 100% of my online sales profit from their friends and family in the month of May, 2009, to raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

All you have to do is shop for your personal care, skin care, make up, father's day gifts, jewelry, etc on my website, www.youravon.com/cynthialang. I'll send you an email to find out whom you are supporting. I will even give you the codes for free shipping below. You can't beat Avon's quality products and amazing prices.

Have a great day,

Cynthia Lang

Avon Independent Sales Representative

www.youravon.com/CynthiaLang

Free online shipping of orders $10 or more. RFSC11 or RFSC12. Try both.

More than Running, Swimming, or Biking; What does your TEAM Mean to you?

just1can@live.com — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:33:32 GMT

After reading two very touching response's on another discussion, I thought it would be good to tell all the team members thank you for the support you give to not only the ones that are sick, but also to your team mates that have lost love ones. When I came back from losing my sister my team helped me through it, when I felt like my heart was rap out from my chest, my team helped me through it. A hug, a smile, or a glad to see you. And most important when I needed to talk or cry to get it out of me my team was there. My coaches Barry and Michele with their bigger than life hearts; where there, To many team mates from Brevard's Best ;where there. More than I am sorry ( those are just words) But by there actions. My Team, This Team is Here! God Bless you all.

Please share your story's on how your team has helped you as a person not just a runner, swimmer or biker.

Edward and Rick you are not alone. HUG!

Crazy Ken

Tee'd Off Against Cancer Golf Tournament

heather@style-source.com — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:35:39 GMT

Hi everyone! Please spread the word ~ We are hosting the first charity golf tournament at Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest. Just minutes from downtown Wilmington, NC. All proceeds going to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We are looking for golfers, sponsors and prizes for the golfers. The tournament is November 10, 2009 ~ Registration at 10:00am ~ Shoot Gun Start at 12:00 PM ~ 4 Person Scramble Format. All golf fees, goodies, lunch and dinner for only $150.00 per golfer.

Cape Fear National is designed by Tim Cate and is scheduled to open the public at the end of November. Golf Tournaments are the only way the public can play this course before the schedule opening. As a resident of Brunswick Forest, my husband had played Cape Fear National. He says is it one of the prettiest courses he has played.

Please see our website or email us if you would like to learn more about Tee'd Off Against Cancer or Cape Fear National Golf Course.

http://teedoffagainstcancer.giving.officelive.com/default.aspx

teedoffagainstcancer@gmail.com

Thank you.

Heather Krasnov & Jenn Parker

Team In Training Participants and Golf Hostesses

Want to Raise Money Without Soliciting Donations?

erica.osher@insiderpages.com — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:00:56 GMT

Hi TNT Particpants,

Thank you for supporting such an important cause. As is training for a marathon, triathalon or century ride isn't difficult enough, fundraising is an extra component that makes participation difficult. If you are having trouble soliciting friends and family for donations each time you participate in an event, you may want to check out the Insider Pages Fundraiser program.

Instead of donating money, your supporters can contribute by writing reviews of local businesses on insiderpages.com. For each review written, Insider Pages will donate up to $1.50 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. That's all there is to it. There are no costs to anyone, no obligations and no soliciting donations.

We have had a great deal of participation from Team in Training participants, several of whom who have raised thousands of dollars in just 3 weeks. We look forward to helping more Team in Training participants reach their fundraising goal and support research for Leukemia and Lymphoma.

For more information, check out:

http://www.insiderpages.com/fundraising/team_in_training

Team In Training Participants Find Love

communityreply@lls.org — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:10:31 GMT

This was posted on the New York Times website. It's a sweet story about two New York City Chapter triathletes meeting each other through Team In Training and eventually getting married.

Find the article and video here - http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/09/fashion/weddings/09Weil.html?_r=2&ref=weddings&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

If you met a significant other through Team In Training, please share your story through this discussion board. We would love to highlight your story to local and national media for Valentine's Day in February.

Tri Miami anyone?

jitu@khare.us — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:24:13 GMT

This newbie just signed up for Tri Miami..scared stiff of the water...can't swim well! Anyone else done/doing this one? Looking for help/training partners in Tampa Bay (Riverview) area.

Has any one ever done a Poker Run?

just1can@live.com — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:11:17 GMT

Hi ! Has anyone ever put on a poker run?

It is a Motorcycle Ride to raise money. I have seen others people do it for other things and since I own a bike it seems like a good idea, but I don't have a clue. But that has not stopped me before.

This time thou I would like to start out doing it right, so is there any one out there that can give me the steps how to sit it up.

Thanks Crazy Ken Melbourne Floirda

Fundraising opportunity in the Philadelphia area

communityreply@lls.org — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:54:13 GMT

Hello everyone!

I am going to sign up to sell the Entertainment Book in this area. Would anyone like to join me? I have the first shipment coming soon. It will include the Philadelphia North and Philadelphia West book.

Please let me know if you are interested.

Thanks,

Megan

Why do you cycle with TNT

g.hodge@cox.net — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:44:47 GMT

When I had reconstructive surgery on my ankle at the end of 2003, I was told that my running days were over. Friends started talking to me about cycling and that I should do the El Tour de Tucson with them in November. 109 miles???? yeah right. I had not been on a bicycle for ~20 years. They persisted and I started thinking if I was going to do something like that, I wanted to do something special. That is when I remembered a friend fund raising for the Dublin Marathon for TNT. I went to a TNT meeting and that was the beginning of a new passion for me.

I did that first century in 2003 and have done between 1 and 3 events per year with TNT every year since. My team mates, mentors and coaches from that first season are some of my best riding buddies still. John, Joe and Karen taught me everything I needed to know to be successful, rode with me when I wanted to stop, encouraged me when I finished and made riding a blast.

Every season has special honored team mates and mentees that touch my heart and make me grateful for all that I have. So many people have asked me about my TNT shirt or wrist band and then told me stories about thier personal experiance's and have shared stories of gratitude for the benefits they have recieved from the LLS.

I am Looking for a good example of a Corporate Sponsorship Letter

just1can@live.com — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:50:25 GMT

Hi everybody,

Well I hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Years, As for me everything was going great until New Year Eve. I receive an knee injury that knock me out of the Disney World Marathon. Well I got knock down, But this isn't over! I am going to Alaska in June! I am going to fight back and work harder. I passed my Min fundraising for Disney, but I want to do so much better for Alaska.

Problem is I write and speck about my love for our team and my hate for cancer with my heart ( I can't help it, when I talk and try to be professional about cancer in kids my voice will creak). I wish they could feel the fear that child feels or that parent feels or that husband or wife feels.

But we all know that corprations are all about the bottom line and what we can do for them. So Please if anybody has done this in the pass and has a letter to a corporation that they would like to share. I know we can do this because the only thing that is impossible is something you don't try.

Thank You All

Crazy Knocked down But not out Ken

The Perfect Fundraiser for this Economy!

jilliankunofsky@gmail.com — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:25:48 GMT

For every $10 bag of coffee you sell you make $4 towards your fundraising goal! And the TNT logo was on every bag. If you think about it, $10 is two cups at Starbucks!

We are in tough economic times and everyone is looking to save money somehow. This is a profitable way to get people to donate in a realistic way.

You have to try this one out - it made fundraising sooo much easier.

Team Texas

esmith010@tx.rr.com — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:24:45 GMT

Is there anybody from the Texas team training during the week that would like to get together?

Problem Firefox

communityreply@lls.org — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:00:42 GMT

Hallo,
I often use Firefox, a great browser, and sometimes go to Tools - Options - Safety - saved password to read and erase the passwords for the sites that I visit.
Do you know if there is a way to shorten this path, maybe insert something in the toolbar to speed up this task?
Thank you
__________________
You have never see idea gift like these? (baby geschenk on german or regalos para on espanol), glicerolo

Thinking of joining TNT, a little NERVOUS!

domkarla@msn.com — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:56:01 GMT

Hello all! I have a good friend who has TOTALLY inspired me to get involved with TNT. I have a cousin who died from lymphoma and have friends with leukemia. I am so ready to get in shape and be inspired while helping a great cause!

I am registered for the info session next week. My concerns are these: I've never run before, though I do exercise. I have some chronic health issues myself that sometimes limit my energy. I don't want these things to stop me! I guess I'd just love some input from you all.

THanks!

Karla in NM

Washington/Alaska Team In Training Community

bree.davidson@lls.org — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:26:24 GMT

Welcome Washington/Alaska participants!

We encourage you to use this discussion thread to connect with other local TNT participants. Talk about your training, share good training routes that you've found, ask for fundraising tips, or just make new friends.

Depending on your interest, we may split the Washington/Alaska discussion threads by season or team. Tell us what works for you!

Make sure to check out our pages for your complete TNT Participant Guide, helpful forms, and training tips. You can always contact us by calling (888) 345-4572 or emailing tntwa@lls.org.

Fundraising Idea in Detroit

communityreply@lls.org — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:20:41 GMT

Hello! I sell Cookie Lee jewelry in the Metro Detroit area and I am willing to give a minimum of 50% of my profit from any home or book party (and any parties booked off your party). The average amount people earn with a party is $200-400 (in just 2 hours).

Reasons to host a party:

1. I provide a fun atmosphere where people relax, have fun and get excited about your event. I will speak about how Leukemia has personally touch my own family's life twice now and how important it is to raise money for this worthy cause.

2. People who wont just hand over cash are usually willing to buy something

3. Cookie Lee offers Cash and Carry parties where you are not charged shipping fees and people leave with their items that night

4. The jewelry is very well priced making it easier for people to buy multiple items

5. Shipping for a catalog party is $1 per order (unheard of) most companies charge $6-8 for each order

Party Options:

1. Live 'Cash and Carry' Party I bring the Jewelry, you bring the people and the snacks. I host a fun, fast moving party that includes games and free jewelry!!!!

2. Catalog Party I drop off or mail you the packages including catalogs and order forms you collect the orders and I ship out the Jewelry. It usually arrives with-in one week.

Please contact me at jewelryforacause@gmail.com to book a party or for more information.

Ally Ann

Running schedules how TNT itself works?

communityreply@lls.org — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:22:04 GMT

i was just curious how the running schedules go? How do you find out when and where you run with your team for practice and all that? I live in Reedsburg, WI 53959 and closest place to me is Madison WI.

Can anyone help me out?

I am lookin to do half marathon, thinking of the Rock N Roll Mardi Gras if madison wi is still doing that one.!

Roll call - Where do you train?

eric@rbslaw.net — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:12:24 GMT

On another message board I post to regularly, every now and then we do a roll call to see where everyone who posts is located, so I thought I would try such a post here.

I live in Columbia, MD and train with the Howard County Team of the Maryland Chapter. This is my 4th year with the Team and my wife's 9th year.

So how about you?

Eric

A suggestion

teamintrainingvictory@yahoo.com — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:07:43 GMT

I will be participating in the Marathon in SanFrancisco. I suggest that the webmaster make a Discussion Group for each event. People will be able to meet on line before the event

I also think its important that there is a Discussion Group for survivors who are participating in Team in Training.

Cynthia Pooler

518 894 2130

Disney World, Paris, Mardi Gras! New Team In Training Events for 2010!

christine.lazzari@lls.org — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:42:08 GMT

As summer comes to an end, we're passing winter right by to tell you about three new, exciting spring Team In Training events. If you've been waiting for a new TNT experience, you're in luck! Train with TNT and take your pick: Rock ‘n’ Roll in the Big Easy, Be Princess for a Day or run through the splendor that is Paris!

Rock 'n' Roll Mardi Gras Marathon (R) -- February 28, 2010

Rock ‘n’ Roll through the Big Easy! Celebrate the conclusion of Mardi Gras with the Rock 'n' Roll Mardi Gras Marathon and 1/2 Marathon. The party will be winding down as your tour through historic New Orleans begins. You'll be right in the heart of the action where each mile is marked with a live band, and it's all followed by a post-race concert. Learn More

Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Join us for a weekend fit for a princess. Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend will remind you that every woman is a princess. In fact, the Disney Princesses are the inspiration for the weekend's events and will focus on the attributes every princess possesses: commitment, courage, determination, fantasy, perseverance, and strength. Learn More

Marathon de Paris -- April 11, 2010

Experience Paris like few others have. This timed marathon through The City of Love is a competitive event design for serious marathoners. The route passes the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, around the Place de la Bastille, meanders along the Siene and passes through the heart of Paris. If you're ready for the experience of a lifetime, get your passport ready and sign up for the Marathon de Paris. Learn More

And don't forget, all Team In Training programs offer:

Great people. Great times. Certified coaches provide exceptional training and teammates bring the fun, friendship and encouragement.
Fundraising support. Your own Web page plus fundraising help from our staff and alumni mentors.
A fabulous weekend. Travel, lodging and entry fees are all part of the package. Plus, you’ll spend the weekend in a fabulous setting, no matter which event you decide on.
A lifesaving cause. Maybe the greatest benefit of all is knowing that you’ll be raising funds to help cure blood cancers.

My First Time

yvettetatum@hotmail.com — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:52:44 GMT

Hello,

My name is Danni, and this is my first time doing something this important. My Question is is it really possible to keep this commitment? I have a real fear of failure something that i never felt before. I am even reconsider this overall. I just need someone who has done this before to enlighten me on this.

Thank you for your time

Danni

Online Auctions

webb_justine@yahoo.com — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:31:46 GMT

I'd like to use some donations of gift certificates to raise money by putting them online in an auction. Has anyone done an online auction to fundraise? Is there another way I can do it besides using ebay?

The beginnings of TNT

marty.siederer@lls.org — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:43:28 GMT

It is amazing how TNT has grown from the original group of Westchester/Hudson Valley Chapter participants in 1978 to the incredible success story that the program is today. Does anyone recall which chapter was the second one to try Team In Training?

Participant's Talk about your expereience with your Mentors,Coach,Captain and Sag Support

agentkimpossible1@yahoo.com — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:05:45 GMT

Did everything go smooth for you with all that information that is passed out in the begining? Did you connect with your Mentor? I would like to get some feedback if anyone is interested in giving it on how things worked for them. There is alwasy room for improvement.

KimPossible

How many events have you done? What year did you start? And how much have you fundraised so far?

rgerowe@hotmail.com — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:24:24 GMT

How many events have you done? What year did you start? And how much have you fundraised so far?

Facebook

pcoladawg@gmail.com — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:09:26 GMT

OK I noticed some people have said they had good luck with raising funds using facebook. I also noticed some people doing relay for life have found a way to post something on their profile page. Are there any facebook experts out there?

The Perfect Fundraiser for this Economy!

jilliankunofsky@gmail.com — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:34:34 GMT

For every $10 bag of coffee you sell you make $4 towards your fundraising goal! And the TNT logo was on every bag. If you think about it, $10 is two cups at Starbucks!

We are in tough economic times and everyone is looking to save money somehow. This is a profitable way to get people to donate in a realistic way.

You have to try this one out - it made fundraising sooo much easier.

Brand new. Questions.

qtnursestudent@hotmail.com — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:51:00 GMT

I am not too sure what all this stuff is.

What is TNT? Can it help me since it appears the closest chapter to me is several hundred miles away?

I'm looking for some help and motivation in training for the 2010 WDW half marathon. Raising money for a good cause is an added benefit.

Thanks.

Any leukemia survivor marathoners out there???

communityreply@lls.org — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:57:30 GMT

Hey all,

I'm a 5 year AML (and allogenic stem cell transplant survivor) living in Canada. Last five years have been rough in many ways with my health being pretty up and down. While I did manage to run a 10K two years after my transplant, but then I got hit with major chronic fatigue issues and had to stop running. I've recently started up again, however, after seeing an endocrinologist and getting some adrenal, pituitary and other hormone/endocrine stuff addressed. I have tons more energy and am now giving serious thought to pursuing something I have dreamed about but didn't think I'd ever be able to do after having cancer/transplant - run a marathon. My dream is to join TIT and run a marathon in the next year or two... Right now I'm just running a couple times a week, 10 and 1's up to 40 minutes, and I'll be doing a 5 K in September. But I'm in good health and strongly believe I could do it with the right training... It would be my way of celebrating my survivorship and honoring the many people who don't make it through this disease.

Anyway, i would LOVE to hear from any of you who are survivors who are in training - I would be so inspired to know you're out there and that maybe I could do it too! Or if there are other survivors out there contemplating a marathon, I would love to connect with you too.

lesley

Would like to join VTNT

communityreply@lls.org — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:29:25 GMT

I am starting to get really frustrated as I have for years wanted to raise money for TNT and it seems like getting registered to be a participant isn't so easy.

I have contacted both the local Chapter and the National Chapter. The local Chapter is about 5 hours away, not very practical for me to attend a meeting mid week. I have sent email messages to both chapters to get information on registering. What I get back is a link to the website. I wouldn't normally say I am an easily confused person, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to sign up as a participant on the website. Is there some "secret" as to keep people that aren't serious from signing up? anyone want to clue me in on what I am doing wrong?

I don't mean to complain, it;s just that my mom died of lymphoma 16 years ago this month, and I have wanted to run for TNT for about 8 years now. Finally I am in a place where I have time and energy for training and raising money. I am already running 13 to 17 miles on the weekend and would like to do a marathon. I've got friends that would happily donate and I would like to raise money for team in training, however, it is starting to be really really frustrating. any advice? It's also frustrating because this board is not easy to use and doesn't appear to have much TNT train use. Just frustrated. Sorry for the rant.

Team In Training Fall Season

agentkimpossible1@yahoo.com — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:44:56 GMT

Anyone training for Solvang's Finest Century and Tour De Tucson 109 mile Century? Like to hear from you.

Fundraising Help

communityreply@lls.org — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:23:56 GMT

Hello,

My father Francis Myers was recently diagnosed with MDS and Acute Myleiod Leukemia. He is 62 years old and was up until recently a very healthy person. Can anyone help with fundraising ideas? He is going to be having a Bone Marrow Transplant in November 2009. I am new to this. The family is clueless. We need help.
If anyone knows about fundraising please let me know.

Thanks.

Twilight Raffle needs promotion help

lauranbritain@yahoo.com — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:02:45 GMT

need help figuring out how to promote something.

My coordinator suggested doing fundraisers that tap into our passions. Right now, one of the things I am most passionate about is the Twilight series. So I got donations from the movie company and people who sell Twilight merchandise and put together a raffle. Now I have more than 30 items. The problem is getting the word out without being considered a spammer. I can ship the items anywhere in the U.S., but I need to get more attention for it. Any suggestions?

Here are the details of the raffle.

Twilight Raffle to help the fight against blood cancers!!!

My name is Laura McFarland, and I am raising funds for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (blood cancers) through a program called Team in Training. I am running a Twilight Raffle on my TNT Web site: http://pages.teamintraining.org/nce/anchor09/lmcfarland

Enter for your chance to win:

One framed Twilight movie poster signed by: Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen), Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan), Peter Facinelli (Carlisle Cullen), Cam Gigandet (James) and Edi Gathegi (Laurent)
Two Special Edition two-disc Twilight DVDs
Eight Twilight charm bracelets
Nine black Twilight T-shirts (sizes L and XL)
Six crystal heart and copper wolf bookmarks
One crystal heart and copper wolf keychain
Two Twilight slap bracelets
One set of Twilight door hangers
Cellphone accessories with wolf charm on them

Here is how the raffle works.
• Entries into the raffle are $3 each, so you get as many entries as your donation covers. For example, a person who donates $24 will receive 8 entries into the drawing. You can donate securely on the Web site.
• When you are making your donation, make sure to put in the comments section that you want to be entered in the raffle.
• Entrants must be from the United States because of shipping costs.
• Entrants can only win one item.

Check out the raffle at: http://pages.teamintraining.org/nce/anchor09/lmcfarland

REMEMBER!!!! Drawing will be held at 3 p.m. (EST) April 25.

Questions or concerns? E-mail me at lauranbritain@yahoo.com or call 832-656-4475.

Keeping a log of your Team In Training experience. A Start to Finish log about your training

agentkimpossible1@yahoo.com — Wed, 21 May 2008 06:05:01 GMT

I kept a Journal log on our Team In Training Web site on how I have been doing since the Kick Off Day on my thoughts and feelings about my experience. I am almost at the end of my training and on my way soon for the AMBER ride in Tahoe and recently I have read my own Journal entries and saw how much growth and confidence I have gained from this experience. New people to the Team In Training cause who venture this Cycle area of this site could get a great sense and see the high's and lows that happen during training are a small part of the experience. We do it for them, we learn to ride strong and work threw any obstacle that may come our way. The key is to NEVER STOP PEDDLING as my Coach tells us.

I am anxiouse to meet you people in Tahoe

Kimpossible

Fun Fundraising Event 7/18 in NYC

mikekelly@ravenchase.com — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:25:53 GMT

Hello everyone,

I wanted to bring to your attention an event that is coming up this month that will raise some money for someone who is currently in training.

It's called Ravenchase Adventures: Quest For the Cure, and it'll be held in Central Park, NY on Saturday, July 18 at 3:00 PM. It's a benefit, all profits going to LLS. It's a sort of scavenger hunt. Think the Da Vinci Code level of codebreaking and riddle solving. Will be a great day in the park, and will be kid and family friendly as well. The information can be found here: http://www.ravenchase.com/public_events/ny.php

We hope you'll join us in having a good time and raising some money for LLS.

Thanks much!

Need fundraising help? Use the TNT Coffee Fundraiser

cls_jr@hotmail.com — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:59:27 GMT

Hi Everyone...

I wanted to let everyone know that you can raise money by selling fresh roasted coffee with the TNT logo on it.

It is very easy and you make $4 for every bag sold. The company, Surefire Coffee Fundraisers, has been to a few different LLS events and the coffee is very good!

Email them and they will send you an order form and sales aid with the picture of the bag and logo - and you can be raising money tomorrow!

When you're done, just place the order and they ship it to you for free.

It is very easy and very profitable.

You can email them to get started or to ask any questions at: info@surefirecoffee.com

I think the website is http://surefirecoffee.com

-RR22

Work has got crazy, so this next season I am going to have to do my event as a Virtual Marathon Team

just1can@live.com — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:28:06 GMT

Well my schedule has gone crazy this year, so I am going to have to start doing events as a Virtual Team.

Step One Find a TNT event that I can run with my schedule.

Step Two Find the cost of the event and make that my 25 percent of the GUAL to raise be able to go.

StepThree Raise double that GUAL! AND TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN!

Step Four RUN MARATHON MAYBE A TRI?

This will be my first time trying this, so I'll keep posting here about the process.

Just Ken

Easy Way to Advertise Your Fundraiser

tammylj@gmail.com — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:39:30 GMT

I'm training for America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride in June 09. For my fundraiser, I am selling t-shirts, technical shirts, mousepads, etc. These items are a great way to advertise your fundraiser or to thank your donors. I've worn one of my Cycling for the Cure t-shirts and have had many people ask me about it, one of which donated over $100, and he didn't even know me!

You can also create your own stuff on Zazzle, but don't worry, if you're not creative, then you can also become an associate. Just sign up as a Zazzle associate, a special link will be created for you, then you can send people to Zazzle using that link. A great way to advertise for Zazzle would be to purchase a t-shirt from Zazzle and wear it to a TNT event such as your Kick-Off Party. Have some business cards printed up too with your Zazzle Associate link on them, and when someone asks where you got the shirt, hand them a business card.

Click here to check out all the great TNT gear.

Thanks and good luck to all of you!

Tammy

The Run, The Fight, and The Cure; It is not just for the USA it is for the World.

just1can@live.com — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:30:16 GMT

I love the name Virtual TNT, Because the web is everywhere and so is the fight against Cancer. I travel away from home allot for work, so the web is my contact with my Team, Friends and Family back in the states. But in my travels I have met people from all over the world that donate through me to TNT and we always end up talking about Leukemia and how it is all over the world and the progress that has been made in the states have helped people from France to Colombia to England to Ireland to Italy. So I thought it was great when I saw a video of a TNT Team from California running in the Roma Marathon, This is a world problem and the more people that know about TNT and LLS the better. Just one person can change the world for the better; Because one will tell two and two will tell four and so on and so on. So Hats off to our international TNT runners. Now if we can get a Cyclist in the Tour De France. That would be something!

Crazy Ken in the most Southern Part of Bevard County Florida.

Fundraising Help In Philadelphia

angl1024@yahoo.com — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:56:54 GMT

Hey Everyone My name is Colleen and I am in my 2nd season with TNT!

I know how stressful fundraising can be. This time around is definitely harder then the first! But I would love to offer some help!!

Not only am I a TNT member, but I am also a Silpada Jewelry representative! If you host a show you can earn up to 25% of your show's profit in donations!!

If you are interested in hosting a show in the Philadelphia or Delaware County area you can contact me!!

Happy Fundraising!!!

Social Networking as a Fundraising Tool

teamintrainingvictory@yahoo.com — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:39:06 GMT

How many of you have a MySpace page, Facebook or other social networking pages? Have you used it as a tool to raise funds? Share your strategies

Cynthia Pooler

Training while in NYC

iansmom629@msn.com — Tue, 27 May 2008 04:05:04 GMT

Hey! I just joined TNT in Mobile and as a new runner I don't want to miss any of our scheduled training runs. I will be in NYC 6-30 to 7-5-08 and would like to run with a TNT group while there. I will miss a 10 mile run according to our schedule and if possible, I'd like to do it (or at least part of it) while I'm there. If there is a group that wouldn't mind letting me tag along, please e-mail me. (Iansmom629@msn.com) I'm doing the Nike Marathon in SF. Thanks!

Team In Training Softball Team

coach4u2@sbcglobal.net — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:53:12 GMT

Hello Everyone. I live in Bakersfield, California and I am a current participate training for San Diego. I have posed the following question several times and no one will give me an answer! I want to start a Team In Training Softball Team. I need some people to back me on this. I can get players I just need insurance advice and uniforms. Any and all suggestions are welcome.

Shoes

meliszap@sbcglobal.net — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:24:32 GMT

Hi Guys,
     Would any of you mind giving your input and suggestions on if I should go for purchasing new shoes? Also what type, road or mountain? As some of you already know I am new to this, so any information is good!!!
     Thanks so much!!!
     Melissa
Just keep riding, just keep riding, just keep riding riding riding!

T shirt Fundraiser-Help me out !

jamiemccan@yahoo.com — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:15:11 GMT

Hey

I am doing a shirt fundraiser (tshirt $15 and dri wick shirt $20)

The front says Think Training is Hard

The back says Try Chemo. (Race for a cure)

Email me at jamiemccan@yahoo.com for an order form. All orders are due by July 12th.

Does anyone out there have any Ideas for different fundraiser to get peoples attentions to the cause?

just1can@live.com — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:48:16 GMT

Hi Crazy Ken Here again,

Today I am looking for some out of the normal ideas for fundraising. I don't bake that well, nor can I sing or dance very well; but people have paid me to stop! Both! This year I want to start to really make a difference and I know there are some real pro's out there that can teach this old man and anyone else that reads this how to do it better. When we find a cure I want to say I did everything I could; those kids out there from years to 99 deserve nothing less than my best effort. So I am not Afraid to ask for help. The more the better. HELP! Crazy Ken and let's help each other.

Fundraising Ideas Blog

grant@porktwoways.com — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:47:46 GMT

Check out the 'Marathon Fundraising Plan' on the right column on this marathon fundraising blog. Also some interesting fundraising spotlights.

Unaffiliated with TNT but interesting none the less.

VA Fundraiser - Glory Days

sheloaha@comcast.net — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:23:54 GMT

Hi All! I'm having a fundraiser this month Glory Days! Just dine at any VA location Monday-Thursday nights and all day Sunday. Ask your server for a copy of the guest check (not the credit card receipt) and send it to:

Teena Hoops, PO Box 472, Gainesville, VA 20156

They will donate 10% of the total to LLS! Thanks for the help!

Teena

Columbus Marathon October 19, 2008

jchabrand-lowe@lakelandcc.edu — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:36:16 GMT

Hello! I am new to this discussion board and also new to Team in

Training. I will be walking in the half marathon in Columbus in October

and just wondered if there were others out there.

Thanks!

Jane

So*Cal cyclist, who is upgrading?

christincoffin@hotmail.com — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:01:20 GMT

I'm a new cyclist training for my first century, YAY. And as you all know this is a rather expensive sport to start!! So if anyone is upgrading this summer I'd love to snag up some of your reasonably priced leftovers. I'm really in need for a cadence computer and some pedals (I don't have shoes yet so any kind of pedals will do) Thanks in advance!!

christincoffin@hotmail.com

951-225-9257 hm

A running tool that will enable virtual running...

chandra_o@yahoo.com — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:19:40 GMT

Hi All!

I am currently working on my masters degree in systems engineering with Johns Hopkins University. I am creating a running tool that will enable runners to run virtually. I think this tool would really be good for team in training because it will allow the runners to run for events without having to be at the events. It will track speed, location, distance, etc. It will take that data and upload it to a coach or mentor so that they can make suggestions or recommendations on that data.

I am looking for any thoughts or ideas from team in training runners that would make this tool appealing to runners. What kinds of things would you all like to see on this tool? What would you like on a tool that would help you on your runs.

Coaches/mentors What kind of data do you need to make recommendations, what kinds of suggestions would you make back to someone who is training. This tool will enable people to be able to train with trainers all over the world without having to be with that trainer, everything can be done through this tool and the internet. As a coach or a trainer what are some of the things you have people do to get ready for the team in training races?

Any suggestions on this would greatly be appreciated. thank you so much

My story - from a chemo chair to the finish line of the Disney Marathon.

harmon12@comcast.net — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 03:19:27 GMT

I was diagnosed with stage IIIA Hodgkin's lymphoma in early 2004. Hearing it for the first time was a very surreal moment. I thought that the Doctor was talking about someone else at first, then I looked at the tear rolling down my wife's face, and I knew it was me. I've always been a very physically active person; just six months before this, my two awesome kids and me had earned our 1st Degree Black Belts in Tae Kwon Do. I've always been a fighter, and it was very hard to have to step back and go into treatment, but it was time fight a different fight. I was afraid, but I knew I would win this one, I knew I'd be fine.

I underwent six cycles of ABVD (chemo) and two additional cycles of ABV. (Those last two were without the Bleomycin, which has harsh side effects and has given me some difficulties.) Each cycle consists of 2 chemo treatments. I would get a treatment and wait two weeks to recover, and then get another. I did have a mediport put in for the chemo. After all that, I underwent 40 cycle's of radiation therapy, which was not as bad as the chemo. All this took a little over a year. (This is the short "clinical" version of the whole treatment experience.) And I must say, I had a lot of family support and I tried to keep a positive attitude the entire time.

Right after my treatments, my oncologist explained to me that because of the advanced stage of my lymphoma at the time it was diagnosed, my chances of recurrence was about 60%. (60/40...I took it, I liked my chances) He also said that the further out I get from my last treatment the lesser the chance of recurrence. My percentages would have been different of course if I were originally diagnosed at a lower stage. (And at a younger age too) I'll be following up with CT/PET scans and lab work and what ever else over the long term. I'm down to once a year now and my 5-year mark is coming up soon.

It's been over to three years since my last treatment and I'm doing well. I was getting easily fatigued and a little short of breath for a while, (thanks to the Bleomycin) and I have also been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, which simply means that my thyroid gland has slowed down to the point of almost non-function. (thanks to the radiation) So I now have to take a levothyroxine drug, Synthroid, and I will be taking this or some type of medication for the rest of my life. I'm also using a treatment for low testosterone, AndroGel® (also thanks to the radiation treatment and/or chemotherapy), and I regularly get B-12 shots. Plus I am taking vitamin supplements and I'm very careful about my regular eating habits. So with all things considered, I'm doing well for 43 years young. Well enough to have trained for the 2009 WALT DISNEY WORLD Marathon Weekend as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training.

I completed the marathon on the 11^th of January 2009, and I raised over $5000.00 along the way. And collectively, all of the Team In Training (TNT) participants raised more than $7 million at the WALT DISNEY WORLD Marathon Weekend. This took alot of determination by everyone involved and it was a tremendous accomplishment that will go a long way towards helping LLS fight blood cancers.

I have come to believe that my personal survivorship is a gift from God and I am trying my best to make the most of it. This awareness of how fortunate I am is a big part of what drives me to do the things I do.

I don't mind sharing my experience. There's been so much in a relatively short time; it sometimes overwhelms me to think back over it all. But I am continuing everyday to get better physically, mentally, and spiritually. I volunteer for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and also the American Cancer Society. That has become my new medicine.

In the days since returning from the Disney Marathon Weekend, it's been back to work and the same day-to-day stuff, life goes on. I have most of my pictures from the Marathon and I am gonna post them on Myspace plus I'll be writing all about the weekend experience in a blog... but I gotta catch my breath first!!! It was such a whirlwind and I'm still processing it all. Completing that marathon brought me full circle, as I started as the "honored patient" for the 2008 Disney Marathon. So it meant a lot to me on many levels.

Now I'm back to my role as the "honored patient" for the next Team In Training season so I've been speaking to potential new "heroes" at info-meetings the first three nights since my return. Hey, it's only fitting. The fight against cancer goes on, it doesn't end just because I ran a marathon. And on the 30^th of January 2009, I will have laparoscopic surgery to obtain a biopsy on lymph nodes in my abdomen to find out if my personal fight goes on as well.

You see, my wife and I saw my Oncologist in early December regarding my recent PET/CT scan and the news wasn't good. I had truly expected that scan to be normal. It was my first CT/PET scan since last year. My oncology doctor moved my scans to once a year due to the continued improvement that I had experienced since finishing treatments in April of '05. I had come a long way from chemo and radiation to marathon training.

These are quotes from what that report said:

"Abdomen/Pelvis: There has been an interval increase in size and interval development of hypermetabolic activity in a few right-sided mesenteric lymph nodes (SUV max 5.3, SUV average of liver 2.5). Physiologic radiotracer distribution is seen in other portions of abdomen and pelvis. There are no other enlarged or FDG-avid abdominopelvic lymph nodes, or any other soft tissue lesions."

And......

"IMPRESSION:

1. Interval recurrence of lymphoma a few right-sided mesenteric lymph nodes.

2. No other PET or CT evidence of malignancy."

So, in plain English it seems that even though I have been feeling the best I've felt in years, the cancer may be back. Ain't life grand?!

Hearing that news was like DeJaVu all over again! But at such a surreal moment, what is a person supposed to think? To say? To feel? The first time, when I was originally diagnosed, Believe it or not one of the first thoughts I had was " I don't have time for this, I have a Tae Kwon Do tournament this weekend! There's no way in hell I'm missing it!"

Was I crazy?! I wasn't thinking "I'm going to get sick and maybe die!" or "Why me?!" Just "What about my tournament?!"

Then I thought about my kids, Eric & Marie. I gotta be a dad to them. I thought of my wife too. I don't have time for cancer! I gotta life to live! I DON"T HAVE TIME FOR CANCER!!!

Well, this time it was "What about my marathon!" Still crazy after all these years!

So, the plan is to have the laparoscopic surgery, but not until after Christmas and the Disney Marathon!!! Doctor's orders! Then based on those results, proceed with the appropriate treatments.

So I haven't forgotten, and I never will. One mile at a time, until we reach the finish line. A CURE!

GO TEAM!

http://pages.teamintraining.org/nfl/wdw09/aharmon

Earphone management

sm_debellis@yahoo.com — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:36:57 GMT

I am a Graduate Student working toward my degree in Engineering

Management, and I am conducting a survey for an upcoming product

development research paper. I am proposing that a movable clip that can

be easily attached to earphones would be a great product enhancement to

portable music devices that people use during their workouts.

a runner, I find myself constantly fiddling with the position of the

cord that extends from the earpieces to my MP3 player. I think a

movable clip will increase the comfort of my run for the following

reasons.

1. The constant bouncing around of the cord between the earpiece and the MP3 player causes additional noise in the earpiece.

The constant bouncing around of the cord between the earpiece and the

MP3 player causes my earpieces to slowly work themselves out of my ear.

Since I wear an armband there is a lot of extra cord between my arm and

my earpieces, so I find that when I reach across my body to change a

song on the MP3 player, or adjust it anyway, I usually manage to catch

my free arm in the extra slack causing a tug on the earpieces which

ultimately leads to them being pulled from my ear.

4. I usually run

with a buddy, and sometimes she has a question or just wants to talk.

If I had the clip I could remove the earphones from my ear and allow

them to hang while I talked with her. I wouldn’t have to hold them in

my hand or wrap them around my neck. They would be secured to my shirt

and easily accessible when I was ready to use them again.

described a couple of reasons the movable clip would be useful for a

runner, but I think that it would also be useful for everyone that uses

earphones while they are active, whether it be shopping, biking,

lifting weights, etc.

Do you use listen to music from a portable device with earphones while you are active?

Please answer yes or no.

Do you believe a movable clip that could be attached to your current pair of earphones would be useful?

Please answer yes or no.

Can you describe a situation where you would find it useful?

Thanks,

Sara

Car magnet fundraiser

amybred1212@aol.com — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:54:28 GMT

I am currently selling car magnets as my fundraiser. The picture is on my website. They measure 5.5 inches by 4.5 inches. Please doante $6.50 on my website and I will mail to you. Please be sure not to mark your donation as anonymous. I will not know where to send the magnet if you do.

http://pages.teamintraining.org/txg/rnrsa08/abredbenner

Any Michigan folks doing the TNT 2010 Disney Marathon (full or half)?

communityreply@lls.org — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:04:20 GMT

Hello! I thought I would post and see if anyone else from my area is signed up for the Disney 2010 Marathon. I am going to the kickoff in Farmington Hills tonight. If you are going - I hope to see you there!

Also, as I am working on fundraising (50% there so far!! WOO HOO!), I have contacted 2 places about hosting events. 1. Super Bowl (Canton, MI): Hosting a Halloween Bowling Night; and 2. Jungle Java (Canton, MI): Hosting an evening w/ Santa there (50% of admission is donated; if we did Santa pics, we can keep whatever is above/beyond the materials cost).

I would LOVE to work with others on these fundraisers -- mainly to get people to attend. If you are interested, email me at theburz@yahoo.com.

Thanks!

Off and running ~

Melanie

Fundraising

communityreply@lls.org — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:56:18 GMT

Got fundraising questions? Want to share a great fundraising idea? Post here to get feedback from your fellow hikers.

Hike On!

Debbie, Hike moderator

New Facebook Badges and Pins for Team In Training!

christine.lazzari@lls.org — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:05:28 GMT

Now you can add Facebook badges to show your friends what’s important to you and ask for donations. And, they’re a cinch to add to your profile.

How to add a badge to your profile:

1. First, sign into Facebook.

2. Then, add the Pins! And Badges Applicationsto your profile.

3. Next, click the “browse” tab to search for the LLS badges. (HINT: Type “LLS:” into the search box to find them quickly.)

4. Add the badges you like to your profile! That’s it!

And, there’s more than you can do. If you’re already registered for Light The Night, you can link directly to your online fundraising page from your badge! It’s a quick and easy way to encourage your Facebook network to support you.

How to upload a badge:

1. First, right click and save any of the badges up top.

2. Next, make sure you’re signed into Facebook and add the Pins! And Badges Application to your profile.

3. Click on the “upload” tab and upload the badge you just saved.

4. Name it (ex: Christine’s Team In Training Badge) and enter in the URL of your fundraising page.

5. Click “Preview my pin” and choose the version that looks the best. And click one the checkbox under “approve.”

6. Add it to your profile and you’re done!

You can add as many as you’d like and invite your friends to add some too! We’d love to see what you’ve done with these badges, so leave a comment and join the LLS Facebook Group!

Everything I need to know in life I learned from running a Marathon

realtyvegas@embarqmail.com — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:58:32 GMT

I submit that everything I need to know in Life I learned from marathon running!

Here, I share those thoughts with you in no particular order. Each week

to 10 days I intend to elaborate on each of these lessons. Or you can

go to my blog at: www.arunnersrant.com for more. I look forward to your comments and/or observations. I hope you enjoy!

1) Life is a marathon, not a sprint (the marathon isn’t over until you reach 26 miles 385 yards)

2) Don’t stop running

3) Don’t pass a refreshment station (there is critical nourishment and encouragement there)

4) Large boulders in your path can distract you and cause you to veer from your goal, rocks in your path may trip you up, but (uncorrected) it is the pebbles in your shoe that will cripple you. All three can ruin your day, if you let them

5) Use the right equipment

6) Read and take to heart all you can about the task at hand from those who have tried, (possibly failing along the way, but who ulitmately) succeeded, not from those who talk a good game but have never finished a race (The only thing you learn from failure and failures is what doesn’t work and how not to win. Having said that, failure does give you incite into things to avoid and how not to lose.)

7) Coming in first or last doesn’t matter. Finishing does. Success or failure is not measured by the time on the clock. It is measured by miles you placed behind you, the wear on your shoes, the sweat on your face, and ultimately by having crossed the finish line, when ever that is.

8) Look ahead, but not too far ahead

9) Intermediate milestones along the way, help you stay focused and positive

10) Your best chance for success is by employing a coach and/or mentor

11) The end isn’t the end, it is only the beginning

12) You can do it

13) Don’t allow yourself to become distracted from the goal

14) Enjoy the journey

15) Every mile in training helps to insure a successful run

16) You are not alone. Many have run before and many will run after

17) You can run farther and get their faster and enjoy the experience more when you run with someone who is like minded, matches your stride, and pushes you to go another step a little faster

18) You will hit the wall, but you can and must get through it

19) There are people around you are cheering for your success

20) Cross training is important (don’t do one exercise to the detriment of the rest of your body. You need to become well rounded)

21) Hills can be your friend, valleys can be your enemy

22) It is never too late to begin

23) You are your own worst enemy

24) Watch where you plant your feet

25) Running is work, but you can find fulfillment in it

26) Proper nutrition is critical

27) Listen to the signals your body is giving you (those aches and pains are trying to tell you something)

28) Proper technique helps to avoid injury

29) If you get injured, get help

30) The more you run, the more you can run

31) Mark your progress daily. Keep a journal

32) Be careful of the company you keep (if you run with a fast crowd, you will pay for it further down the road)

33) Others have inspired you, and whether you know it or not, you are inspiring others

34) A little proper eating before you start will help insure a successful day

35) Eating smart at the end of a day’s run will help you tomorrow

36) As I run my marathon, there are many "someones" along the way who I do not know that will hand me a cup of water that will insure my success. Without them, I would not make it

37) What I learn from my experience I need to share and help someone else on their run along the path

38) When I cross the finish line, someone else may cry more than I for my success

39) Stretching before and after a run prepares my muscles for the run as well as protects me from injury

40) My dog loves to run with me so much, she would run until she dropped dead. Am i that loyal to someone or something?

41) Every day I can get up and run is a gift

42) On good days or on bad, when I receive encouragement whether from someone running along side me or someone on the sidelines waiting for me to pass by, it really does make a difference.

43) There is a big difference between “I can’t” and “I don’t want to.” Therein lies the difference between winners and losers

44) When you get injured your body heals on its own time, not yours

45) You get younger, not older when you run consistently and carefully

Nurses and other Medical Staff front line warriors

barry@thebirdwells.com — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:05:44 GMT

Ok Crazy Ken has been showing me up. I am a creature of habit and that is why it took me so long to make the transition to this new BBS.

I was wondering what should I post, then I said why not what I sent to my team it is applicable to the whole community

Here it is

Thanks everyone who attended group training Saturday. Drea told us about Parker an Honored Patient Hero for one of the Orlando Teams. It was a great day to run in his honor.

I am sad to say we got news late last night that Parker lost his battle and is now one of our guiding angels. Even though you may be running or walking alone you never need be lonely, just look up.

Michele and I and the whole society truely treat this mission like a war. We are winning battles, but the war rages on.

We want to lift up Anna Clark one of our teammates and one of "Brevard's Best". She is an oncology nurse and treated Parker during his battle. The nurses and medical staff are truely the front line warriors and we owe them our support, praise and gratitude. Pray for Parkers family, keep them in your mind and heart. Train hard, go the distance.

Train Endure Acheive Matter

Hug a nurse !

Kiss or take out to lunch an oncology nurse!!! support, praise and gratitude is what they deserve

What are quick and easy special events?

communityreply@lls.org — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:25:19 GMT

What was the easiest in terms of planning and executing a fundraising event that a first-time participant can do for their TNT campaign?

Re: Ride to fundraiser training

yledford@hotmail.com — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:51:09 GMT

Hi,

I live in North County if anyone is going to the cycle fundraiser training and can give me a ride I would be more than happy to pay for gas. Please call or email me if you are able to help. My number is 858-405-9533.

Thank you!

I need help

islaneys@netscape.net — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:06:03 GMT

I was diagnosed in march 04 with NHL.I'm in remission now.I want to do the San Diago marathon but I've only raised $1200.This is my way of giving back but I don't know what to do any more.My family is no help.I'm so angry at them.Makes me feel like they never cared.Please help.....Miriam

E-cards?

darcissa@hotmail.com — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:20:55 GMT

We were advised at our fundraising clinic that the site has ecards available. Anyone know how to get to that? Thank you!!

Looking for a TNT coach or training partner from the past?

tmwusalls@aol.com — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:45:20 GMT

Use this discussion thread to identify the person you're looking for - making sure you include the name of the event you participated in and the year!

Eco-Friendly Fundraising Alternative for Team in Training Members

info@motherearthfundraising.com — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:09:15 GMT

Hello All Team In Training Folks,

I wanted to introduce you all to a fundraising alternative that can supplement your efforts. I own Mother Earth Fundraising (www.motherearthfundraising.com), a website that typically works with schools and other non-profits. In short, groups register as 'affiliates' on my website, tell their friends and family to shop for exclusively Eco-Friendly items on the site, and the non-profit group receives 25% off all purchases credited to them at checkout.

I was just contacted by a Team in Training member who will participate in the upcoming Philadelphia Marathon. She and several of her training partners are going to register with Mother Earth to assist them in reaching their goal, so I thought that I'd share this option with you all.

I'm sure you all have certain people that you don't mind soliciting directly for donations and I wish you the best of luck in doing so. However, if your social circles are anything like mine, there are larger groups of folks (with whom you are less close) that you are less likely to solicit because of it may seem a bit awkward to ask them for something without giving them anything tangible in return. In such cases, they are more likely to support you through this type of 'affiliate' model. And in addition to supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, it would also be a nice secondary benefit to perpetuate the Eco-Friendly movement.

It would work as follows: You register as a 'Non Profit Group' on www.motherearthfundraising.com. You would then be the 'Fundraising Chairperson' of your 'Group'. You would then send emails to friends and/or post our link to your individual fundraising site. Friends shop on the site for 'green' items and identify your 'Group' as the beneficiary. We UPS the orders directly to them and they receive order confirmations and tracking via email. As the 'Fundraising Chair', you'll be able to login to track sales. Shortly before your 'due date', I will send a check made out to The L&L Society to you (I typically send profit checks on pre-determined dates, but I can make an exception for Team in Training efforts).

Please feel free to write me at tjcompagnone@motherearthfundraising.com or call me at 888.927.5633.

An FYI - I feel the need to disclaim that I run a FOR PROFIT business, and I hope that you don't confuse my post with a shameless plug for my company to profit from you all. I am an avid supporter of all of my friends who do events through Team in Training, and I actually did a cross country bike trip last summer that benefitted the American Cancer Society. I've also done about a dozen events (AIDS rides, MS rides, marathons) for which I've raised money in the same fashion as you are. In short, I appreciate your efforts and understand your fundraising struggles and simply want to introduce you to a creative alternative.

Spring Cleaning to Save Lives (Fundraising)

communityreply@lls.org — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:48:35 GMT

Hi everyone!

I just posted a new blog entry about spring cleaning and where to sell items to raise money for your Team in Training event. I hope you find it useful, and I welcome any feedback - either here on the boards or in email - about the post and other places to sell items for fundraising.

You can find the post here: http://tinyurl.com/clean09

Good luck and GO TEAM!

LLS STAIR CLIMB on the east coast

kevinkeating221@verizon.net — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:09:32 GMT

Does anyone know where I start to organize a LLS FIREFIGHTER STAIR CLIMB on the east coast. THANKS for all help and information.

Sample Letters for Approaching Businesses

triciawoodward@hotmail.com — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:41:53 GMT

Does anyone have any good letters they have used when approaching businesses/corporations for donations or sponsorship or raffle prizes, etc? If you do would you be willing to post the language to the group or send them to me?

TNT Long Beach Pictures Postings?

tntmentor007@yahoo.com — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:05:44 GMT

Where have all the pictures gone...? We have posted some from our Marathon Photographer, John'e who runs the races and takes the pictures as he goes. The location is at ; www.myspace.com/tntmentor

Help for a fellow runner and graduate student

sm_debellis@yahoo.com — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:58:23 GMT

I am currently working toward the completion of my Master of Science in

Engineering Management through the University of Colorado.

I am introducing a new product concept for a cord manager for portable devices that use ear/head phones.

Can

you please take a minute to respond to the survey? It should take less

than 5 minutes. I really appreciate the time and feedback.

Follow this link to the Survey:

Follow this link to the Survey: http://qtrial.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_1ZdPEwVNkC8w30E&SVID=Prod

Thanks,

Sara

Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for this year?

just1can@live.com — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:10:17 GMT

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

I'll start by saying am thankful for my family and friends. I am thankful for being apart of this Team that is teaching me each day that nothing is impossible and life could be more than amazing!:D

Okay so what are you thankful for this year?

Thank you for your time.

Crazy Ken

Minnesota Team In Training!

communityreply@lls.org — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:09:02 GMT

Hello Minnesota TEAM members! We encourage you to use this space to connect with past and present Team In Training Friends, share training tips and fundraising ideas, and provide encouragement to Minnesota TNT participants as they train for their events!

Please visit our website: www.teamintraining.org/mn, for more information on Minnesota Team In Training or give us a call at (763) 545-3309 to speak with a local staff member!

Thanks everyone! Go TEAM!

Boston 2009

grant@porktwoways.com — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:31:13 GMT

If you are doing Boston 2009, join our facebook group! [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=26528443109]

2008 Winter season

agentkimpossible1@yahoo.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:07:00 GMT

Who is doing the winter season and what event and what chapter? I'm leaving for Solvang Fall end of season ride this Nov. 15 and am thinking of doing a turn around and doing the same ride Winter Season. They just had there kick off for the Winter Season on my final team ride so I missed it. I will re think that thought when I return from the Solvang Century.:)

Marine Corps Marathon and 10K -- SOLD OUT

christine.lazzari@lls.org — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:13:42 GMT

Don't miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime! The Marine Corps Marathon is sold out, but you can still get in with Team In Training. Enjoy several weeks of top of the line training to help you prepare for this event on October 25th in Washington DC.

For more information, visit: http://www.teamintraining.org/nca/firsttimehere/tellmemore

Training

testtest.1979@gmail.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:20:19 GMT

What is training

Equinox marathon in Fairbanks

colleen.marinucci@elmendorf.af.mil — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:38:52 GMT

Would someone who has participated in this race please explain how one could prepare for this "mountain climb" in 5 months?

I wish the map had been made available when I went to the 1st meeting and registered.

Mt Marathon looks less daunting.

The fund raising part seemed like the hard part.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! HOW HAS YOUR LIFE CHANGED IN THIS LAST YEAR ? AND WHAT WAS YOUR BEST EVENT THIS YEAR?

just1can@live.com — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:23:07 GMT

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!! LOOKING BACK ON THIS PASSED YEAR, HOW HAS YOUR LIFE CHANGED THIS YEAR ? AND WHAT WAS YOUR BEST OR FAVORITE EVENT?

For me I now say I love you to my wife and kids everyday, Because you never know when the last chance you will have to say it. BEST EVENT was and is the Disney Marathon and it is coming up in a few weeks. I can't wait.

Merry Christmas form Florida,

Crazy Ken

WOW! HOW DID YOU LIKE THAT ALASKA MARATHON? DID YOU BEAR MILE 25?

just1can@live.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:51:21 GMT

WOW! THAT WAS FUN! BUT WHO WAS THE JOKER THAT PUT THAT HILL AT MILE 25? LOL I JUST TURNED AROUND AND DID IT BACKWARDS. THE TRIP WAS LONG BUT WROTH IT. I LOVED THE MOOSE PEOPLE IN PURPLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADS AND THE BIG COACH WITH THE BIGGER RED HAT. HE WAS ALWAYS THERE WITH A SMILE. I WAS RUNNING WITH A BEAR HAT AND A COW BELL TRYING TO NOT GET EATEN BY A REAL BEAR.;-)

THANK EVERYONE FOR MAKING THE RACE ANOTHER SEA OF PURPLE!

LOVE YA ! YOUR CRAZY FRIEND KEN

Customize a running shirt in honor or memory of a loved one!

communityreply@lls.org — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:25:15 GMT

Hey, check out this site if you are going to run or walk a race for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and want to design a shirt in honor or memory of a loved one: www.PKstrong.com You can add text and/or artwork and it is printed onto a performance shirt. Then, when registering you are able to enter in a charity where 5% of the proceeds are donated....so you can type in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and a donation will be made to this cause! How cool is that. Again, the site:

www.PKstrong.com

Pendants for Patients Fundraiser

amanda_freese@hotmail.com — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:58:01 GMT

A local artist has generously donated her time and talents to handmake dichroic glass pendants and sell them to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Please visit Mi Tierra Designs to purchase your own unique Team In Training or LLS pendant.

These make a great keepsake for all TNT alumni!

Fundraising Idea...

cookieleeks@yahoo.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:51:27 GMT

From one fellow runner to another - Good luck in your efforts (both fundraising and training)!

~Pam

p.s. I've done a few of these for other TNT members and have been a great idea for added funds to your goal.

Fundraiser for one person or a whole team!

bellacandela2008@gmail.com — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:04:00 GMT

I have a great flexible Fundraising program using our finest natural gourmet products! Sellers choose what they want to sell. One item or all of them...One set fee for seller, seller sets the selling price to determine his/her own profits!!! Email me at bellacandela2008@gmail.com for more info.

Products available to ship in USA and Canada.

I can offer online sales too! (send link to everyone you know out of the area(for maximum profits) and they buy online and you reap the profits.

Extremely profitable

In todays economy, people are hesitant to "give" money away, but if they are buying something, and helping, then people take a different look. Good luck!!! Hope to hear from you soon!

Fundraising Event: Garage Sale in Concord, CA

communityreply@lls.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:42:28 GMT

Hi all,

Is anyone local to the San Francisco Bay Area? Well, if so, please stop by the Garage Sale that a few of my teammates and I are hosting this Saturday. All proceeds will go to our Team In Training fundraising for the Nike Women's Marathon.

Here's the info:
Saturday, June 14th 8:00am-2:00pm
3224 Windsor Pl, Concord, CA 94518

CLICK HERE to view our Craigslist posting

CLICK HERE to view my Team in Training website

Thank you for your support!!

Allocation for funding

jaspereng@msn.com — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:08:09 GMT

Having cll since 2005, I ahve often wondered how the lls allocation funding for the various blood diseases. The reason I ask this question is that hardly any knows what cll is and it has been labelled "a good cancer" and is an old man's disease. Of course any who says such is surely unfamiliar with the diease. Therefore I feel compelled to find at the level of research to find a cure not treatment. Thanks

2 COACHES THAT HELPED ME DURING WDW MARATHON '09

harleydmcgorry@verizon.net — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:47:16 GMT

I JUST WANTED TO TRY TO FIND THE COACHES THAT HELPED ME AT THE END OF THE WDW MARATHON. I THINK THEY WERE FROM ONE OF THE FLORIDA CHAPTERS. I WAS TALKING TO A FELLOW CHAPTER MEMBER FROM I THINK SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER "ELLEN" AND THEY CAME UP AND THEY KNEW HER. THEY CRACKED A JOKE SAYING THAT SHE WAS A TROUBLEMAKER AND DON'T TALK TO YOU, JOKINGLY OF COURSE. I SAID TO THEM I NEEDED A LITTLE HELP TO GET TO THE FINISH LINE AS MY QUADS WERE SO TIGHT IT WAS SOO HARD TO RUN. THEY HELPED ME NOT TO THE TOTAL END BUT TO ALMOST THE END. I JUST WANT TO THANK THEM SOO MUCH BECAUSE THEY DID HELP ME IMMENSELY TO FINISH. THEY JUST CHEERED ME ON. I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO TELL THEM PERSONALLY AND NOT ON A BLOG LIKE THIS. PLEASE IF YOU ARE ONE OF THEM, I BELONG TO THE WNY & FINGERLAKES CHAPTER HERE IN NEW YORK. IF YOU KNOW THESE GUYS, PLEASE TELL THEM.

First Timer for June 1, 2008 Tahoe Century Bike Ride

ant1464@email.com — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:48:40 GMT

First Timer for June 1, 2008 Tahoe Century Bike Ride.

Anyone have any advice and what to expect.

If anyonme wants to support me with any donation of any size

all is appreicated . Thanks Antoinette

http://www.active.com/donate/tntliny/tntlinyAPalmeri1

First time doing anything like this..

leendunn@hotmail.com — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:49:59 GMT

Hey Everyone,

This is my first time doing anything like this. I have done some walks and stuff like that but never ran. I signed up last week for the Country Music Half Marathon. I started walking/running 3 miles a day since I signed up. I am so nervous about all this. My dad did it in 2004 and it inspired me to do it, he had a blast and meet so many people and was touched by so many. I am almost 100% positive I can raise the money, it is getting through the running that is scaring me. I am going to the KickOff Party this week and hopefully I will meet more people and start training with the coaches, but I was just wondering what everyone else felt their first time, and how they got through it.

company fundraising for individual case?

lovdeluna@yahoo.com — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:57:30 GMT

I'm the Mental Healht Advisor and Community Outreach Coordinator at a private clinic serving a rural area. I have the privlege and pleasure of working with a great and giving doctor. In November one of top PA-C's diagnosed one of our child patients with lukemia. I volunteered to help dad who is single, who is also taking care of an autistic 21yr.old child at home by making a fundraiser. ONly thing is that I'm blank, the holidays got in the way and I'm limited in resources. Any ideas?

TNT personal site

pcoladawg@gmail.com — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:49:13 GMT

Is there any way to change the donation amounts on my personal site? It does not match my letters. I am worried people will go with the lower amount. Any ideas??

Marathon Documentary

spiritmov@gmail.com — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:53:09 GMT

"Spirit of the Marathon" is an award-winning documentary film that captures the drama and essence of the famed 26.2 mile running event known as the marathon. Filmed on four continents, the production brings together a diverse cast of amateur athletes and marathon luminaries. As six unique stories unfold, each runner prepares for and ultimately faces the challenge of the Chicago Marathon. More than a sports program, "Spirit of the Marathon" is an inspirational journey of perseverance and personal triumph; a spectacle that will be embraced by runners and non-runners alike.

You've got one more chance to catch "Spirit of the Marathon" on the big screen in high-definition with Cinema Surround Sound on Thursday, February 21st at 7:30PM (local).

http://www.fathomevents.com/details.aspx?eventid=694&utm_source=BuzzTone&utm_medium=BuzzTone_posting

I am looking for members in Mississippi...

communityreply@lls.org — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:11:12 GMT

I would like to train with other members around the Hattiesburg and gulfport area.

Any Torontonian TNT members going to Alaska in June for the Mayor's Marathon and Half Marathon??

vinitapuri@hotmail.com — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:04:52 GMT

Hi Everyone!

My name is Vinita and I recently joined TNT in Toronto!! This is my first time being a part of something like this but I am very excited and pumped!! I signed up for the Full Marathon (walk/run). To be honest, I am more of a walker but I thought I could try and train for both and hope for the best. What do I have to lose right? I live downtown Toronto and would love to meet with local team members to train and to socialize so we can get to know each other. I usually work every other Saturday so I will not always be able to meet for training on Saturday mornings. I was wondering if anyone is interested in getting together during a weeknight? Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays work best for me. Does this work for any of you? Maybe we can coordinate some meets.

As my subject title indicates, I will be going to Alaska this June and wanted to know who else has also signed up for this event. This should be a very memorable journey. Looking forward to meeting everyone at the "Kick off Party" on February 9th

Cheers,

Vinita

Need help meeting your fundraising goal? Have a FUNdraiser!

dolly.levenson@hotmail.com — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:24:31 GMT

Need help meeting your fundraising goal? Have a Jewelry FUNdraiser!

Host a Jewelry party with me, spend a FUN night with friends and family, enjoy up to 25% of total retail sales towards your fundraising goal, and... look good for a feel-good cause!

For more information or to view our full jewelry collection online, please contact me at SterlingSilverParty@hotmail.com.

PLUS ... ask how I can help raise funds for your cause, even after your jewelry party is over!

" Bowl For A Cure"

communityreply@lls.org — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:36:39 GMT

"Bowl For A Cure" Benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!! Where: Dunedin Lanes, 405 Patricia Ave, Dunedin , Fl. 34698 When: June 13th, 2009 from 1pm - 4pm ( Registration Opens at 12pm ) $30 per person at the door! Includes a dessert buffet, 3 games of bowling, and shoe rental. Each lane will consist of 4 people so bring your friends and family!!! There will also be a Raffle!!!! $1.00 per ticket or $5.00 for 6 tickets!!--- Must be present to win!! To RSVP or to pre purchase tickets Please contact Jessica at jmcorr@beaconcreditrepair.com or 727-831-8853! Please include your name, phone number, and number of guests!!

Chicago! In for a weekend...where to train?

writergrrl11@gmail.com — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:48:09 GMT

Well, the subject says it all, doesn't it?

I'll be in the Chicago area (Lincoln Park) for the weekend of President's Day and was wondering if anyone had suggestions for places to train, ie pool, route, bike to rent...

Or, if there's a tri group training I'd love to hear about that as well! Thanks, all

~Paige

Wear your honor teammate close to your heart!

bellalunakc@gmail.com — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:53:33 GMT

You can wear your finisher's medal for a day,

But this pendant represents a lifetime.

Keep your honor teammate close to your heart as you train with Team in Training

Not only will it be inspiration for you, but it's a great conversation starter

to share your fundraising efforts with others in a beautiful, stylish way.

Each of the pendants has been custom made for Team in Training with purple and teal, measuring 1.5" x 1.5" You email a picture of your honor teammate and tell us which design you would like.

The specially designed pendants are $15 with 50% going to LLS. You may also order other designs with pictures of friends or family, just check out the website below!

http://www.semiprecious1.etsy.com/ click on

Pendants that Benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for Team in Training

I love wearing this pendant everywhere I go. It helps me start conversations and tell my story in a meaningful way. On days when I'm feeling frustrated by training, fundraising, etc. the pendant helps me keep focused on the true meaning of my efforts.

You can see me wearing the pendant on my site at:

http://pages.teamintraining.org/mid/nikesf08/lleverett

Thanks a bunch and be sure to share this with your temmates!

Luna

Who went to Disney Weekend ? Was it your first time Or your 15th time? Tell Us All about your Personnal Experience !!!!!!

just1can@live.com — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:59:08 GMT

Hello purple people, I just got back from the Disney Marathon and Loved it ! It was my 3rd, But every year I learn and experience something new. So many high lights for me from hearing OMAR from Puerto Rico tell his story of life at the pasta party to losing my voice yelling for our team at the Half marathon to screaming and having a tear drop at mile 23.5 when my coaches fixed my knee. lol to crossing the finish line to dancing and singing at the Victory party. I started walking today then found myself running again. I made new friends, talk to amazing people.

Now tell us all about your experience at DISNEY this year !:D.

THANK YOU ALL FOR 5.6 MILLION FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST BLOOD CANCER ! !

Crazy Ken

Minnesota! I am looking for people to train with around the Twin Cities!

communityreply@lls.org — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:28:59 GMT

I am a first timer and plan on doing the duathlon in September. However my training partner and I can only meet once a week so I am looking for people to train with in between! I also need some tips about fundraising and training so if anyone has any ideas for me please let me know! I am really excited and I know its going to be a ton of fun!

Fundraising Difficulties

writtenjenny@yahoo.com — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:42:04 GMT

I was just wondering if others were having as much difficulties as I and some teammates are this season. I've heard that the winter season can be a tough season to fundraise and with the way the economy is lately, that's making our task just that much harder.

Has anyone had any successful fundraisers in this economy that they'd be willing to share stories on to help inspire and keep some of us motivated? I did the letter/email thing to friends and family but I don't want to keep bothering them with reminders when I know funds are tight for a lot of them. I tried planning some fundraisers but for the amount of work going into the planning and preparing, they didn't prove very profitable. I have just over 1 month to raise at least $2300 more just to reach my goal and I don't know how to make that happen and am beginning to get nervous that a large amount will be going on to my credit card, which is not what I signed up for! HELP!!

How can I be a Virtual TNT mentor?

marysmarathon@gmail.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:44:27 GMT

I just completed the Mayors Midnight Sun Half-Marathon in Anchorage Alaska on 6/20/09 with TNT. I am now training for the St. Pete Women's Half Marathon in November. I signed up for this next half on my own but note that TNT is a sponsor. My area is offering VTNT training but I have been unable to get any answer on whether or not I can be a virtual mentor. I would think VTNT would want mentors as well as coaches. As someone who raised over $5000.00 in this economy I think I could offer ideas on fundraising. Also, as an over 50 slow runner using the run/walk method I believe I could provide inspiration to others. I finished my half in 2hrs 53mins on a very hilly course while stopping to take pics and stopping at all water stops. This was one of the best things I have ever done in my life. I was not a runner in the past and only began running last May.

Any ideas?

Mary

Hawaii kuai'i in sept.

communityreply@lls.org — Sun, 10 May 2009 18:30:13 GMT

I am planning on doing the marathon in Sept. and I was told that I can find a map of the marathon on the team in training site...

I have looked everywhere for it and am unable to find it...

Can someone please help me?

Thank you

Michelle

Fundraising Opportunity in Ithaca, NY

crazy311@gmail.com — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:49:44 GMT

Anyone want to help organize a fundraiser race in late Sept./ early Oct.?

Hey friends in Central New York! My name's Michele and I just signed up to run the Marathon distance at PF Changs Rock N Roll Marathon in Phoenix, AZ in January. I just graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Communication Management, so I am all about the event planning! While working out today, I got an idea (surprise, surprise, running is always great for that). Why not work with a few other Team members to organize a race to benefit the LLS? I was thinking whoever organized this with me would split the proceeds evenly to go towards our own fundraising goals. We could charge a moderate amount and make a ton, since so many runners are looking for local races around here in the fall! What do ya'll think? I think you can access my e-mail, but if not, contact me here on the board and let me know!

I am going to have my 45 Brithday on the 27th of Apr, But I don't want or Need anything for me.

just1can@live.com — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:51:03 GMT

I will be home this year for my birthday and that is not the norm.

So I am having a Birthday Party, But I am asking everyone to not bring me anything, just to write a check to the LLS for the amount of what ever they where going to get me. If the were going to give me a card, just write it for the price of the card $3 or $ 5 or $10 anything to help save a life. I am a lucky man, I have everything I need. I have my health, a job, my family and my friends. So many moms, dads, daughters and sons need it more than I need. I would rather save a life for my birthday, I don't know how much more money it will take to find a cure.

BUT I KNOW WE CAN AND WILL FIND IT!

The party will be held on the Sunday before so that will be the 19th of Apr 09 at the Patrick Air Force Base North Parvilian, just north of the Base on A1A on the beach look for the TNT signs any comments go to me site.

http://pages.teamintraining.org/cfl/anchor09/ItIsNotOver

Your Crazy OLD Friend Ken Melbourne Florida

Fundraising and preparing for future financial difficulties

momanddad02@wowway.com — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:36:31 GMT

Hello. My name is Joe Kolecki and I am new to LLS. A week and a day ago, our 3 1/2 year old grandson, Jason, was diagnosed with (8,21) acute meylogenous leulemia. He is now in the Rainbow Hospital undergoing the first stages of therapy.

Already, Jason's uncles and I have been thinking of how to ease the inevitable financial burden that will sooner or later beset Jason's family. We have some ideas - accounts opened in Jason's name, and a series of benefit concerts (my oldest son and I are both musicians). But it seems pretty certain that we will need additional help to make the ends meet.

How have some of you met the financial burdens? What programs or benefits are available to families whose lives have been suddenly changed by the advent of such a disease as AML?

I thank you in advance for your advice and help.

Best regards,

Joe Kolecki

Selling my bike :(

victoria.tucker@gmail.com — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:16:21 GMT

Hi there- I am a 2 time team in training participant both here in IL and in San Francisco. Sadly, I have to say I am somewhat retiring from triathlons for the time being as we are moving abroad (and parenthood is a tad time consuming!) That said, I would like to sell my road bike that has served me well. Here are the details:

Women's Specialized bike. Aluminum frame, carbon fork, shimano parts. It is very similar to the Specialized Dolce model for women that they have on their website. I have racing bars on it already and if you want, I could sell you my bike shoes too and some of the other gear (arm warmers, helmet, tire pump). All of my gear is pretty new. This is a great deal for someone looking to do their first triathlon but doesn't want to spend a ton of money. I am asking $400 for the bike (basically half of what I bought it for) and the rest is negotiable. In terms of bike size, I am 5 ft. 4 in. tall so if you are a similar height, that would work well.

Please contact me at victoria.tucker@gmail.com if you are interested.

Charity golf tournament in NC - TNT

jroberts1976@msn.com — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:50:16 GMT

Hi everyone. Hope everyone is going great today! This is my first time posting on here but, I've been reading some of the discussions. It's amazing how much leukemia and the other blood cancers have effected us. I'm so proud to be part of such a great cause.

I am training for the Wilmington Sprint Triathlon in honor of my 39-year uncle who is battling lymphoma right now. One of my teammates and I are co-chairing a charity golf event at The Challenge in Graham, NC on Thursday, August 7th beginning with lunch and registration at 11:30 followed by a 1:00 p.m. shootgun start. If you are in the area or have friends/family in the area send them our way. I'm posting our golf tournaments website. Thanks!!

http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/6019-TeeUp4ACure

Have a great day everyone and train hard - it counts

Jessica

Santa's Christmas Miracle ( A True Story)

just1can@live.com — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:51:00 GMT

Do you believe in angels? You should because you are.

Read this, a dear friend sent this to me after the Retired US ARMY Col stopped crying. Then I decided to post it when I stopped. It is a true story and why we can't give up. Too many people out there need our help.

Three years ago, a little boy & his grandmother came to see Santa at theMayfair Mall in Wisconsin . The child climbed up on his lap, holding a picture of a little girl.

"Who is this?" asked Santa, smiling. "Your friend? Your sister?"

"Yes, Santa," he replied. "My sister, Sarah, who is very sick," he said sadly.

Santa glanced over at the grandmother who was waiting nearby, & saw her dabbing her eyes with a tissue. "She wanted to come with me to see you, oh, so very much, Santa!" the child exclaimed.

"She misses you," he added softly.

Santa tried to be cheerful & encouraged a smile to the boy's face, asking him what he wanted Santa to bring him forChristmas.. When they finished their visit, the Grandmother came over to help the child off his lap, & started to say something to Santa, but halted.

"What is it?" Santa asked warmly.

"Well, I know it's really too much to ask you, Santa, but .." the old woman began, shooing her grandson over to one of Santa's elves to collect the little gift which Santa gave all his young visitors.

"The girl in the photograph.... my granddaughter well, you see ... she has leukemia & isn't expected to make it even through the holidays," she said through tear-filled eyes. "Is there any way, Santa . any possible way that you could come see Sarah? "That's all she's asked for, for Christmas, is to see Santa."

Santa blinked & swallowed hard & told the woman to leave information with his elves as to where Sarah was, & he would see what he could do. Santa thought of little else the rest of that afternoon. He knew what he had to do.

"What if it were MY child lying in that hospital bed, dying," he thought with a sinking heart, "this is the least I can do."

When Santa finished visiting with all the boys & girls that evening, he retrieved from his helper the name of the hospital where Sarah was staying. He asked the assistant location manager how to get toChildren's Hospital.

"Why?" Rick asked, with a puzzled look on his face.

Santa relayed to him the conversation with Sarah's grandmother earlier that day.

"C'mon.... I'll take you there," Rick said softly.

Rick drove them to the hospital & came inside with Santa. They found out which room Sarah was in. A pale Rick said he would wait out in the hall.

Santa quietly peeked into the room through the half-closed door & saw little Sarah on the bed. The room was full of what appeared to be her family; there was the Grandmother & the girl's brother he had met earlier that day. A woman whom he guessed was Sarah's mother stood by the bed, gently pushing Sarah's thin hair off her forehead.

And another woman who he discovered later was Sarah's aunt, sat in a chair near the bed with weary, sad look on her face. They were talking quietly, & Santa could sense the warmth & closeness of the family, & their love & concern for Sarah.

Taking a deep breath, & forcing a smile on his face, Santa entered the room, bellowing a hearty, "Ho, ho, ho!" "Santa!" shrieked little Sarah weakly, as she tried to escape her bed to run to him, IV tubes in tact.

Santa rushed to her side & gave her a warm hug. A child the tender age of his own son -- 9 years old -- gazed up at him with wonder & excitement. Her skin was pale & her short tresses bore telltale bald patches from the effects of chemotherapy. But all he saw when he looked at her was a pair of huge, blue eyes. His heart melted, & he had to force himself to choke back tears.

Though his eyes were riveted upon Sarah's face, he could hear the gasps & quiet sobbing of the women in the room. As he & Sarah began talking, the family crept quietly to the bedside one by one, squeezing Santa's shoulder or his hand gratefully, whispering "thank you" as they gazed sincerely at him with shining eyes.

Santa & Sarah talked & talked, & she told him excitedly all the toys she wanted for Christmas, assuring him she'd been a very good girl that year.

As their time together dwindled, Santa felt led in his spirit to pray for Sarah, & asked for permission from the girl's mother.

She nodded in agreement & the entire family circled around Sarah's bed,holding hands. Santa looked intensely at Sarah & asked her if she believed in

angels.

"Oh, yes, Santa... I do!" she exclaimed.

"Well, I'm going to ask that angels watch over you, "he said. Laying one hand on the child's head, Santa closed his eyes & prayed. He asked that God touch little Sarah, & heal her body from this disease.

He asked that angels minister to her, watch & keep her. And when he finished praying, still with eyes closed, he started singing softly, "Silent Night, Holy Night.... all is calm, all is bright."

The family joined in, still holding hands, smiling at Sarah, & crying tears of hope, tears of joy for this moment, as Sarah beamed at them all.

When the song ended, Santa sat on the side of the bed again & held Sarah's frail, small hands in his own.

"Now, Sarah, "he said authoritatively, "you have a job to do, & that is to concentrate on getting well. I want you to have fun playing with your friends this summer, & I expect to see you at my house at Mayfair Mall this time next year!"

He knew it was risky proclaiming that, to this little girl who had terminal cancer, but he "had" to. He had to give her the greatest gift he could -- not dolls or games or toys -- but the gift of HOPE.

"Yes, Santa! "Sarah exclaimed, her eyes bright. He leaned down & kissed her on the forehead & left the room.

Out in the hall, the minute Santa's eyes met Rick's, a look passed between them & they wept unashamedly.

Sarah's mother & grandmother slipped out of the room quickly & rushed to Santa's side to thank him.

"My only child is the same age as Sarah," he explained quietly. "This is the least I could do."

They nodded with understanding & hugged him.

One year later, Santa Mark was again back on the set in Milwaukee for his six-week, seasonal job which he so loves to do. Several weeks went by & then one day a child came up to sit on his lap.

"Hi, Santa! Remember me?!"

"Of course, I do," Santa proclaimed (as he always does), smiling down at her.

After all, the secret to being a "good" Santa is to always make each child feel as if they are the "only" child in the world at that moment.

"You came to see me in the hospital last year!" Santa's jaw dropped.

Tears immediately sprang in his eyes, & he grabbed this little miracle & held her to his chest. "Sarah!" he exclaimed. He scarcely recognized her, for her hair was long & silky & her cheeks were rosy -- much different from the little girl he had visited just a year before. He looked over & saw Sarah's mother & grandmother in the sidelines smiling & waving & wiping their eyes.

That was the best Christmas ever forSanta Claus. He had witnessed and been blessed to be instrumental in bringing about -- this miracle of hope. This precious little child was healed. Cancer-free. Alive & well. He silently looked up to Heaven & humbly whispered, "Thank you, Father. 'Tis a very, Merry Christmas!

Thank you for making Mircales like this come ture.

Merry Christmas

JP Crazy Ken Melbourne Florida

PS. If you have a Miracle, story of inspiration or hope please reply and shear it.

Alaska Teams Discussion Zone

bree.davidson@lls.org — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:30:30 GMT

Are you training with Alaska Team In Training and want to connect with your teammates? Need to set up a carpool or ask the group for ideas? Start the conversation here!

Event Day - How Do You Remember Honorees?

ambbr@feline.org — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:25:51 GMT

Hi Everyone!

I'm new to these forums, but I have a quick question to ask:

*On event day - how do you remember/honor/memorialize your honorees?*

I am riding in memory of my sister, first and foremost. But as I've started raising money, I've asked people to let me know who else they would like me to ride in memory or in honor of...

I'm doing the Lake Tahoe Century ride, and so far I have 2 ideas:

Wear ribbons on my jersey with the names of my honorees
Place honoree names on my bicycle (i.e. using Dymo Tape, etc... Picture here: http://picasaweb.google.com/diertac/TeamInTraining#5297584712034677970

I'm looking at needing to honor 15+ people on my ride and while honoring my sister is fairly straightforward (I will have a picture of her on my jersey as well as some other stuff) I was wondering what other participants have done. I am thinking of including a survey on my blog with various options so that my donors can have a voice as well, but if there are only 2 options out there, it's not really worth a survey now, is it?

Just wondering what everyone does. This is my first event and I really want it to be spectacular, not just for me (I know it will be) but for people who are donating to my ride and particularly people who have lost someone to cancer or leukemia. I want them to feel like the person that they've loved and lost has a day of their own riding through Lake Tahoe in 2009.

Thanks!!

Cat

(+)[http://blog.feline.org|http://ride.feline.org]- Ride Cat, Ride - my training blog

(+)[http://ride.feline.org]- My Team in Training fundraising page