Category Archives: Interviews

Volunteer with USA Productions!

Since today is Wellness Wednesday, and nothing says “wellness” better than volunteering, we wanted to let you know about a fun volunteering opportunity coming up this weekend.  USA Productions is a community friend to Team In Training, donating expo space … Continue reading

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Got Louie?

As we get ready to kick off our summer season of Team In Training, we wanted to take a moment to introduce you to a very important person.  A person who inspires all of us, even now, years later.  So, … Continue reading

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Getting Ready for Our Honoree Social

For today’s post we wanted to take a moment to tell you about an upcoming event The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is having to honor our amazing honorees! Here to tell us about it is TNT Manager Rachel Van Wyk.  Take it … Continue reading

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From STP to Lavaman: One Honoree’s Adventures

Today’s post comes to us courtesy of Jim Brady, who originally joined Team In Training in 2008 as part of the cycle team, and is currently on the triathlon team.  As one of our brave honorees, Jim has been a … Continue reading

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Watch and Wait – Dealing With a Cancer Diagnosis

Today’s post comes to us courtesy of Katie Foy.  Six years ago, Katie was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or CLL.  Since that time, she has mostly been on the “watch and wait” treatment plan.  Katie tells us what it’s like … Continue reading

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Music for a Cause

Today’s post comes to us from Jared Stossel, a teenager with an amazing mission – to improve the lives of cancer patients by connecting them with their favorite bands.  Read on for Jared’s inspiring story about Project 143! My name is … Continue reading

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Ongoing Yoga for Cancer Support

Since today is Wellness Wednesday, we wanted to let you know about a yoga class that might interest you.  The yoga instructor is Lorien Neargarder, and she runs a donation-based class specifically geared towards cancer patients and their caregivers.  Read … Continue reading

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Nike Marathon Madness

For today’s Testimonial Tuesday, we thought we’d share with you Sandeep’s story of triumph over the Nike Marathon this past October.  He wrote this letter to his friends after completing this marathon and is graciously allowing us to share it … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Nightmare

In honor of Thanksgiving tomorrow, we’ll be turning to our very own Cilla Parkison, who is sharing what she’s thankful for this year.  Read on for her story! I’m so thankful for LLS’ sense of urgency when it comes to … Continue reading

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Way to Go, Ben!

For today’s Testimonial Tuesday, we wanted to share with you our Walking for Ben letter.   Every year we send this letter out in honor of Ben, a brave little boy who lost his fight with blood cancer, but is still … Continue reading

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