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LLS Fact of the Month
In 2009, it is estimated 44,790 people will be diagnosed with leukemia.
Quote of the Month
“DLF > DNF >> DNS (Dead Last Finish Is Greater Then Did Not Finish
Which Greatly Trumps Did Not Start)” ~Unknown
Medal Exchange
Are you training for a fall endurance event and looking to put our mission behind your miles? We are working with a local hospital to meet and interact with local patients who are currently being treated for a blood cancer. Our goal is to stay in contact with these
patients throughout our training. We will then present these real
life heroes with our medals at the end of our event. If you are interested in joining us, please send your name, e-mail, phone number, and event training for to Justin Schell at: justin.schell1@verizon.net
BOOT CAMP for a CAUSE
Confluence Fitness wants to invite Team in Training alumni to Camp Confluence, “boot camp” style workouts right on the North Shore.
Muscular endurance, strength, and flexibility are necessary to become a better athlete and enhance performance. Camp Confluence will guide you through the major components of all around fitness. We hold three classes a day Monday through Thursday at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm. Friday’s classes are at 6am and 12pm. You may choose your own workout schedule, and can come every day, or come once or twice a week depending on your preference. We will be making a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for every member and alumni of Team in Training who joins. In addition, Confluence Fitness and boot campers are also running The Great Race to help raise money for the LLS and would love to have Team in Training alumni join us! Please contact Patrick Benton by phone: 412 551 9344 or email:
ConfluenceCitness@gmail.com. You can also visit our website www.ConfluenceFitness.com to learn more. Confluence Fitness and its members have enjoyed a summer full of exhilarating workouts and are excited to have Team in Training join our growing community. Close out the summer getting in shape with fun and exciting outdoor workouts on the North Shore.
Help out Current Participants:
Schwinn Jonny G Spinner Elite Raffle
Stephen of the Disney Team is selling tickets to win a Schwinn Spinner in State College for $10. To purchase a ticket and for more information contact him at rebelast1@gmail.com. The raffle will be pulled on September 30.
Pen’s Ticket Raffle
Helen of the Nike Team is raffling two tickets to the Oct 24 Penguins – NJ Devils game. The seats are in Section B17. The tickets also come with a south lot parking pass. The raffle ends on September 28.
Tickets are 2 for $5 or 5 for $10. You can e-mail Helen at hblier@gmail.com and tell her how many tickets you want. The tickets can be paid for through her fundraising site at http://pages.teamintraining.org/wpa/nikesf09/hblier
Kid’s Cooking/Birthday Party Raffle
Helen of the Nike Team is raffling two tickets for a kid’s cooking/ birthday party with local chef and cooking instructor Olga Watkins.
You can learn more about Olga at http://thebulldoggrill.com/. Olga is awesome and has tons of experience with teaching kids. Tickets are 2 for $5, 5 for $10. You can email Helen at hblier@gmail.com letting her know how many tickets you want and then pay through her fundraising site at http://pages.teamintraining.org/wpa/nikesf09/hblier.
Upcoming Events/Group Trainings—Run/Walk
Elorapalooza & Alumni Picnic
We want this Elorapalooza to be the BIGGEST purple power event yet!
Please come honor Elora’s memory and support Elora’s Hope! We are challenging you to be one of the 200 purple strong out there! Be sure to stay for the alumni picnic that will follow!
Elorapalooza 4 - 5K Run/Walk/Lollygag & 1 mile fun run September 20, 2009 9:00 AM North Park Boat House, Allison Park www.elorashope.com
Elora was a wonderful and happy girl who lost her fight with Leukemia in 2006. Her memorial race has become a tradition for the TNT Alumni Club. This is a wonderful family event that is followed by the TNT Alumni Picnic. If you are joining us at the picnic, please bring a food item. Additionally, we will be collecting a small monetary gift for non and alcoholic beverages and additional food. If you have questions on what to bring, please contact Justin Schell at justin.schell@psualum.com Evite to follow…
Great Race
5k—8:30 am
10k—9:30 am
Run/walk
www.rungreatrace.com
Please wear your purple and support LLS if you are running this event!! Evite to follow….
Upcoming Events—CYCLE!
For more information on the following, please contact Tara at jrdandrea@comcast.net
Cook Forest River Ride for Life
Saturday, September 26th
8 am
www.bikepax.nationalmssociety.org
The Cook Forest River Ride is a one-day bike tour that takes cyclists on a gently rolling 30-mile or 60-mile loop along the Clarion River highlighting the beauty of Clarion County's Cook Forest State Park.
It's a fun, fitness filled day for cyclists of all levels. Benefits the National MS Society.
For more cycling charity rides, bookmark this website:
www.pittsburgh.about.com/charityrides
Websites Reminder!!
TNT Events Calendar Link:
Alumni Website:
http://www.wpatntalumni.org/index.html
Next Alumni Meeting
The next Alumni meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 6 pm at Caribou Coffee on East Carson Street in the South Side Works.
All alumni are welcome.
If you have any items you would like added to the Alumni Monthly Monday, please e-mail them to me at kelly6187@hotmail.com. Please have any additions to me by the second Sunday of the month.