The Nation's Triathlon to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is Sold Out But There's Still a Way In!

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Apr 28, 2010, 04:07 ET

WASHINGTON, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nation's Triathlon™ to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is sold out, but you can still participate by joining LLS's Team In Training® program.

Taking place on September 12, 2010 in the nation's capital, The Nation's Tri will mark its third year of bringing together triathletes for the common cause of helping raise funds to support blood cancer research while taking on one of the country's premiere athletic events.

TNT participants benefit from four to five months of weekly training sessions with certified coaches to help them meet their personal goals, and the camaraderie of a supportive team. In return, participants have the satisfaction of knowing they are raising money to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, and support services to help improve patients' lives.

"The Nation's Triathlon to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society offers a magnificent setting on a world-class course filled with historic sights, and Team In Training will help get you to the finish line, while also giving you the satisfaction of helping other people," said Nancy L. Klein, LLS chief marketing and revenue officer.

To learn more or to sign up, visit: www.teamintraining.org/nationstri or call 1(800) 482-TEAM.

About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in White Plains, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org or contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. www.LLS.org.