ALMOST THERE!

Mar 04, 2014

Team "Almost There" started the season off right this morning!  For the next 12 weeks, members of the team will be training for a marathon or half marathon.  The team will also be fighting cancer by raising funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  This money will be used to fund patient support and research for cures for blood cancers.  The team's goal is to raise $35,000 in the next 10 weeks.  Please join us in this fight by using the "Donate to Team" link on this page to make a tax deductible donation to LLS on behalf of the team.  Every donation counts!  Every dollar will make a difference!  Go TEAM!

Jan 03, 2014

 

If you've ever done a marathon or half marathon, you have seen it and/or heard it. Those well-meaning spectators holding signs telling you or yelling to you something you know doesn't seem quite true: "You're almost there!" Depending on what stage of the race you are in, this phrase can result in reactions ranging from laughter to indifference to looks that could kill.

 

But it doesn't have to! Join team "Almost There" and everytime someone yells "You're almost there!" it will be true!

 

Everybody hopes cures are found for cancer. There have been incredible advances in the treatments for cancer, but when it comes to a cure - we are almost there. When you hear that phrase in a race, you know there is still work to do, miles to finish. The same can be said for cancer research - there is still work to do. That work takes money. The goal for this team is to raise at least $25,000 LLS can use to continue that work.

 

While the race focus for the team is the inaugural Raleigh Rock-N-Roll marathon or half marathon in April, you do not have to run or walk to be a part of the team. You can simply join and help raise money toward the team goal. In the fight against cancer, every single dollar counts!

 

If you have questions about joining team "Almost There", email me at biggerruf@hotmail.com, and I will do my best to answer them. You can register online at the TNT website: https://www.teamintraining.org/nc/firsttimehere/signup/ Just select "Join a Corporate or Friends and Family Team" and enter "Almost There" for the team name. If you are a TNT alumni, enter the code WELOVEALUMNI to waive the registration fee!

 

If you would like to support team "Almost There" by making a donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, just use the "Donate to Team" link to the right. Thank you!

 

In any endurance race, getting "almost there" isn't good enough. We finish! The fight against cancer is no different. Getting "almost there" for a cure isn't good enough. Join team "Almost There" today, and let's FINISH!


 

Donate to our Team

We are no longer accepting donations for this event, however you can still make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Join our team now

Team Name Subteam Date Team Captain City/State
Almost There 04/13/14 Robert Jackson Raleigh, NC

Supporter Comments

"Team almost there...no worries...you are there...what you are doing is such an awesome thing. I wish you all the best & remember....right, left, right, left till you find the finish line. You guys also have an awesome Fundraising Mentor working with you. Take advantage of it. Remember two words....GO TEAM!!!!!"
Barbara Kujawa
Wed Oct 30 09:08:53 EDT 2013
"Will definitely donate more when I can. Thank you all for all your hard work!"
Melinda Cole
Wed Nov 20 10:49:03 EST 2013
"We are so happy to be participating as part of this team. We love you all. Bob and Peggy"
Bob and Peggy Jacskon
Tue Jan 28 01:23:33 EST 2014
"Super Bowl Square winner!! Congrats Rufus, thanks for all you do!! Go Team Almost There!"
Super Bowl Winner
Mon Feb 3 07:23:04 EST 2014
"GO TEAM!"
Brian Morris
Tue Feb 4 08:54:39 EST 2014
"You guys are awesome...GO TEAM! Thank you for what you do!"
Stacy & Bill Nelson
Mon Mar 3 12:33:11 EST 2014
"Dollars for Donna"
Dollars For Donna
Fri Mar 14 12:12:09 EDT 2014
"Thank you Rufus & your team for all the hard work you put into trying to raise money to find a cure!! Love you all!! "
Juanita Genchur
Sat Mar 15 07:38:45 EDT 2014
"Rufus, You are an inspiration!"
RICK EISINGER
Sun Mar 16 01:58:48 EDT 2014

Team Fundraising Total

117%
117 %
Donations:  $40,862.04

Donate to our Team

We are no longer accepting donations for this event, however you can still make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Thanks To

Joanne Jordan
Bob and Peggy Jacsko...
Bank Of America Matc...
NCAA Pool
Valentines Dinner Ra...
Hockey Tickets
NCAA Pool
SBS Winnings
Super Bowl Winner
Brian Morris
Mokie
RICK EISINGER
Brittany Avery
Juanita Genchur
CustomInk, LLC
Stacy & Bill Nel...
Barbara Kujawa
Dollars For Donna
Lisa Lloyd
Lisa Lloyd
Melinda Cole

Supporter Comments

"Team almost there...no worries...you are there...what you are doing is such an awesome thing. I wish you all the best & remember....right, left, right, left till you find the finish line. You guys also have an awesome Fundraising Mentor working with you. Take advantage of it. Remember two words....GO TEAM!!!!!"
Barbara Kujawa
Wed Oct 30 09:08:53 EDT 2013
"Will definitely donate more when I can. Thank you all for all your hard work!"
Melinda Cole
Wed Nov 20 10:49:03 EST 2013
"We are so happy to be participating as part of this team. We love you all. Bob and Peggy"
Bob and Peggy Jacskon
Tue Jan 28 01:23:33 EST 2014
"Super Bowl Square winner!! Congrats Rufus, thanks for all you do!! Go Team Almost There!"
Super Bowl Winner
Mon Feb 3 07:23:04 EST 2014
"GO TEAM!"
Brian Morris
Tue Feb 4 08:54:39 EST 2014
"You guys are awesome...GO TEAM! Thank you for what you do!"
Stacy & Bill Nelson
Mon Mar 3 12:33:11 EST 2014
"Dollars for Donna"
Dollars For Donna
Fri Mar 14 12:12:09 EDT 2014
"Thank you Rufus & your team for all the hard work you put into trying to raise money to find a cure!! Love you all!! "
Juanita Genchur
Sat Mar 15 07:38:45 EDT 2014
"Rufus, You are an inspiration!"
RICK EISINGER
Sun Mar 16 01:58:48 EDT 2014