Patient honorees are of all ages and come from all walks of life. They provide inspiration and support to Team In Training^® (TNT) participants throughout the training period. A honoree is anyone who is being treated for, or a survivor of, leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma or myeloma. Families or friends who have lost loved ones to a blood cancer may become involved by permitting TNT participants to take part in memory of that family member.

Patient honorees are asked to share their strength and courage with runners, walkers, cyclists and triathletes training in their honor. Patient honorees are matched with a TNT mentor and 10 new participants to form their own "team within a team."

Each training program lasts for about five months. The patient honoree program will allow you to build a community of new friends who are helping to find a cure. This program directly links participants to the Society's mission. The participant's struggle to train is symbolic of the patient's struggle with the disease.

Patient honoree recruitment is under way! We're always looking for more people to join this unique program. If you have any questions or are interested in being a patient honoree, please contact: 

Kelly Doody
Phone: (312) 568-7726
Toll Free: (800) 466-0334
Email: kelly.doody@lls.org