Michigan
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Meet the Michigan Chapter Staff
Our Team In Training® (TNT) staff are always here to help! We look forward to having you join the team and helping you cross the finish line.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Michigan Chapter
1421 East 12 Mile Road
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(800) 456-5413
(248) 581-3900
Team In Training: (248) 581-3942
Fax: (248) 582-8826
Tami Duquette, Senior Campaign Director, ext. 3893
tami.duquette@lls.org
Tami has been with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society since September 2001. Tami has successfully trained and fundraised for four run/walk events with Team In Training. She enjoys watching first-time participants cross the finish line and achieve a major goal that changes their lives.
Sandy Topping, Campaign Manager, ext. 3889
sandra.topping@lls.org
Sandy joined the TNT staff ten years ago after graduating from Oakland University. Sandy has seen many TNT volunteers cross the finish line over the years, but she still doesn't have a favorite TNT event. Sandy currently works part-time and spends the rest of her day with her husband and two little boys at home. She and her husband, Mike, trained and fundraised for the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon and Half Marathon in January 2005, which was their first TNT event!
Bridget joined the TNT staff in July 2007. She graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in Family Community Services. She and her mom completed the Nike Women's ½ Marathon in 2006 as part of the Michigan TNT program. She was honored as a top fundraiser for this event and stayed on with the program as a mentor for the spring 2007 season. Bridget enjoys listening to live music, participating in outdoor activities, and spending time with friends and family.
Sally Kaczperski, Campaign Manager, ext. 3910
sally.kaczperski@lls.org
Sarah H. Evitts, Campaign Coordinator ext: 3904
Sarah.Evitts@lls.org
Sarah joined the TNT staff in March 2008. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in Family Community Services. She is very excited to have become a part of such an amazing organization and is really looking forward to competing in her first TNT event. Sarah enjoys reading, her dog, and spending time with her family and friends.
Carol Weisensel, Campaign Coordinator, ext: 3896
carol.weisensel@lls.org
Carol joined the staff in March 2008. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, and a Juris Doctor degree from the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University. Being a runner most of her life, Carol has completed numerous marathons, half-marathons, and 10Ks, and is a current TNT volunteer speed-walking the Vancouver BC half-marathon in May.
Elizabeth Heck, Campaign Coordinator, ext: 3907
elizabeth.heck@lls.org
Beth joined the staff in August 2008. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in Family Community Services. She is extremely proud to be working with such a caring staff. Beth is so inspired by the participants who give their time and energy to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society mission. Beth was able to see her first team complete 109 miles in Tucson, Ariz., in November of 2008. She cannot wait to train for a TNT event! Beth has a love of cycling which she is hoping to better her skills and knowledge of with the coming seasons. She enjoys backpacking, kayaking, anything crafty and spending time with her family.
West Michigan Office
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, West Office
Donna Messina, Campaign Manager, ext. 201
donna.messina@lls.org
Donna graduated from Widener University in Pennsylvania with a degree in Hospitality Management. She's been involved with Team In Training since 2004, and completed her first marathon with the Northern Ohio Chapter. Since then she's completed the Columbus Marathon and Wildflower Triathlon with TNT, acted as a mentor and successfully trained numerous participants as a run coach. She's excited to be working full-time as a Michigan staff member and is eager to share her enthusiasm about the program with the participants from the West side.


