The North Texas Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training (TNT) Program is recruiting volunteers to help in the fight against blood-related cancers by raising funds for the Society as they train to run, walk, swim or cycle in honor of local patients.

The North Texas Chapter will be hosting several free informational meetings throughout the month of April. This Fall 2002 season, the North Texas Chapter is training teams to participate in 6 events such as The Dublin Marathon, Dublin, Ireland; Pacific Grove Triathlon, Monterey, CA; TriAmerica Triathlon at Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL and the Moab Mountain Bike Ride, Moab, UT.

The 5-month comprehensive TNT program includes weekly training sessions, team training events and training clinics on nutrition, shoe and equipment, injury prevention and safety. Under the guidance of a certified coach, team members will be prepared to run or walk a marathon (26.2 miles), cycle a century ride (100 miles), bike a 55 mile mountain bike event or participate in a triathlon (swimming, running and cycling.)

In addition to training for their endurance events, participants are also given expert counsel from staff and alumni who will work with team members to help achieve their fundraising goals. Upon completing these goals, the Society arranges airfare and lodging to send participants and their teammates to join other Society chapter teams nationwide at the event.

Since its inception, more than 150,000 participants, inspired by honored patients nationwide, have raised $350 million for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to use for research and patient services. TNT participants take part in over 40 national and international marathons, century rides and triathlons.

For additional TNT information, call the North Texas Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at (972) 239-0959 ext. 218 or 219; or visit: www.teamintraining.org.