In 2006, the first Nation's Triathlon took place in Washington, DC, with an ambitious goal: to become the largest, most organized and well-produced triathlon in the world.
Now in its third year, this stellar athletic event has partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to become the first triathlon to help cure blood cancers: leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. The first Nation's Triathlon To Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will take place in Washington, DC on Sept. 14, 2008. To learn more about LLS, click here.
The Nation's Triathlon is LLS's second foray into co-branded events, a strategy that is being implemented to create new revenue streams to find cures for blood cancers. In 2008, LLS will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Nike Women's Marathon, A Race to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which has already raised more than $60 million to help fund lifesaving cancer research.
Now in its 20th year, LLS's
Team In Training (TNT)
program is the world's largest endurance sports training program, preparing individuals to participate in marathons, triathlons and 100-mile, century cycle events. Nation's Tri participants who train with TNT will receive 4-5 months of professional training, a supportive group to train, travel and socialize with, accommodations and event fees. In return, they raise funds for lifesaving cancer research. To learn more about TNT,
click here.
