Central Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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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 :
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 ® MissionThe 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. Return to top 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:
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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. Return to top 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:
For more information, please contact the chapter at maryann. kennedy@lls.org or call (717) 652-6520. |



The Honored Patient Program