Happy New Year! We hope this New Year brings you health, happiness, and joy. We are welcoming 2010 with a commitment to another challenge...the Mooseman Triathlon in
For this Olympic distance triathlon, we will swim .9 miles, bike 27.3 miles, and then run 6.2 miles (34.4 miles total) to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through Team in Training. This triathlon marks our third events for TNT and it also makes us eligible to receive Triple Crown Awards. This is awarded to participants who complete a marathon, century ride, and triathlon for TNT. In fact, we’ll be the first Vermonters to receive this distinction.
We both have many family and friends who have been impacted by cancer, and it seems we learn of more and more each day. We feel fortunate to be in the position to tackle a triathlon while helping out a great cause that is near and dear to our hearts.
This means that we’ll busy over the next several months—learning how to swim, spinning on our bikes in the garage, and running outdoors through the
We need your support. Please consider making a tax deductible donation to support our fundraising efforts. Collectively, we’ve raised over $10,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and we have committed to raising another $5,600 for this event. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s mission is to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers, and to improve the life of all patients and their families. Any donation will be greatly appreciated. Not sure what to give? Here are some suggestions:
$34.40 - (10 cents per mile) – Remember…we’ll be training through
$68.60 - (20 cents per mile) – Do you realize we’ll be training together…this could be a LONG 6 months
$100.00 - Gets you an autographed picture from the triathlon
$250.00 - You get your name or personalized message on our bikes for training and the race
$500.00 - Marty or Kristen will be your own personal billboard for the day of the race–think of the possibilities
Other: Even $5 will bring encouragement…and it’s tax deductible
Please take a moment right now to make your donation, as we hope to reach our goal by April 1st. Make your donation online at http://pages.teamintraining.org/uny/moosetri10/TeamCourcelle. You can follow our training triumphs and challenges through this blog. Please check our website and blog often for updates and contact us with any questions, comments, or words of encouragement or to let us know if you have somebody you would like us to train in honor of.
With love and many thanks,
Kristen & Marty
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