In honor of #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth, I’m posting every day to spread the word about why people like me are running for Team in Training – to help find cures and support those affected by leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Join the effort here and read on!
It’s Day 5 of this blog-a-thon, and tomorrow is a big day – 10 miles along Chicago’s lakefront (actually, 18 miles for my teammates who are training for the Chicago marathon, so I have no right to complain). We’re expecting 75 – 100 TNT participants at tomorrow’s 7:00 AM training, and there will be bagels a-plenty when we’re done. There’s also a rumor that the YMCA will have some kind of 36-foot “slip and slide for adults” set up for another event nearby. In other words: a lot to look forward to.
In today’s post, let’s take a step back – why all this fuss, and why make a big deal out of September? It’s about more than awareness. It’s about raising funds to save lives. This graphic from LLS’ Facebook page says it best:
This is why we’re trying to raise $300,000 nationally this month.
I have personally pledged to raise $3,000 for TNT/LLS – as of today, we’re only at 9% of this goal. We need YOUR help to meet it or beat it. Remember, 75 – 78% of every dollar raised goes straight to delivering on the mission (an especially high and impressive ratio in the non-profit world). That means funding more drug trials for innovative new therapies and cures, support for patients and their families – things that actually make a difference and save lives.
Let’s do it together! Donate here.
Donor Shout-Out!
Today’s very special donor thanks goes to Nancy G. and Compass(x) Strategy! Thanks so much for your support! It’s truly an honor and a pleasure to work with you.
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