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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society begins training for the 10th anniversary Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
SAN DIEGO, Calif., (Jan. 8, 2007) - Runners and walkers throughout San Diego County can receive expert training for the upcoming 10th anniversary Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with Team In Training (TNT). The TNT information meetings and "Kick-Off Party" are the first steps on the road to the rock 'n' roll finish line in the fight against blood related cancers. Runners and walkers of all experience levels are invited to attend the TNT informational meetings beginning in January.
In addition to promoting fun and fitness, the 10-year partnership between the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and TNT has inspired people to give help and hope to others. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's TNT is the largest endurance sport fundraising program and its participants, who are committed to fighting blood cancer, have raised more than $109 million (net) at the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon to support the Society's research and patient services programs. Once all of the TNT runners and walkers cross the San Diego finish line in June 2007, their fundraising total will reach approximately $123 million (net).
"The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego is one of the country's most outstanding venues and has become one of the signature destinations for the Team In Training program," said Donna Grogan, Senior National Director of TNT. "Our 10 years of involvement with this event has been mutually beneficial - each year our program brings thousands of enthusiastic participants to this race and they, in turn, have raised millions to help find cures for blood cancer. We're thrilled to be able to play a significant role in celebrating this major milestone."
Each Team In Training member is matched with an Honored Leukemia Patient, providing added motivation while training, racing, and raising funds for research and patient aid programs.
TNT has raised over $140 million (net) for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through its ten-year partnership with Elite Racing's musical marathons and half marathons nationwide.
The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon will welcome 20,000 participants from around North America to San Diego on June 3, 2007. For more information on the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon visit www.RnRmarathon.com or call Susan Reid or Ian Monahan at Elite Racing, Inc. 800/311-1255.
TNT Meeting Dates, Locations & Times:
San Diego Chapter Information Meetings
Saturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m., The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 9150 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 100; San Diego
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 6:30 p.m., San Diego County Credit Union, 501 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 6:30 p.m., WALK ONLY - Chula Vista YMCA, 1201Paseo Magda, Chula Vista
Wednesday, Jan, 17, 6:30 p.m., Days Inn, 543 Hotel Circle South, Mission Valley
Thursday, Jan. 18, 6:30 p.m., REI, 2015 Birch Road, Suite 150, Chula Vista
Thursday, Jan. 18, 6:30 p.m.,, WALK ONLY - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 9150 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 100, San Diego
Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m., Pacific Beach Library, 4275 Cass Street, Pacific Beach
Monday, Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m., La Mesa Firestation 12, 8844 Dallas Street, La Mesa
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m., Windmill Banquets by Holiday Inn, 890 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m., WALK ONLY - Knowledge Systems Solutions, 10670 Treena Street, Suite 210, Scripps Ranch
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 6 p.m., Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive, Carmel Valley
Thursday, Jan. 25, 6 p.m., Roadrunner Sports, 5553 Copley Drive, Kearny Mesa
Thursday, Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m., WALK ONLY - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 9150 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 100, San Diego
Saturday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m., Carmel Mountain Library, 12095 World Trade Drive, Carmel Mountain
Kickoff Celebration
Tuesday, Jan. 30 at The Surfside Race Place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
6 p.m. - Registration and Fundraising Expo
7 p.m. - Program begins
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