Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
to Present “Race to Anyplace”
to Raise Funds for Cancer Research
ALISO VIEJO, CALIF., April 20, 2009 – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Orange County/Inland Empire Chapter (LLS) is pleased to present its inaugural Race To Anyplace fundraising event on Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Renaissance Club Sport in Aliso Viejo. The event features teams from local companies that sign up for the chance to out-pedal one another to raise funds for cancer research.
“As companies are seeking innovative ways to promote health and wellness among their employees, along with an opportunity to build team spirit and morale, the Race To Anyplace offers all of that plus a way of helping make a difference to thousands of patients battling blood cancers,” commented Janine Ingram, LLS’ Executive Director.
Race To Anyplace is a stationary/spin bike race, featuring teams and individuals riding stationary bikes in heats of six hours. Teams compete with one another for the most mileage in six hours and the most funds raised. Fundraising can be accomplished through online donations or through sponsorships from local companies. Prizes are offered for teams recording the highest mileage and for the highest fundraising. Funds raised support lifesaving blood cancer research and help patients live better, longer lives.
Ingram added, “Cancer patients and their families need your stamina and dedication to help find cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.”
For additional information, please contact: Heidi de Leon, (714) 881-0610, ext. 332 or Heidi.Deleon@lls.org. For additional event information, please visit www.racetoanyplace.org/ocie.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The mission of LLS is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $600 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers. The Society’s Orange County/Inland Empire chapter office is located at 2020 East 1st Street, Suite 120, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Phone: (714) 881-0610. Website: www.lls.org.
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Submitted By Jim Graves
