Community Events

Raise Money for a Cure:
Train to Walk, Run, Tri or Skate to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

"Leukemia is one of the leading diseases contributing to the death of children under 15 years of age. And over the past 25 years, lymphoma has been the third fastest rising cancer in the country. Even more devastating is the fact that blood-related cancers - including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and Hodgkin's disease - affect more than 640,00 Americans."
- Team in Training brochure, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Georgia Chapter

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Georgia Chapter, is offering Team in Training, a four-to-five month endurance training program for novices and seasoned athletes. Trainings are currently scheduled for the Atlanta area, Athens, Augusta and Peachtree City. You pick your event destination below, and the Society picks up your air travel, accommodations, race registration and entry fees, plus pre- and post-race parties.

Destinations:

• Country Music Marathon & Half Marathon, Nashville, Tenn., April 26, 2003.
  
  
• Big Sur Marathon, Monterey, Calif., April 27, 2003.
  
  
• St. Anthony's Triathlon, St. Petersburg, Fla., April 27, 2003.
  
  
• Gulf Coast Half Ironman, Panama City, Fla., May 10, 2003.
  
  
• Walt Disney World Inline Marathon, Orlando, Fla., March 30.

During your training, you'll be matched with a local leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma survivor as your team honoree. Through this team effort, you'll help raise money for a cure.

The integrated training program includes:

• Coaching from experienced and certified coaches.
  
• Daily training schedules.
  
• Weekend group workouts.
  
• Clinics on form and technique, nutrition, equipment, injury prevention, and race strategy.

After completing your training, the Society will fly you and your teammates to your event destination. At least 75 percent of the funds raised will go directly to researchers and patients.

For more information call (800) 399-7312 or (770) 438-6006 or visit www.teamintraining.org/gam

A Middle School Leadership Conference will be held Nov. 1 - 3 at the FFA-FHA Center in Covington. Sponsored by the American Red Cross, Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter, and The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, the conference offers youth sessions on team building, educational and interactive workshops, group discussions on service opportunities, and supervised recreational activities. Workshops include understanding leadership, emergency response, conflict resolution and management, cultural diversity, and community service. Registration is $65. For more information call (404) 870-4421, e-mail leadership@arcatl.org or visit www.redcrossatlanta.org.

PASSport (Parents Assuring Student Success) workshop will be held Nov. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Adult Learning Center in Hartwell. Sponsored by Hart Partners and Communities In Schools of Hart County, in conjunction with Communities In Schools of Georgia, the workshop provides information and materials on parent involvement. The $75 fee includes materials and lunch. For more information call (706) 856-2778.

Child Health Regional Workshops, sponsored by the Georgia Division of Public Health, will be held Nov. 6 in Albany and Nov. 14 in Savannah. For more information contact Gina Fedorchack at (404) 657-6314 or gfedorc@dhr.state.ga.us

DotOrg: The Southeastern Nonprofit Technology Conference will be held Nov. 7 in Atlanta. Learn how technology can help your organization achieve its mission. Highlights include presentations by nationally renowned experts to help you understand, leverage, fund and measure the power of technology in your organization, as well as a pre-conference session on Nov. 6 on effective use of the Internet to build community and attract support. For details visit www.nonprofitgeorgia.org/dotorg.html.

"Celebrating Diversity in Northwest Georgia" will be the topic discussed at Dalton State College Nov. 18 - 20. This event is sponsored by The Georgia Project. For more information call Joanne Schick at (706) 281-1530.

Terrorism Response Workshops for healthcare and emergency management personnel will be held through Nov. 19 throughout Georgia. Sponsored by the Georgia Division of Public Health and its partnering organizations, workshops will be held in Atlanta, Augusta and Dalton. Registration is $25. The program will provide an overview of emergency management and response, address service coordination issues, and provide clinical and diagnostic information concerning biological weapons. For more information visit http://health.state.ga.us/btworkshop.shtml.

Workshops on motivation, diversity, communication, customer service and leadership will be held Dec. 3 at Darton College's "Day of Extraordinary Training." The campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Rd. in Albany. Registration is $25. The registration deadline is Nov. 22. For more information contact Tony Bretti at (229) 430-6959 or brettit@darton.edu.