Mission Moment - Amanda Goble (Team In Training Campaign Coordinator)

A personal message from Amanda Goble:

I was one of the lucky ones when I first got involved with TNT that I did not personally know someone who had been diagnosed with a blood cancer. That quickly changed when I was introduced to our honored heroes, but it was just a short time after I signed on as a participant that the news hit a little bit closer to home. The father of one of my friends was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of lymphoma. He went from the most active of individuals to someone who barely had the energy to walk down the stairs. He responded well to his treatment and I got this update from my friend this past week after sending out an email regarding my triathlon.

"You're doing an amazing job and we can't thank you enough. ooooooo and GUESS WHAT??? BEN'S DAD WAS DECLARED CANCER FREE LAST WEEK!!!!! So you see, you're taking part in a difficult challenge that means a lot to our family."

During my time with TNT I have really realized that what we are doing is making a huge impact, and that the people who are aided by our efforts are extremely appreciative. So when your miles start to get really long, and you wonder how you are going to meet that fundraising goal, just remember that both through the hope we provide by running and walking all of these miles, and through the funds we raise that we are truly making difference. Let that be reason enough to lace up those shoes, or send out that reminder email. Remember you are living with a purpose and there is nothing greater than that.