Category Archives: leukemia & lymphoma society

Registration for 5th Annual Nation’s Triathlon™ to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Opens December 1

By Steve | Published: November 30, 2009
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

By Steve | Published: November 13, 2009
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

By Steve | Published: October 23, 2009
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

By Steve | Published: October 16, 2009
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

By Steve | Published: October 13, 2009
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

By Steve | Published: October 11, 2009
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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3rd Annual Nick Colleluori Lacrosse Classic

By Steve | Published: October 5, 2009
I was recently invited to be a part of a very special weekend and fundraising event. Nick Colleluori graduated from Ridley High School in June 2004 as a three-sport athlete and joined the Hofstra Pride Lacrosse team the next fall.
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Check 1-2-3

By Steve | Published: October 1, 2009
Just a quick note to let everyone know that yesterday I had my semi annual check in with my oncologoist. Although this is typically a quick in-and-out appointment, it is one that causes a little bit of anxiety for me.
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Sometimes Stuff Happens

By Steve | Published: September 27, 2009
The weekend started out like the other five “Chessyman” ultras that I have successfully completed. I got into Cambridge on Thursday, dropped my belongings at the gorgeous house we had rented from a friend and headed over to help out race director Rob Vigorito with registration.
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Brian Tells His Story

By Steve | Published: September 23, 2009
Brian Tells His Story ... In 2004, I was 39 years old and in the middle of a professional career as a public relations consultant when, during a routine physical, a massive tumor showed up on a chest X-Ray. A biopsy and scans indicated it was Stage IIIs Hogdkin's Lymphoma.
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