Indoor Cycling Fundraiser Helps Raise Money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

March 2, 2011 - PRLog -- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Tri-State Chapter announces the second annual Race To Anyplace, presented by MSA Sports is slated to take place on Saturday  March 12, 2011 hosted by the Mason Community Center.  

Race To Anyplace is an indoor cycling competition where teams of four to twelve people will have the chance to out-pedal one another in support of blood cancer research.  Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. and the race will begin at 8:00 a.m.   The event will feature the cycle “race” as well as music and plenty of food and refreshments to keep your legs moving!  

“Race To Anyplace is a great way for groups of people to get involved in the fight against blood cancers,” said Ken Murawski, leukemia survivor, Managing Director of CB Richard Ellis in Cincinnati and Dayton, and president of the Tri-State Chapter’s Board of Trustees. “ I am lucky to be a part of this organization and encourage corporations and local businesses to join the cause – getting healthy, and helping others at the same time.”  

Teams will be competing for the most mileage in a six-hour time period, as well as the most funds raised, with plaques being awarded at the end of the day to the winners.  Each team raises funds through personalized websites and/or sponsorships.  Pre-registration is required by March 7 at http://soh.race.llsevent.org in order to reserve your spot!

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About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.

The Tri-State Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society encompasses a geographic area of 26 counties serving Greater Cincinnati, Southeastern Indiana, Northern Kentucky, Dayton and the Miami Valley as well as southeastern Ohio.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in White Plains, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org or contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. www.lls.org.


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