Phyllis' Fundraising Page

Aug 23, 2012


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.


Aug 17, 2012

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..

Make a Donation

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

Supporter Comments

"Happy to contribute. You go girl!"
Anne
Wed May 30 11:36:19 EDT 2012
"THANK YOU for doing this. I am a leukemia survivor, having gone thru a bone marrow transplant way back in 1984! I had CML. Thanx for folks like you that rais money, most CMLers now take pills to keep their leukemia in check. And believe me, no one WANTS to go thru a BMT if they don't have to!"
Scott Hauan
Sun Jun 10 01:41:48 EDT 2012
"You go girl! This is from the neighbor with the red hair that walks by your house! I am so proud of you! "
redheaded walker
Wed Aug 22 06:09:35 EDT 2012
"Phylis, you are truly amazing!"
Suzanne Haar
Fri Aug 24 12:18:38 EDT 2012

My Fundraising Total

103%
103 %

Make a Donation

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

In Honor of

Joseph Hills Wythe

My Thanks To

S. M. Kadri
A Neighbor
Paul Resnick
Nancy Bovee
Bruna Gasparini
Sandra Kupper
Scott Hauan
John Nash
Linda Katzman
Fereshteh Tali
John Prior Jr
Carolyn Koehle
Ronald Fredericks
Phyllis Karsten
Eunice Phillips
Gerd Salmonson
june fitzgerald
Marilyn Tanner
Anne
Jack Smith
Gordon Contival
William Raney
Bettye Reynolds
Anonymous
Sheila
Tom and Whitney Dona...
Suzanne Haar
redheaded walker

Supporter Comments

"Happy to contribute. You go girl!"
Anne
Wed May 30 11:36:19 EDT 2012
"THANK YOU for doing this. I am a leukemia survivor, having gone thru a bone marrow transplant way back in 1984! I had CML. Thanx for folks like you that rais money, most CMLers now take pills to keep their leukemia in check. And believe me, no one WANTS to go thru a BMT if they don't have to!"
Scott Hauan
Sun Jun 10 01:41:48 EDT 2012
"You go girl! This is from the neighbor with the red hair that walks by your house! I am so proud of you! "
redheaded walker
Wed Aug 22 06:09:35 EDT 2012
"Phylis, you are truly amazing!"
Suzanne Haar
Fri Aug 24 12:18:38 EDT 2012