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Spring is well on its way, here in the Pacific Northwest, and it's past time for me to work off the "Winter Weight Gain" which plagues me every year. This year, however, I will have more than my own health and welfare in mind. I am in training to participate in an endurance event as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training.  I have committed to ride my bicycle in a "Century Ride" (100 miles) in "America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride" at Lake Tahoe on June 4th AND to raising $5000 to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Since TNT's inception in 1988, over 150,000 participants have raised over $350 million for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

I'm writing to you to ask for your support and encouragement and because I need your help raising the money I've committed to. Because of extensive investment in research, the leukemia death rate for children 0-14 years of age in the United States has declined 60 percent over the past three decades. The survival rate for children under 5 diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia is now just over 88%.

Team Honoree   I'm riding, too, for our honored teammate, 14 year-old Alexander Barr.  Alexander was diagnosed when he was five years old, and his journey in that first year was harder than any 100-mile bike ride, marathon or triathlon ever imagined. His chemotherapy continued from 1997 until 2000, and though he still has to have every ailment carefully checked, he has not had a cancer relapse and has more time to live a normal life.

How to Make a Donation

Please consider making a generous donation for this worthy cause. Every little bit helps, and gets me closer to my $5000 goal. IT'S TAX DEDUCTIBLE!  You can use the URL below to DONATE ONLINE*** quickly & securely. You will receive email confirmation of your donation and I will be notified as soon as you make your donation.

http://www.active.com/donate/tntwaak/

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If you prefer to write a check and send it to me via regular post, please use the self-addressed, stamped envelope I have enclosed for your convenience.  Please post your donation by ______________.

Please make your check  payable to :  The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society .

***If you work for a company that has a matching program you will need to donate via regular post and include your company's Òmatching program form.***

One last request:  If you know other people who might appreciate the opportunity to help with this endeavor,  please share this letter with them , as well!!!

I thank you in advance for your support, and appreciate your generosity!!

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