Team In Training
Corporate Sponsorship Program
2011
To Benefit
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Team In Training Program
South Central Texas Chapter
San Antonio Office
431 Isom Road, Ste 125
San Antonio, Texas 78216
(210) 377-1775
Fax (210) 348-7172
Austin Office
9211 Waterford Centre Blvd. Ste 275
Austin, Texas 78758
(512) 491-6610
Fax (512) 491-5052
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The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Mission Statement
Our Mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve
the quality of life of patients and their families.
About The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health
organization dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma,
and improving the quality of life of patients and their families.
LLS supports three primary programs: research, patient services, and advocacy to help
us reach our mission. Since it began in 1949, LLS has awarded over $680 million in
research grants specifically targeting leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Now at about
$69 million annually, the LLS’s grant programs are among the most prestigious in the
fields of hematology and oncology. As of June 2008, LLS has 388 active grantees and 9
research contracts in the United States and abroad.
Funding from generous donors has allowed LLS to identify and support promising
research. This research has led to key advances in understanding blood cancers and the
lifesaving drugs and treatments needed to fight them. In recent years, scientists
affiliated with LLS have advanced the search for cures with discoveries including:
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Molecularly targeted treatments that kill cancer cells with less harm to normal
cells,
Understanding of new ways to disrupt cancer cell proliferation, findings that aided
in the discovery and application of the drug Velcade to multiple myeloma,
Imatinib mesylate (Gleevec) the molecularly targeted drug, used in pill form, to
create sustained remissions in CML and several other types of cancer.
In fiscal year 2010, LLS made over 4.7 million contacts with patients, caregivers and
healthcare professionals through our Information Resource Center (IRC), our award
winning website and community-based patient services programs.
With more than 20,000 advocacy volunteers throughout the country, our voice is being
heard by those responsible for legislation to fund blood cancer research and educational
programs.
About Blood Cancers
More than 912,000 Americans have leukemia, Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma or
myeloma. Every four minutes, someone new is diagnosed with blood cancer. Every 10
minutes, someone dies.
Leukemia causes more deaths than any other cancer among children under the age of
20. Lymphomas are the most common blood cancers and incidence increases with age.
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The survival rate for myeloma is only 35 percent. Incidence is nearly twice as high
among African Americans as for all other races.
About the Team In Training Program
Team In Training is LLS’ largest and most successful fundraising program. Since TNT’s
inception in 1988, 420,000 participants have raised over 1 billion dollars. Last year, LLS
was able to put 76.1% of funds raised to research, patient services and advocacy.
Team In Training (TNT) is the world’s largest endurance sports training program
participating in accredited endurance events in the United States and abroad. The
program provides four to five months of training under the guidance of local coaches to
run or walk a full or half marathon, hike a national park, complete a triathlon or cycle a
century (100-mile) bike ride. In return for professional training and event travel, the
TNT participants raise valuable funds in the fight against blood cancer. Each member
of the team is participating in honor of a child or adult from our community affected
with a blood cancer. Completing a marathon, triathlon, hike or century ride is a
celebration of human spirit, physical ability and mental endurance. For members of
Team In Training, it is also a celebration of life.
Our Audience
By offering personalized running, walking, cycling, hiking and triathlon programs, Team
In Training attracts a wide audience. Our target market includes professionals, ranging
in age from 24 to 55, interested in reaching personal fitness goals with the guidance of
a coach and the support of a team while having the capacity and desire to raise
significant funds for others in their community.
Visibility
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a highly respected national health agency
dedicated to finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma as well as improving
the quality of life of patients and their families. Team In Training is a 365 day a year
program for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, offering sponsors continuous
promotional opportunities in this rapidly growing market. Participation in Team In
Training would enhance your image of public consciousness and concern in the
community, while offering tremendous potential for advertising, publicity and sales
promotion.
Help Us Find The Cure!
Because we still have not found a cure, we need your help. By joining us as a Team In
Training Sponsor, you will have a direct impact on the success of a major fundraising
event, bringing The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society one life closer to a cure. We invite
you to make visible your company’s concern about your community and join the South
Central Texas Team in accelerating our mission. Our Corporate Sponsorship Levels are
listed on the following pages.
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Fall 2011 Events
Corporate Sponsor Logos
South Central Texas Chapter
Fall 2011 Season
Corporate logo will appear on approximately 200 marathon and
cycle event jerseys for the following events.
 Nike Women’s Marathon, A Race to Benefit the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society; October 16, 2011; San Francisco, CA
 Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon; November 13,
2011; San Antonio, TX
 Honolulu Centruy Ride; September 25, 2011; Honoulu, Hawaii
 Texas Hill Country Wine Tour Cycle Ride; October 9, 2011
Fredericksburg, TX
Please email Corporate logo in JPEG or GIF format to
Johnna McGill: Johnna.McGill@lls.org
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Team In Training Corporate Sponsorship Agreement
In recognition of the efforts of the South Central Texas Chapter of The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society, we will make a tax deductible contribution of:
______ $25,000
Team Sponsor
______ $10,000
Platinum Sponsor
______ $ 5,000
Gold Medal Sponsor
______ $ 2,500
Silver Medal Sponsor
______ $ 1,000
Bronze Medal Sponsor
___ We cannot participate as a full sponsor. Please accept the
enclosed gift of $ _______ to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
____ We wish to support Team In Training by forming a Corporate
Team. Please contact us to discuss opportunities in further detail.
Company Information
Company Name____________________________________________________
Contact Name ___________________________ Title ____________________
Address ___________________________________________________________
City _______________________________ State _________ Zip ____________
Phone No._________________ Email Address _________________________
Donation Made on Behalf of ________________________________________
(Team In Training Participant Name)
Please Submit this completed form and donation to:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society South Central Texas Chapter
Attn: Team In Training
San Antonio:
431 Isom Road, Ste. 125
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Phone: (210) 377-1775
Fax: (210) 348-7172
Austin:
9211 Waterford Center Blvd. Ste. 275
Austin, Texas 78758
Phone: (512) 491-6610
Fax: (512) 491-5052
Please email Corporate Logo in JPEG or GIF format to Johnna McGill at Johnna.McGill@lls.org
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