Summer'sTeam In Training Page
PLEASE HELP ME, HELP OTHERS
Welcome to my Team In Training Fundraising page, thank you for coming to check it out!
Those of you that know me (and my weight) will surely question my sanity, as I have decided to train for the WildflowerTriathlon! To be held on May 3-4, 2008 in Monterey County. (If I survive the training:) I will be competing as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training.
The purpose of this event is to raise funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives.
Last year these diseases struck more than 107,000 Americans, more than 60,000 died. Leukemia is the #1 disease killer of children 1 to 15 years old. Lymphoma is the leading killer of men and women under the age of 35. Every 5 minutes, someone in the United States learns that they have leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma.
This cause is near and dear to my heart, as I have met many wonderful people fighting blood cancers. Unfortunately, some of them have lost their battle, but others have benefited from new treatments, being blessed with years in remission. There is SO much left to be learned about preventing and treating these deadly cancers. Ongoing research takes a lot of money to fund, but we can all work together to support the cause.
I'm participating in this event in honor of all individuals who are currently battling blood cancers, for those who have lost their lives, and for future victims. We need your help and support to cross the ultimate finish line - finding a cure!
Please consider making a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training today, to help advance the work of this fantastic organization...to find a cure! Seventy-five percent of all funds raisied go directly to cancer research and patient care and your contribution is 100% tax deductible!
DUE DATE ALERT!!! Please make your donation by April 17th to beat the deadline!!!
A donation of any size is fine, it all adds up & every little bit helps!
You can click on the 'DONATE NOW' icon to the left to donate by credit card, or you can send a check or money order made out to:
The LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY.
Mail to: Summer Begin c/o 1029 Third Street Santa Rosa,CA 95404
THANK YOU with heartfelt sincerity for your consideration and your donation! If you're unable to make a donation at this time, I wecome l your well wishes, prayers, good thoughts and encouragement, they are greatly appreciated as well.
Please be sure to check back on my site, I'll keep it updated with my progress!
Lastly, it would really help increase awareness for the cause and my efforts to meet my fundraising goal if you could pass this link on to everyone you know.
My wishes for good health to all of you! Thanks again ~ Summer
03-18-08TRAINING UPDATE: I'm officially underway, I'm splashing down to swim laps 3 times a week, riding the flat trails twice a week, and walking (not brave enough to run yet) several miles weekly. Not feeling like an athelete by any means, but no longer a 'couch potato' :) We're due to get our wetsuits this weekend. I have a feeling getting into one of those will qualify as a fourth test of endurance for me!!! Stay tuned more updates to follow :)
04-08-08: WOW! Where has the time gone?! Can't believe the event is less than a month away. We've been swimming, biking, walking every chance we get, and yet I still don't feel ready.
Help! Only a week till the big event! Life has been so hectic, the time to train has been scarce. Hoping to pull a rabbit out of a hat and finish the event upright though. I've not given up and will complete the triathlon for all you fantastic supporters :)
