This year marks 30 years since my big sister Patty died of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. She was only 18 years old -- younger than my son Ian. This is my favorite photo of her.

Dear Family and Friends,

I'm at it again! This is my 5th year training for an endurance event as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training.

This November 19 I'll be cycling 85 miles in "El Tour de Tucson" in memory of my beloved sister Patty. I'd be so grateful for your support!

Might you be able to make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society? It's an organization that is close to my heart. The LLS fights blood cancers through cutting-edge research and patient services.

If you are able to help, there are 2 ways to donate. The quickest and easiest method is to make a secure donation on this website with a credit card. Or if you prefer, you can make out a check payable to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and mail it to me at :

Sandy Bramhill

8240 E. Moonstone Dr.

Tucson, AZ 85750

Sadly, so many of us have lost loved ones to cancer, or know people who are currently battling the disease. Please let me know if I can cycle in honor of, or in memory of, someone dear to you. I'll add your loved one to my list of "honored teammates" and pin all the names on my jersey on race day.

Honored Teammates:

I'm cycling in memory of Patty Smith, Shirl Bramhill, Oscar Nurse, Genie Wong Lau, Paul Hensleigh, Cecile Roinat, and Bill Lovett

I'm cycling in honor of Julie Ulrich, Louanne Clark, Bonnie Hensleigh, Budd Lauer

THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!