The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The Society's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested more than $360 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training^® is the world's largest endurance sports training program. The program provides training to run or walk a whole or half marathon or participate in a triathlon or century (100-mile) bike ride. Since 1988, more than 265,000 volunteer participants have helped raise more than $595 million.

When I first decided to join Team In Training, needless to say I was a bit overwhelmed by the idea of training for a 26.2 mile run and raising $7,800 in only a matter of months.  I decided that I was up for the challenge and I was depending on my determination to get me through the difficulties I was to face with the physical training, and I relied on my family, friends, co-workers, and the kindness of strangers to get me through the fundraising process.

Now, with only a few weeks until the marathon, my running partner Heather and I have been able to go the distance, not only with our training, but with our fundraising too.  The kindness of my co-workers at Educational Tools, Inc. played a big part in helping us reach our goal.  By pulling together through individual donations and participation in fundraising events, the employees at Educational Tools were able to raise  $1,570 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  Myron Pincomb, the President of Educational Tools, was then kind enough to surprise Heather and I with a matching donation in the amount of $1,570.  Thanks to the help of all the wonderful, caring, and generous individuals at Educational Tools, Inc., we raised $3,140.  Heather and I have been able to raise a total of $10,250 for our cause, and we hope that number continues to increase as we near the day of the marathon

I would like to thank all of you at Educational Tools for your kind and generous support!  I can not tell you what it means to me to have my co-workers and company support me in such a life-changing way.  Your contributions will make a difference in the lives of many.  You should all be proud of your efforts! I know I am very proud to be part of a company that is so willing and driven to help others in need Again, thank you!