Welcome to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Alabama/Gulf Coast Chapter Team In Training^® (TNT) web page. We train runners, walkers, and triathletes of all fitness levels to complete half and full marathons, and triathlons. In exchange for training and support, participants fundraise to help support the Society's mission: To cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.  You may complete a Tell More Form online or contact us at (205)989-0098 or (251)472-8123 along the Gulf Coast.

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Join us for one of these exciting upcoming events this Fall Season:

The Nation's Triathlon to Benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Sunday, September 14, 2008 -Washington, D.C.
The course combines long stretches with turns and twists on the Avenues and Boulevards of downtown Washington DC. On the course you will race right by the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, National Mall, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Navy Memorial, Kennedy Center, Korean War Memorial, FBI Building, National Archives, National Treasury, Holocaust Memorial and more! It is a thrilling experience!

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Sunday, October 12, 2008 - Chicago, IL
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. On Sunday, October 12, 2008 runners from all 50 states and over 120 countries will set out to accomplish an endurace event. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is known globally for its fast, flat course. The course offers a scenic tour of Chicago as it weaves through numerous diverse neighborhoods and dozens of local and historic landmarks. You are guaranteed to see all that is great about the city of Chicago.

Nike Women's Marathon: A Race to Benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Sunday, October 19, 2008 -San Francisco, CA
A tour of some of the most breathtaking sites in San Francisco. The race kicks off in downtown Union Square, winding through the financial district past the Transamerica Building, then along the San Francisco Bay past Fisherman's Warf, Ghirardelli Square, Fort Mason, the Marina Green's Harbor, and more, while exposing breathtaking views of Alcatraz and The Golden Gate Bridge. It then proceeds through the Presidio, along the shoreline, out the Richmond District to the "Great Highway". The race will then continue down the Great Highway, through Golden Gate Park and then South for a circle around Lake Merced and back to the "Great Highway" where it will finish overlooking the incredible Pacific Ocean.

Want to join us? Don't miss this opportunity to be someone's hero by completing an endurance event and helping to accelerate cures for blood cancers.

 To learn more about our program or to register for an informational meeting complete our Tell Me More form or call (205) 989-0098 or (251) 472-8123 on the Gulf Coast.

Isaac Franklin of Mobile, Alabama is one of our Honored Teammates for our Summer Season. He is six years old and enjoys playing video games, spending time with his family, and playing on the computer. Isaac was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) on April 10, 2006 at age 5. He began treatment and is currently in remission. He continues to receive maintenance chemotherapy treatment at the local Children's and Women's Hospital. His mom, Deanna said, "Isaac is a great child. He has a very strong spirit. Since he has been diagnosed he has never complained a single day." We run in honor of Isaac and all of those who have been diagnosed with a blood cancer.