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TNT Weekly Update! September is Blood
Cancer Awareness Month
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (518) 438-3583 September 6, 2013
Fundraising Update & Housekeeping
Mission Fuel
Our fall season team is
still moving the needle
with a fundraising
total of $28,849 this
week! We have ADK
participants neck and
neck racing to be the
top fundraiser! Keep it
up ladies! Our 14 Flex
participants have
raised over $22,000!
The Disney season if
officially underway!
This group already has
$8,448 in the bank!
Please don’t forget to
schedule your 1v1
fundraising clinic.
Training schedules and
welcome packets were
all e-mailed out this
week with all the
details you need!
Good luck to Sarah &
Laura who will be
participating in the
Nation’s Triathlon this
weekend!! These two
women have raised
over $4,000 for the
LLS. Thank you and
have a great time in
Washington D.C!
When raising mission fuel we
must work to build strong
relationships with our
supporters, our honored
hero’s, and LLS. The first great
care of a volunteer is to
ensure that your supporters
feel appreciated and
connected to LLS.
Mission Fuel Tip #1: A Thank
You goes a long way and pays
dividends.
Always thank your supporters
with a hand written thank you
card and a personalized
message. When crafting
your message be sure to
focus on the supporter and
not on the cause. This is
your time to personally
recognize them for their
support and show your
appreciation. However, be
sure to find a creative way
to connect your supporter
to our mission.
Try this! Purchase a large
bag of lifesaver hard
candies. Send each donor a
lifesaver candy with a
personalized message.
Dear John,
Thank you for being a
lifesaver. Your generous
donation means so much to
me, but even more to the
children, patients, and
families that rely on LLS for
help. Your contribution
inspires me and helps fuel
my determination to
complete the Disney
Marathon.
Inside this Edition
Fundraising
Update
Mission Fuel
BCAM
Kick-Off/Send-Off
Active Fundraising
Participants
Upcoming
Fundraisers
Current Events to
Sign Up For
Walt Disney World ½ and Full Marathon
Flex
NYC Marathon
Honolulu Marathon
New Orleans ½ & Full Marathon
Tinker Bell ½
Disney Wine & Dine ½ Marathon
Follow this link to sign up online: https://www.teamintraining.org/uny/firsttimehere/signup/
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Someday is Today: BCAM
On Tuesday, LLS representatives, along with other patient
advocacy groups, were invited to visit the NASDAQ MarketSite
in Times Square for the opening bell with Incyte Corporation, a
Wilmington, Delaware-based biopharmaceutical company
focused on the discovery, development and commercialization
of proprietary molecule drugs for oncology and inflammation.
The visit observed the start of blood cancer awareness month
and the launch of a community awareness program, Voices of
MPN, that aims to unite, connect and support people living with
MPNs (myeloproliferative neoplasms) – a defect in a patient’s
bone marrow that leads to over- or underproduction of various
blood cells. MPN Awareness Day is September 12, 2013.
Meet Kaleb!
Love for Lexi Fundraiser
Kaleb has been selected as
our honored hero for our
winter season group!
Kaleb’s parents are both
part of the Disney team
and eager to start
fundraising for the LLS!
“Kaleb is a cheerful, sweet,
and happy little boy. He is a
true source of strength for
us, as he has always just
understood what he has to
do with treatment and has
been so resilient. He took
on the challenge of “kicking
cancer’s butt” with open
arms, and he loves music,
sports, and video games. He
plays outside with his two
sisters regularly, and has just
been such a reminder to us
of how precious life is and
how amazing a child can be
to strengthen his entire
family. His siblings, parents,
grandparents, aunts, uncles
etc. all get such a warm and
powerful feeling from being
around Kaleb. He truly is a
courageous hero!”
The Capital Region group had the pleasure of meeting the grandparents of our honored hero, Lexi, at the Kick-Off/Send-Off this week. As some of you may know one of Lexi’s favorite places to go prior to
treatment was Pizza Hut in Saratoga Springs. During treatment she hasn’t been able to go and the staff sure does miss her! They are going to be hosting a fundraiser on Monday, September 16
th from 5-
8pm. 20% of sales from
eat in and take out will be donated to Lexi’s family. All you have to do is mention “Love for Lexi.” This is taking place at the Pizza Hut on 8 N Ballston, Saratoga Springs, NY location. If you’re in the area, support our adorable honored hero!
Follow the Capital Region Run/Walk program on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/TNTUNYCDRunWalk Follow the Capital Region Cycling blog! http://www.tntupstatenyvtcycling.blogspot.com/
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Upcoming Fundraisers! If you would like your fundraiser listed here please send the wording that you would like displayed to [email protected]
Vermont
Peak Season and Seagull teammate, Linda Sweeney is looking for used books that are in good condition. She is partnering with Hannaford for an ongoing book sale. They’ll sell whatever she can get stocked! Please contact [email protected] for more info!
Peak Season, and Seagull teammate, Linda Sweeney is holding a raffle for one free night at the Courtyard by Marriot in Middlebury VT, $20 towards a meal at the hotel bistro as well as a $50 gift certificate to Fire and Ice Restaurant. See attached flyer for details.
Capital Region
Disney teammates, Maria and Nicole are having a Thirty One Fundraiser on Thursday, September 19th from 6-8pm. It will be at Nicole’s House: 25 Winslow Drive Niskayuna 12309. If people are interested and can’t make it we have a site that is active now until the close of sale. 25% of all sales will go to LLS! Here is our website: http://www.mythirtyone.com/shop/catalog.aspx?eventId=E3608862&from=DIRECTLINK
**THIS COMING MONDAY** Adirondack teammate, Monique is hosting a Sweet & Tasty Event to Fight Cancer at the Charles F. Lucas Confectionery & Wine Bar. Even is on September 9th from 5:30-730pm. Tickets are $15 pre paid and $20 at the door. Please see attached flyer for further details and how to purchase you ticket.
Adirondack teammate, Taryn, is hosting a 50/50 raffle. See attached flyer for details!
Nation’s Tri teammate, Sarah Fassett is holding a raffle. The raffle is for a 3 or 4 night Norwegian Cruise for two of her donors. $25 donation per entry. $50 donation gets three entries. Winner gets picked on September 10th after the event. Her link is http://pages.teamintraining.org/vtnt/nattri13/sfassett.
Disney teammate, Bill, is hosting an ice skating fundraiser at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center! Great for the entire family! Contact him at [email protected] to purchase tickets! Flyer is attached.
Peak Season teammate, Angelique, is selling ruffle scarves for a cure! Photo is attached. E-mail [email protected] for orders and questions
Jessica Stolz is hosting a one of a kind raffle! See attached flyer!
Disney Teammate, Holly Garofano is hosting a Dodgeball tournament! Get a team together and check out the
attached flyer for details!
Disney Teammate, Alexa Veeder and family, are hosting the 2nd annual Veeder Tree Farm 5k run. The race will be held on 10/20 at 10AM. Registration is $25 in advance and $30 day of. Everyone will receive a medal for finishing! There will be a bonfire, tailgating, music and more! You will also get a special discount on Christmas trees! For more information contact Mike Veeder at [email protected] or 518-857-3948. Flyer attached.
Disney teammate, Esther Marini, is hosting a TNT t-shirt sale. T-shirts are $15 for S-L and $17 for XL and up. See attached flyer to view the t-shirt!
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Disney Teammate Wendy Colonno is holding ANOTHER virtual race to raise money for LLS. Want some awesome bling?? Sign up for the "Just a LITTLE Goofy" 3.96 virtual run and you will get a medal that you are sure to love!! Go to her website at http://wendysrunforlls.com/ and register to run the Little Goofy virtual race and you too can get one of these adorable Little Dopey Medals!! All proceeds go to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!
Adirondack Teammate Linda Gallagher will donate 20% of all sales when you host a Tastefully Simple tasting party or catalog party in May. At your party, you and your friends will sample some of Tastefully Simple’s most popular products. PLUS with a qualifying party in May, hosts can receive up to $146 in free products – or even more! Then sell raffle tickets to raise even more money. To insure that the Leukemia Society receives their 20% donation, contact Linda today, (518)482-2591 or [email protected]. Ask how you can earn our Returning Favorites HOST SPECIAL valued at over $50
Disney Teammate Alexa Pajak has designed a Team In Training T-Shirt and will be selling short-sleeves for $26 and long-sleeves for $32. (Add $1 for Size XXL.) Please contact Alexa at [email protected] to place an order. See the attached photos for the design.
Adirondack teammate, Christina, is hosting a Dine-to-Donate fundraiser on 9/17 from 5-8pm at the Recovery Room Sports Grill in Troy.
RUFFEL SCARVES FOR A CURE ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO LLS (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society)
$20 FOR ONE AND $35 FOR TWO!!
More colors available including local school and college colors as well
as all NY sports teams! Tell me your colors!
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Credit card on-line on my fundraising page: http://pages.teamintraining.org/uny/peakseas13/angeliquepapadopoulos Checks can be made out to LLS and cash
accepted. E-mail [email protected] for orders and questions
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In the 80s, RUN DMC told us to Walk this Way…
Today, we RUN TNT to Find a Cure!
Order your old school inspired t-shirt for just $15 (S – L) & $17 (XL & up) To support the life-changing, life-saving efforts of the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! (FRONT)
(BACK)
Please send your order by July 20 to 109 Willow Street Guilderland NY 12084
with checks payable to Esther Marini.
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Mid-Hudson Civic Center presents…..
Let’s Hit The Ice! Team Skate!! Let’s join together and raise money to fight
blood cancers!!
Mid Hudson Civic Center – McCann Ice Arena Saturday September 7, 2013
2pm to 4pm
$20.00 Advanced Tickets $25.00 at the door
Includes Skate Rental and a Cup of Hot Chocolate
And door prizes just for coming!!!
ALSO!!!
50/50 Raffle
Raffle Table filled with various goodies!!!
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50/50 Raffle
to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Support Team In Training participant Taryn Boschelli, as she raises funds in honor of her hero Lexi Gurka to find a cure for blood cancers while training for the Adirondack Half Marathon! Ticket Price: 1 for $3, 2 for $5 or 5 for $10 Raffle Drawing Date: September 20th 2013 Visit Taryn’s fundraising website: http://pages.teamintraining.org/uny/adiron13/loveforlexi
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