Hi Hoopers! Some of you already know that I am now in training to run a half marathon. That's 13 miles to be run by a girl who has formerly only run when chased! I'm motivated to do this since joining a program called Team In Training, which is a fund-raising project of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Runners in this program receive training to run a marathon, and in return help raise money for blood cancer research. 75% of all money raised goes directly to research, and 25% is used to get the runners to the race, so you know your money is being used for good things rather than lining someone's pocket! I believe in this cause, being someone who has lost many loved ones to leukemia and other forms of cancer (who hasn't, really?)

I have set up a website to receive donations for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and it can be found here:

pages.teamintraining.org/nc/rn...elb40c

Here, you can not only make a contribution, but find out more about blood cancers and Team in Training, including how you yourself can train with them. In just over 20 years, Team in Training members have raised almost a billion dollars for research! My fund raising goal is $4500, so any and all donations are very much appreciated.

Everyone on Tribe who donates to this website before next Thurs the 26th will be entered to win a custom-made hoop. It will be covered in sparkly, glittery tape and will make you smile!

Thanks to everyone who has helped so far and to everyone who will be contributing! I'll be thinking of you as I cross the finish line on May 31st!