Gretchen G. Tucker
6125 Watch Chain Way
Columbia, MD 21044

 April 2004

 Dear JB Fans,

As some of you may remember, I trained for and completed my first marathon, the 2000 Rock n’ Roll Marathon in San Diego as a member of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training (TNT) program.  The TNT program offered me an excellent way to raise money in memory of Jennie Tucker, my mother-in-law, who died from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in July 1996.  Fundraising, training, and running my first marathon were life-changing experiences.

Please join me in my next adventure…the 2004 Columbia Triathlon (Ellicott City, Maryland), May 23, 2004.  I will be:

swimming .9mile                         biking 24.8 miles             running 6.2 miles

For more information about the triathlon, go to www.triclolumbia.org. 

I will handle the training but I need your help to reach my personal fund raising goal of $3,000 (the minimum for the program is $2,000).  Your tax-deductible contribution to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will go directly to patient aid, research and treatment for leukemia and related cancers. 

Enclosed is an information sheet that explains the missions, goals, and strategies of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as well as the TNT program.  In addition, I have enclosed a sponsorship form and a self-addressed envelope for your donation.  I would appreciate it if you mailed your contribution to me by May 1, 2004.

You are also invited to come and join Eric and Connor (our son, born July, 20, 2003) as part of my support crew on race day since the race will take place in Maryland.  See if I can get away with swimming with water wings or a life jacketJ 

Thank you in advance for your encouragement and support.

Sincerely,

Gretchen G. Tucker

Sponsorship Form

Your Name:  __________________________

Address:______________________________________________________
                                                                            
City, State     Zip Code

Below are suggested donations, but any amount, large or small will help.

__ $25 __$50 __$75 __ $100 __any amount

Payment Information:

• Cash (I will send you a receipt for your tax records). 
• Check (make payable to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  Your canceled check will be your receipt for your tax records). 
• Credit Cards (please complete the information below):

Credit Card Type:  _____________

Name on Card: ______________(please print)

Card #:  _________________

Expiration:  ________________

Signature:  ________________

Please return this form by May 1, 2004 to:

Gretchen Tucker
6125 Watch Chain Way
Columbia, MD 21044 

Thank you very much for your support

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Mission

To cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Goals

Significantly accelerate cures for leukemia, lymphoma, and related cancers. 

Be the recognized leader in the fight against leukemia, lymphoma, and related cancers. 

Strategies 

Support the best researchers investigating the causes, treatment, and cures for leukemia, lymphoma, and its related cancers. 

Advocate for government research funding and public policy to benefit our patients and their families. 

Provide support programs for patients and their families. 

Serve the community through information, referral, and education programs. 

Educate health professionals about the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment. 

Team In Training 

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training (TNT) program is the world’s largest endurance sports training program.  TNT provides coaching for marathons, triathlons, in-line skating, and century bike rides. 

In exchange for training and support, participants raise money towards finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, myeloma and other blood related cancers.