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WELCOME!
TEAM IN TRAINING
Information Meeting
AGENDA
 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Mission
 Team In Training Overview
 TNT Video
 The “FUN!” of Fundraising
 Register and join the Team!!
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
OUR MISSION:
To cure leukemia, lymphoma,
Hodgkin’s disease and
myeloma and to improve the
quality of life of patients and
their families.
FACTS
 More than one million Americans are
currently living with leukemia,
lymphoma, myeloma, or Hodgkin’s
disease.
 Leukemia causes more deaths than any
other cancer among children and young
adults under the age of 20.
Source: SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results),
Cancer Statistics Review, National Cancer Institute, 2008
We are making a difference:
 Research funded by LLS has led or contributed to
advances such as chemotherapy, bone marrow and
stem cell transplantation and targeted oral therapies
such as Gleevec.
 Survival rates in blood cancers are improving
dramatically. The five-year survival rates for leukemia
have nearly quadrupled in the past 48 years.
 The five-year survival rate for Non-Hodgkin
Lymphoma has dramatically improved to over 69%
with the help of the targeted drug Rituxin
We are Making a Difference:
 The Local Patient Services Department
offers an array of programs, including
family support groups, peer support,
financial aid and patient education.
 Check out www.lls.org/sctx for a list of all
patient services offered in south central
Texas
We need your help
Every 4 minutes someone new is
diagnosed with a blood cancer;
Every 10 minutes another child or adult
is expected to die from a blood cancer.
Honored Teammates
Bill Coury
 Diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia on
October 9, 2009
 Currently in treatment
 Bill became connected through his
sister-in-law, Amanda, who has been
a participant and mentor for the
marathon teams for several seasons!
Honored Teammate Speaker
TNT & LLS
 Team In Training is the largest fundraising
campaign of The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society.
 To date, 440,000 participants have raised
over one billion dollars!
 Last year, 76.1% of total expenses went to
support cancer research, patient services,
education and advocacy.
Why Team In Training?
 Fundraising Campaign of The Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society and your dollars
raised help local patients!
 Team In Training is the largest, oldest
and most successful program of its kind
in the country.
 Something for Everyone!
TNT BENEFITS
 Four-Five month Comprehensive Training Program,
complete with a detailed training schedule to help you
achieve your goals
 Professional coaching by nationally certified coaches
 Training seminars on gear, injury prevention,
endurance training nutrition & more
 Two coach led group training sessions each week
 Exclusive Team In Training practice jersey
 Exclusive Team In Training event jersey
TNT Benefits
 Travel & Accommodations for Destination Event Weekend
 Race entry covered for all Team In Training events
 Exclusive TNT Inspiration Dinner the night before your
event
 Exclusive TNT Victory Celebration after your event
 Exclusive TNT Finish Line tent with post-event food and
drinks
 Exciting incentives to celebrate fundraising successes
 Make new friends!
 Help find a cure!
Winter Events
Women’s Half Marathon to Benefit the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
 St Petersburg, FL on November 21, 2010
 Run or Walk
 Will take place in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Snaking
along the scenic waterfront, through quaint communities, past historic
buildings and museums this fast, flat course provides runners with
lasting memories.
 Grab your girlfriends, mother, daughter or running partners for a
special weekend of fun and memories.
 The one-of-a-kind finishers medal with removable
charm, the ultimate goodie bag, shopper friendly
women’s-specific expo, fashion show, cookie
café, and much more
Winter Events
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio ½ Marathon
 San Antonio, TX on Nov. 14, 2010
 Run or walk a half marathon
 Great local events for friends and family to cheer
you on
 Bands every mile and many cheer stations
 Post Race Finisher’s Party
 Free admission to Event Concert
Virtual Winter Events
WALT DISNEY WORLD Marathon
 You will complete the most magical miles on Earth. The course takes
you through all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks starting at
Epcot®, continuing on to the Magic Kingdom® Park, Disney's Animal
Kingdom® Theme Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios™ and then
back to Epcot® for an exhilarating finish.
 Orlando, FL Saturday & Sunday, January 8-9, 2011
 13.1 miles or 26.2 miles
Visit www.teamintraining.org for more info
Virtual Winter Events
PF Changs Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona
 Rock 'n' roll your way through Arizona. You can expect to catch a
glimpse of Arizona's best desert scenery along your way to the
fabulous post-race party at the finish line.
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Bands at every mile along the course set the tempo for this 26.2or 13.1-mile party, where runners, walkers and spectators alike
will be dancin’ in the streets.
 With fantastic winter running conditions live music every mile, and
cheer groups in between, P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll is an event
not to be missed!
 Phoenix, AZ Sunday, January 16, 2011
Visit www.teamintraining.org for more info
TNT Video and Guest Speakers
“FUN” OF FUNDRAISING
 How much do I have to raise?
 How will I raise the money?
How much do I have to raise?
Women’s Half Marathon $3700*
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio $2000
*Air Flex option available at recommitment
In fiscal year 2009 alone, LLS was able to
invest $69 million in blood cancer research
and last year 76.1% of all funds raised went
directly toward supporting our mission.
How will I raise the money?
 On-line donations through your
personal fundraising website
 Personal letter writing campaign – we
provide the tools for creating a
successful letter campaign
 Fundraising Events
 All Team garage sale (September 25)
 Fund-A-Cure – City wide street
solicitation (September 18 & 19)
Fundraising Resources
 Mentor support – they have all completed
the program
 One on One Fundraising strategy session
with your TNT Staff
 Fundraising Clinic (Sign up today!)
 TNT Website – useful tools and fundraising
materials
 Cash Bash (August 31)
 Honoree Connection
Go Getter Grant
Six easy steps to receive a $100 fundraising
credit!
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Attend a Fundraising Clinic
Attend the Kick Off Party
Attend a fundraising session with your mentor
Attend 2 of first 3 Saturday practices
Set up website & email the link to 20 people
Mail at least 50 letters
See your participant packet for details.
Fundraising Incentives
Earn Great Prizes to celebrate your fundraising
successes
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TNT Water Bottle
TNT Cap
TNT Socks
Windshirt or Fleece Vest
See your participant packet for details.
Q&A
So, what am I waiting for?
You can make a difference in your life!
You can save someone else’s life!
We are here to help you reach your goals!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
& JOIN THE TEAM!
YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!!
 Tons of support!
 Aim High! You could raise $5,000!!
 You will reach your goal!!
GO TEAM!