Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)
Contact: Chip Lockwood, Executive Director, CNY Chapter
Location: 401 N. Salina Street. Learbury Centre, Suite 304, Syracuse, NY 13203 Phone: 315 471-1050 Fax: 315 471-6434 Website: www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/ The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a national voluntary health organization. Its mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. The Society accomplishes these goals through a variety of service programs. Since its establishment in 1949, the Society has awarded more than $600 million to research. Have you ever thought about running a marathon, cycling 100 miles or completing a triathlon? Accomplish your goals as you help so many others! The Central New York chapter is recruiting for four events for the 2009 fall season. They are offering two full and one half marathon, one 100 mile century bike ride and one Olympic Distance Triathlon. CURRENT OPPORTUNITIESNation's Triathlon: Washington, DCProgram Description: Join the CNY Team in Training in this Olympic distance triathlon to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Swim the Potomac River and follow the bike and run courses through the historic streets of our nation's capital.Program Duration: September 13, 2009 Program Contact: Maura Donovan, TNT Director Tri-State Seacoast Century Ride: Hampton Beach, NHProgram Description: Join the CNY Team in Training on this 100 mile bike ride which follows the beautiful New England Coast through New Hampshire, down to Massachusetts and into Maine before it ends on the beach in New Hampshire.Program Duration: September 26, 2009 Program Contact: Maura Donovan, TNT Director Nike Women's Marathon: San Francisco, CAProgram Description: Join the CNY Team in Training in this full and half marathon that is both runner and walker friendly. Enjoy all the sights of San Francisco while completing a marathon. See the Golden Gate Bridge, Trolley Cars and taste some Ghiradelli Chocolate.Program Duration: October 18, 2009 Program Contact:Maura Donovan, TNT Director Marine Corps Marathon: Washington, DCProgram Description: Join the CNY Team in Training on this marathon also known as the People's Marathon. This 26.2 mile course, which is runner friendly only, takes you on a tour of the nation's capital.Program Duration: October 25, 2009 Program Contact: Maura Donovan, TNT Director |