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The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is offering a Team In Training program that provides personalized coaching, group training and support and the chance to meet new people, while the participants raise funds for blood cancer research, is now recruiting volunteers for spring events.
Participants have the option of running or walking a full or half marathon. In addition to weekly training sessions under the guidance of a certified coach, TNT offers clinics on nutrition, equipment, injury prevention and safety. Participants are also given tools to help them fundraise. The society arranges airfare and lodging to send participants to the event of their choice.
Team In Training gives participants the opportunity to take on the most challenging of athletic events while raising money to conquer blood diseases,” said Western PA/WV Chapter Executive Director Tina Massari. “Team In Training gives you everything you need to reach your fitness goals while helping make a difference in the lives of thousands of people battling cancer.”
The Western PA/WV Chapter is recruiting teams to participate in spring events, Just A Short Run, the Country Music Marathon and the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon.
Since Team In Training began in 1988, more than 500,000 participants have raised more than $1.2 billion through TNT to help the Society advance its mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.