Linda's TNT Fundraising Page
How far would you go to save a LIFE?
Hey Guys!!
Welcome to my Team In Training home page!
As some of you already know for the last 6 months I trained with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training who helped me train for my first marathon! On October 21, 2007 I participated in the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco. I was fortunate enough to have a great coach and an incredible cheering team who helped me run all 26.2 miles!
All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I completed this event and continue to raise funds in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers. These people are the real heroes on our team, and we need your support to cross the ultimate finish line - a cure!
On a personal note, my father was diagnosed with acute lymphocitic leukemia my freshman year of college. His story fortunately has a happy ending. In October, ( just in time to celebrate with a marathon) my father officially celebrated being cancer free for 5 years!!
While he was hospitalized we met many people who were affected by blood cancers, especially one patient who became more than a friend, he became family. His name was Cirilo. He wasn't was lucky. Cirilo passed away June of 2002. I ran for all those who were fortunate enough to survive, but also for those who weren't able to make it. I ran in memory of Cirilo, I ran in honor of my dad! When I thought I could not run one more step I thought of my dad who had to endure months of chemo, radiation and a bone marrow transplant, I thought of Cirilo, his kindess, strength and his will to live even up to his last moment. If they didn't give up, why should I?
Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and help advance the Society's mission. You can always donate online or send in a check whatever you feel best!
I hope you'll visit my web site often. Be sure to check back frequently to see my progress. Thanks for your support!
