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About the B+ Foundation

Andrew’s blood type and the family’s motto was, and continues to be, “B+” …“Be Positive”. Andrew’s valiant journey was chronicled by local and national media and his website received over 1,000,000 hits in the first six months. Andrew went to Heaven on July 14, 2007.
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Show Your Love for Cancer Patients

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, there's no better way to show your love for cancer patients than by going Totally Baldacious. Register today and commit to shaving your head or coloring your hair to raise funds for life-saving cancer research. Go Totally Baldacious and help cure cancers!
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LLS Man of the Year Candidate

I just wanted to drop a quick note to let you all know that I just accepted a nomination to run for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man of the Year. I was reluctant at first to take on another initiative but once I spent a minute to really think about the honor and what it stands for, it was a slam-dunk decision. What this really means is that I will embark on a fundraising campaign in early April that will run through the end of June and will try to raise as much money as possible to aid in the battle against blood cancers.
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Cross the Finish Line this Summer with Team In Training

Leave impossible behind. Be inspired. Change lives, starting with your own. Create a world without cancer. Get off the couch. Meet like-minded people. Be someone's hero. Find your inner athlete. Be extraordinary. Save lives one miles at a time.
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Registration for 5th Annual Nation’s Triathlon™ to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Opens December 1

The first triathlon in the nation to benefit research toward curing blood cancers, the Nation’s Triathlon™ will take place Sunday, September 12, 2010 in the nation’s Capital. One of the nation’s largest Olympic distance races, competitors will take part in a 1.5k swim in the Potomac River, 40k bike course through D.C., and a 10k run through downtown DC’s historical landmarks.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Diagnosed with CML

Battling Rare Form of Leukemia, Basketball Legend Says He Intends to "Continue Living"
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Phillies' Pitching Ace Cliff Lee Supports The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

A day after the clinching victory, Phillies' ace pitcher Cliff Lee unveiled the brand new Phillies "Unbe-lee-vable" t-shirt.
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TEAM IN TRAINING Survivor Bio

I was recently asked to update my bio for our new TNT season. I figured it was something that might be worthy of sharing with the masses...
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Make a Difference and Have FUN

Interested in giving a triathlon, cycling event, or marathon a try? Check out the upcoming area TEAM IN TRAINING informational meetings and learn how you can have the experience of a lifetime while saving lives and making a difference in the world.
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The Message

So, in my humble attempt to try to motivate or inspire Maryland's men's lacrosse team as their honorary team captain in yesterday's HEADstrong lacrosse tournament, I urged them to walk away with three things as a result of having met me...
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