The Race

When Barb passed away and Jeanine suggested that we participate in the Leukemia Society TEAM fundraising, it seemed like a good idea that Jeanine, Mike, Dave and I be involved in this healthy activity, which also generates a significant amount of money each year to blood cancer medical research.

I was concerned that we would be able to raise the $9,200 necessary to be part of the TEAM. Through the generosity of our many friends and relatives, we far exceed that goal with about $14,000 going to the Leukemia Society.

The training for the race was challenging over the past 6 months, but the race went well. We all enjoyed participating and finishing in the Lifetime Fitness Triathlon as part of the Leukemia Society TEAM. It's a big event with over 3,000 athletes - including Olympic athletes from the USA, Europe and Australia. There were about 80 other TEAM members in the race.

While it wasn't the reason that we entered the race, our results were pretty good also. Jeanine finished first in her age group, and I finished second in my age group of old guys.
I can't thank you enough for donating to our TEAM!!! I've decided to continue on the TEAM as long as I can physically do it and/or there is a cure found for AML Leukemia - which is hopefully before Gwen is ready for her first Triathlon.
Love,
Darrell