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Get in Shape. Meet Other Moms. Help Fight Cancer.

Join Moms in Training

By Allison Shaughnessy February 27, 2015
The Georgia Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is excited to kick off our second season of Moms In Training.  Moms In Training is a flexible 8-week training program for Atlanta-area moms to get in shape, meet other moms, and help fight blood cancers. 

The program will kick off on February 28 and culminates with optional participation in the Big Peach 5K Run/Walk for Blood Cancer on April 25. Trainings accommodate all athletic skill levels and take place for one hour every Saturday morning at the with social event opportunities during the week. Throughout the program moms will raise money to help fund the most advanced blood cancer research and patient services. 



Why Join?

Leukemia is the most common cancer in children and adolescents less than 20 years old.  In 1964, the chance of surviving Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), the most common form of childhood leukemia, was 3%.  Thanks to treatments advanced by LLS, children 15 years old and younger who are fighting ALL today have a 92% chance of survival.  LLS and Moms in Training participants are saving lives, and all moms are invited to join the fight for a cure. 




Interested in learning more? 
•    Visit our website
•    Like us on Facebook
•    Sign up now by Clicking Here!

If you know someone who might be interested in our Moms In Training program, please help us spread the word! Together we are one step closer to beating cancer. 
For additional information contact Allison Shaughnessy at allison.shaughnessy@lls.org or (404) 720-7827



How Much Do I fundraise to Participate?
Moms commit to raising $500 to help fight blood cancers.  There is a $50 registration fee to join, which is credited toward your fundraising goal.  Upon registering, you will receive your own fundraising website as well as fundraising support from LLS Staff.  The average Moms in Training participant raises $1,500!