Tag Archives: leukemia

Randy Ksar, Our Next Man of the Year?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

As you all know, our Man and Woman of the Year campaign recently kicked off.  Today we’re highlighting our second of twelve candidates, Randy Ksar, who is running a 10k in 10 weeks campaign.  Read on for more information about why he’s working to … Continue reading →

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Walk as if Your Life Depends on it

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

Great news, everyone! Award-winning actor Michael C. Hall (think ”Dexter”) recently signed on to be the Lead Ambassador for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walks! Read on for more on this, straight from LLS HQ! Award-winning actor, Michael C. … Continue reading →

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Cure Cancer in Style

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

Looking for something fun to do next weekend? Why not treat yourself to a deep condition and blow out hair treatment, all for a good cause! Read on for more information about this “Cure Cancer in Style” event! San Mateo … Continue reading →

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LLS CarePages

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

Seeing as today is Wellness Wednesday, we wanted to take a moment to share with you something new that The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is offering for blood cancer patients.  Are you a blood cancer patient or caregiver? Know someone … Continue reading →

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From STP to Lavaman: One Honoree’s Adventures

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

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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The Luck of the Irish at the Go Green 5k

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

 This past weekend we had the Go Green 5k race for our Corporate Team In Training Participants.  Bringing us the race report today is our very own Rachel Van Wyk, TNT Marathon Manager.  Take it away, Rachel! The luck of … Continue reading →

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Shop for a Cure…Again!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

For today’s Mission Monday, we want to assign you a mission! Go out there and…are you ready for this? Shop! That’s it.  By using this coupon and shopping at Gap, Old Navy, or Banana Republic anytime between this Thursday, March … Continue reading →

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Kicking Off Our Search for the Next Man and Woman of the Year!

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

Local community leaders and their families, friends, and supporters came together last night at the Silicon Valley Capital Club to kick off The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Man & Woman of the Year campaign. Candidates in this ten-week fundraising … Continue reading →

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Local HEROs Campaign Kicks Off!

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

For today’s post we want to tell you about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s exciting new campaign to raise money for a cure for blood cancers! The 8-week e-campaign for HEROs kicked off successfully this past Monday – read on to find … Continue reading →

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Watch and Wait – Dealing With a Cancer Diagnosis

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

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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