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A couple weeks ago, we did a training ride in Marin. As we were gearing up and getting ready to go, a gentleman walked up to the group of us - nothing new really - we've had that happen before, but this was a little different. He was walking with a purpose, almost like he was ready to tell us to move out of the area, even though we were in a public parking area. And in the split second it took us to wonder, "who is THIS guy," he asked if we were all part of Team in Training. Cautiously, we all responded with "yes, we are"

I'd like to introduce you to Lance Russell. Lance walked up to us to find out if we were part of Team in Training because twelve years ago he was diagnosed with Leukemia and told he had six months to live. This year, he will see is son graduate from high school and his daughter from college. Two special events he never thought he'd live to see. He had walked up to us with such purpose to say "thank you" for all the effort we put into this enterprise, and the fundraising we and others have done in the past that has contributed to the medication and treatments that saved his life.

We were dumbfounded and speechless (and for those who know ME you know that's quite an accomplishment!)

This chance meeting illustrated what we are working for:

Lance is living proof that what we do - anyone who participates by fundraising, donating, riding, providing support and good wishes - DOES contribute to making the lives of those suffering from this ugly disease healthier and longer.

Lance was gracious enough to let us get a picture of him with the group of us.

Keep checking back here to see my progress and how much closer I am to meeting and beating my goal!!!

Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and help advance LLS's mission.