Too Cold to Hold

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is proud to announce the expansion of a current partnership.  Run Project has named LLS the beneficiary of its upcoming Too Cold to Hold race.  This is an expansion of a previous partnership between LLS and Run Project that included Too Hot to Handle last summer.

This event, which has been staffed mainly through Team In Training (TNT) participants and fundraisers in the past, offers volunteers an opportunity to raise money for their fundraising efforts.  This year, this fundraising opportunity is open to participants of all campaigns.

Tanna Wood with Run Project talked to us about why this partnership is beneficial to both LLS and Run Project and how you can support the event as either a participant or volunteer.

Why did Run Project choose LLS as  a beneficiary of the 2015 Too Cold to Hold race?
We loved working with the LLS team last year for Too Hot to Handle and wanted to develop a bigger partnership this year.

What does it mean to have LLS as a beneficiary?
Being a beneficiary of the Run Project can represent many benefits.  The most obvious is the exposure as a partner throughout the year and exposure as one of our partners is huge.  The other area is monetary.  Run Project will donate money directly to LLS as well as providing participants the opportunity to donate additional funds and build teams to help fundraise for LLS.  We allow the beneficiary to raise additional money by gaining sponsors for the event and then the funds go directly to them.

What strikes you about people you have met that are associated with or run with TNT?
I have never met anyone with TNT that wasn't a firm believer in the cause and motivated to compete at any skill level.

What kind of TNT/LLS presence would you like to see the day of Too Cold to Hold?
The bigger the better.  I believe that the participants need to know who they are helping and it is up to us and LLS to create that synergy on race day.

What exciting updates do you have for the race this year
We have all new courses, including a half marathon course.  They are all certified and run on the west side of White Rock Lake.  We will have a new look in the venue and will give everyone a finisher's medal.  It will link up with the finisher medal to be given away at this year's Too Hot to Handle, which LLS will again be the beneficiary.

How can people get registered?
Go to www.runproject.com.  It is going to be a sellout!

If you would like to volunteer and earn fundraising credit for LLS, please contact Campbell Weber at Campbell.Weber@lls.org or at (972) 996-5914.

Training Tip Tuesday: Charity Miles

"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity."

- John F. Kennedy

 

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is proud to announce a new partnership with Charity Miles.  This program, which will run through June 6, 2013, is a quick and easy way to raise money for LLS and its mission to find a cure for blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. 

Here's how it works:  Download the free Charily Miles app for your iPhone or Android, register yourself, select LLS, turn it on whenever you are out walking, running or biking and Charity Miles will donate money to LLS for every mile you walk, run or bike.  Walkers and runners will rack up 25 cents for every mile and bikers will earn 10 cents a mile. 

Interested?  Please read the FAQ below for additional information and think of LLS the next time you lace up your tennis shoes!

What is Charity Miles?

Charity Miles is a free iPhone and Android app that enables people to earn money for charity while walking, running or biking.

How does it work?

Just launch the app, choose a charity and either walk, run or bike. The selected charity then earns money for every mile covered. Walkers and runners earn 25¢ per mile; bikers earn 10¢ per mile, all up to an initial $1,000,000.

Can I do anything other than walk, run or bike?

Absolutely! Skipping, skating, hoping, rolling and all other human-propelled activities are perfectly acceptable. The app does not feature a setting for every activity. You should just choose whatever setting (Walk, Run or Bike) that is most applicable to what you are doing.

What about driving?

No. Driving does not count. Nor do trains, airplanes or any other type of motorized vehicle.

Can the app detect cheating?

The app can usually detect "non-human" activities and will highlight them in the official reporting records.

Will the miles I record count towards my Team In Training fundraising?The miles and money Team In Training participants rack up while training for an event will not be applied to their individual fundraising goal.

How does the app know how far I’ve gone?

Charity Miles uses your phone’s GPS to measure your distance. So, please make sure to allow the app to use your phone’s geolocation services. The app will ask for that permission when you first login. If you do not grant the permission, then the app will not work for you. If you initially declined this permission but now want to enable your geolocation services for the app, you can do so by opening your phone’s settings and then clicking the "Location Services" tab.

Will the app work indoors?

No, the app does not have the capability to track your mileage indoors.

Where does the money come from?

Charity Miles, LLC is backing the initial $1,000,000 and issuing a worldwide challenge to see if people can earn it for the charities within a year.

When does the challenge end?

The challenge will end on June 6, 2013.

What types of mobile phones is Charity Miles available on?

Charity Miles is available on iPhone and Android devices. It works on all of the most popular Android devices. However, performance may vary for some Android devices, depending on the device’s specifications. Charity Miles is not, however, available on Blackberry devices.

Why do I have to login through Facebook?

Facebook is the most reliable way for Charity Miles to authenticate your identity for your charities.　 Other than that, the organization will never share your personally identifiable information with anyone or auto-post to your Facebook account.　

Where can I download Charity Miles?

Charity Miles is available to download for free in the iPhone and Android app stores.