Skip to main content

Team In Training Participant is
Blood Cancer United

Andrew Rich running at the racing event, Team in Training paticipant

I joined Team In Training (TNT) in 2012, when I decided I wanted to train and run my first half marathon. Some of my friends had told me about their success with the program, and while I didn't have a personal connection to The Leukemia & Lymphoma  (LLS), it was obviously a worthy cause and I felt I could handle the fundraising aspect.

I loved the experience; the training cycle, the coaches, the teammates, and even the fundraising. And they got me across that first finish line.

I've been a proud TNT participant for nearly every season since then, completing that half marathon, a full marathon, an Olympic triathlon, a Century ride, three 70.3 triathlons, and a full IRONMAN. And according to my LLS dashboard, I've raised something over $12,000 for the mission.

TNT got me started on the path to becoming the athlete I am today, as I approach my one-hundredth half marathon and train for my second IRONMAN. I couldn't be more grateful.

Andrew

Team In Training Participant

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.
Close-up selfie of an individual wearing glasses and a collared shirt in an office setting, with a small heart poster visible in the background—highlighting everyday support, advocacy, and connection within the blood cancer community and survivorship awareness.

Elizabeth

multiple myeloma (MM)

Close-up portrait of an individual standing outdoors near a building, wearing a patterned top and hoop earrings, highlighting strength, community connection, and personal stories within the blood cancer community and survivorship awareness.

Courtney

multiple myeloma (MM)

Copilot said: Two people stand together in a clinical setting, one wearing a medical-style band and both holding a sealed package, highlighting caregiver support, treatment moments, and connection within the blood cancer community.

D'Ann

multiple myeloma (MM)

Heriberto, Burkitt lymphoma (BL) patient, with wife on his wedding day

Heriberto

Burkitt lymphoma (BL)

Smiling person seated indoors wearing purple, representing strength, resilience, and hope within the blood cancer community and Blood Cancer United.

Jean

multiple myeloma (MM)

A cyclist wearing a helmet labeled 436, sunglasses, and a white‑and‑red jersey stands smiling near the finish area of a charity bike ride. A blue lanyard with WVU Cancer Institute and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society hangs around their neck. Behind them is a large event arch that reads AMERICA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL BIKE RIDE and LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY with the WVU Medicine Children’s logo. Tall pine trees, fencing, and a tent line the road in the background.

Craig

multiple myeloma (MM)

Here’s an SEO‑friendly, descriptive alt text option that includes **blood cancer** while accurately reflecting the image you uploaded:  **Alt text:**   A person stands in a bright indoor hallway wearing a light checkered shirt, posing for a professional portrait used in materials that raise awareness about blood cancer.

Tony

leukemia

A close-up portrait of a person with a shaved head smiling on an outdoor porch, a powerful image often associated with blood cancer awareness, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

Tracy

multiple myeloma (MM)

A young child in animal‑print pajamas holds a knitted lion toy while standing indoors near a door. The warm, gentle moment could be used in materials supporting families affected by blood cancer, highlighting the innocence and resilience of childhood.

Sophia

Supporter

Graham, blood cancer advocate, on Tour de France route ahead of  UK charity Cure Leukaemia event

Graham

Advocate

carley-c_dam_file_18021.jpg

Carley

In Memory

Beat AML background

Russ

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is now Blood Cancer United. Learn more.