What is this Team In Training (TNT) thing, that I’ve signed up for, all about?

• When I found out about this program, I realized that this would be a way for me to utilize my enjoyment of races for more than just my own fun. So with fear and trepidation, I jumped in and signed up to train to complete a half marathon walking event and to be a part of the program to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

• The Team In Training program offers runners and walkers the opportunity to take on the challenge of a marathon or half-marathon and make a difference in the lives of people living with, or in remission from, leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma or myeloma.

• My training will be a customized program with expert coaching, I will be will training with a local group of like-minded individuals for motivation and inspiration.

• In exchange for this great program, I’ve committed to raise funds for research and treatment for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This is a huge personal challenge – to both complete the Half Marathon, and to fulfill my fundraising commitment.

• My father had a rare form of blood cancer, so I’m dedicating my efforts to him.

How can I help?

• Push the “Donate Now” button and use the secure website to enter your contribution.

You will receive a confirmation of your donation by email and I will be notified as soon as you make your donation

Thanks Making a difference in the lives of those living with cancer, and for your encouragement in helping me meet my goals

Phyllis

My Honor Roll

My Honor Roll

Joseph Hills Wythe - I have dedicated my training to my father who had a rare form of blood cancer. He was always interested in research and would support my training and fund raising efforts.

Merilyn Prior - The mother of my neighbor Carolyn Koehle

Scott Huan - A neighbor who survived bone marrow transplants back in 1984! Thanks to reasearch, patients with this form of Leukemia can now just take pills to controll their leukemia.

Betty Kadri - A dear friend who, after giving us all a huge fright, has been Leukemia free for many years.

Andrea Hoeke: Daughter of Bernadine Hoeke, who walks almost daily in my neighborood. Andrea had a bone marrow transplant in 1988 when that was a new procedure. She has been Lleukemia free ever since. Bernadine has shared with me her story of the wonderful assistance the L & L Society gave not only to her daughter but to their whole family.

I have passed the half waypoint in my training - And, thanks to the generosity of my friends, I am 2/3 of the way to my fund raising goal!

After almost three months of training, I am beginning to feel more confident that I will be able to complete those 13/1 miles of a half marathon. Our longest walk to date (August 11) was 8 miles, which I finished in two and a quarter hours. I even had energy to do more - so I'm getting there.

There is a great sense of comaraderie with team mates, coaches and mentors. After most of our runs/walks, some of the mentors bring great food - to make sure we are well nourished!

I would like to thank all who have contributed, and all who are rooting for me. You give me great pleasure to hear I am being a role model for living life to its fullest, as well as doing my bit to help advance the search for cures for Leukemia and other cancers..