On January 18, 2004, I'll be participating in my first Team in Training event. I'll be running 26.2 miles in the Bermuda International Marathon in Hamilton, Bermuda.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program is the world's largest endurance sports training program. In exchange for training & support, I'll be raising funds that go toward research, advocacy, patient services & public awareness. Of the money I raise, more than 76% goes to the cause. The rest goes toward my coaching, training and travel.

Did you know...

* An estimated 106,700 people in the US will be diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma in 2003?

* Every nine minutes, another child or adult is expected to die from leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma?

* Leukemia and lymphoma are the leading fatal cancers in young men under age 39?

* Approximately 445,679 members of the U.S. population are living with lymphoma: 131,279 with Hodgkin lymphoma and 314,400 with non-Hodgkin lymphoma?

I've set a personal goal to raise $3,800 and you can help. With your tax deductible donation, you can help fight a battle we are getting closer to winning every day. The "Team" will win.