Central Pennsylvania

ph: (717) 652-6520
Local Staff Contacts

800 Corporate Circle, Suite 100
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Central Pennsylvania Details

Thank you for taking the first step toward a life-changing experience. Join us as we train for a marathon, half marathon, a 100 mile bike ride, a triathlon or a hiking adventure. The Central PA Chapter will soon be forming teams for the following fall events :

ING Philadelphia Distance Run, September 20
Under Armour Baltimore Running Festival, October 10
Nike Women's Marathon & Half Marathon, October 18
Nation's Triathlon, September 13
Tri State Seacoast Century Ride, September 26
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Adventure Hike, October 3

Become part of a team that is saving lives one mile at a time.

Come to an Information Meeting to meet our coaches, the staff and fellow athletes. You can sign up for a meeting in your area here.

To learn more about TNT, call our office at (800) 822-2873 or (717) 652-6520 or email maryann.kennedy@lls.org. The TNT staff is always available to help.

Our Team In Training^� Mission
The Honored Patient Program
Mentors
Fundraising

Our MissionThe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

It is estimated that leukemia and its related cancers will strike nearly 135,520 Americans this year. Leukemia is the #1 cancer killer of children in the United States, yet far more adults than children are afflicted each year. The cause of leukemia remains unknown; however, steady advances in research bring us closer to finding cures for blood cancers everyday.

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About Team In Training (TNT)
A TNT member volunteers his or her time, talent and energy to improve the lives of those affected by cancer. The participant makes a dual commitment: to fulfill a personal dream to train for and finish a marathon, century ride or triathlon, and to train in honor of a local honored patient to fulfill his or her dream for a cure.

TNT members support the total mission of LLS by:

Raising funds to support research, services and educational programs of LLS
Advocating for increased support of research to find cures for leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma
Attracting additional volunteers for LLS's programs and activities
Elevating awareness, at the community level, of LLS and its mission
Speaking to the press about LLS and the fight against blood cancers
Boosting the spirit of patients and their families by making a personal connection

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The Honored Patient Program
Each Team In Training participant is paired with an honored team-mate. Your honoree is someone from the central Pennsylvania area whose life has been affected by leukemia or another blood cancer. By honoring a member of your own community and hearing his or her story firsthand, you will be able to understand the extreme value of your efforts. Please feel free to call your honoree, send him or her a note or even invite your honoree out for a meal sometime. The honorees are involved in this program because they want to be.

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The Training
A marathon, triathalon or a century ride is a physical challenge and a test of mental endurance. Since Team In Training members have a broad range of personal goals and abilities, the TNT program is designed to meet everyone's needs. Top coaches in the area will provide training and support to help you achieve your fitness and performance goals. At the same time, you will benefit from improved strength, increased flexibility, cardiovascular endurance and weight control.

We will be with you every step of the way, providing:

A five- to six-month integrated training program
Coaching from experienced trainers
Daily training schedules
Weekend group workouts
Clinics on nutrition, injury prevention, equipment, race strategies and more
Event travel, accommodations and race entry registration provided you reach your goal

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The Mentors
Mentors are past participants who were successful with their own training and fundraising and want to support new team members. Each mentor is assigned approximately eight participants who are in the same event (run, walk, cycle or triathlon) and live in the same geographic area. Your mentor will contact you to convey important information and support you with your fundraising and training.

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Fundraising
Along with the rest of your team, you will be raising money for research, patient services and education right here in central Pennsylvania. While coaches help you achieve personal fitness goals, LLS staff and volunteers will support your fundraising goals through:

Personal Web sites for on-line fundraising
Fundraising clinics and materials
One-on-one fundraising assistance
Proven ideas to help you meet and exceed your goals
Samples of successful fundraising tools

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For more information, please contact the chapter at maryann. kennedy@lls.org or call (717) 652-6520.