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On the Tuesday prior to the big event, we had a send-off dinner at Pitfire Pizza in Brentwood for the Honolulu teammates. Check out the photos here!

The Greater LA TNT for the most part left on a team flight for Hawaii on Friday December 11. Once they arrived, everyone settled into the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Just a mile away was the marathon health expo at the Convention Center where everyone picked up their race numbers, browsed through the vendor areas buying marathon gear, gifts, marathon DVDs, books, and more. The first day of a destination TNT Marathon leading up to the Inspiration Dinner the night before is usually free for anything you want, so most of us took a dip on the beach which was just a few steps away from the lobby. Some took a dip in the pool with a water slide, some rested in their rooms with a nice oceanfront view. We also explored the surrounding bars and restaurants.

Greater LA gathered around three tables at the inspiration dinner, where a speaker from the Ohio Chapter inspired us all with his story. Coach Karla from SGV TNT, and Elise the campaign manager from SB TNT gave us a few pointers before the race. Most of us slept early because the start time of the race was 5:00am! We met at 4:00am at the hotel lobby where we all prepped writing names on our arms, wore glowstick bracelets, took pictures, and hyped ourselves up for the big event. Most of us tried weaving in and out of the start line near the front of the crowd of 29,600. There were no corrals in this one, and no one seemed to pay attention to the estimated finish time markers, so we didn’t either. By the time some of us got to an acceptable area, the fireworks marking the start of the marathon began. It went on for a good 10 minutes, and I’m sure it was a good 5:00am alarm clock for the residents who lives there.

It was dark out when the race started, and luckily it did not rain. The weather was about a high 60 to low 70 at 5:00am, so we already knew a hot day was ahead of us. Once the sun came out, we all had to make sure to take in our liquids and salts. The course was pretty flat, except having to go up the Diamond Head area twice. For the most part, our team had some really good finishing times considering it was mostly their first marathon, and given the degree of difficulty of humidity, heat, and hills. Everyone crossed that finish line and that’s quite an accomplishment! Congrats to the honolulu marathoners! The season’s not over yet, so we would still like to see you at the AZ send-off dinner and reunion at the end of the season!

View photos from the Honolulu Weekend Here!

When? Tuesday, December 8, 7:00PM

Where? Pitfire Pizza - 2018 Westwood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 US

It’s time to celebrate the culmination of your teammates’ training and wish them luck as they conquer the Honolulu Marathon! We’ll be sending them off in style with some delicious Pitfire Pizza (http://www.pitfirepizza.com/). $20 each get us a delicious set menu:

Vegetable Chopped Salad
Pasta Bolognese (meat sauce) and Pasta Marinara
Pizzas: Margherita, Pepperoni, Garlic Chicken, Mushroom
Fresh Baked Bread
Crazy Chocolate Cake

All you can drink fountain drinks are included, and they’ve waived the corkage fee! Please RSVP to the e-vite so we can give the restaurant a somewhat accurate head count.

Did I mention no corkage fee?

Who: Your fellow TEAMer: Candice Yee
When: Friday, November 20
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Where: Left Coast Wine Bar & Gallery
117 E Harvard St
Glendale, CA

From the Facebook Event Page:
The last tasting was so much fun (& sold out!), we decided to do it again!

Join us for a tasting of CALIFORNIA REDS to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! With Chad (from Woodland Hills Wine Company) joining us again, appetizers provided by Left Coast Wine Bar, on-site hand-rolled CIGARS, and LIVE MUSIC, this should be another great night, so don’t miss it!

Located right across the street from the Americana at Brand, Left Coast Wine Bar & Gallery is in the heart of Downtown Glendale. Check out their website here: http://www.leftcoastwinebar.com/

$45/person OR $80/couple
(inclusive of wines, appetizers, & gratuity)

RSVP by MONDAY, NOV 16
Candice – 831.566.9332
Nadim – 818.261.6800

Limited seating is available. Reservations required.

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY.

Who: Your fellow TEAMer: Amanda Vanderpool
When: Monday, November 16
Time: 6:00pm – 12:00am

Where: Roni’s
9911 S. Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

From the Facebook Event Page:
You dont want to miss out on this amazing night of Monday Night Football, Karaoke, Drinking, and Dancing to help me raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!
They have a huge list of songs to sing and rock the dance floor too!

My marathon is coming up next month and Roni’s is donating 10% of the night’s profits to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on my behalf!

Roni’s is my all-time Favorite spot to eat, drink, and chill at in Beverly Hills…. you can usually find me here a few times a week…. no joke.
Located across the street from the Peninsula Hotel. There is street parking and also a parking lot across the street.

So look hott and bring your friends!

Cant wait to see you there!!

Weekend’s full of events as the day after our 90’s prom, another team, SFV (San Fernando Valley) TNT is throwing an 80’s prom tonight! Step back another decade and join the fun!

All proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Presale $15, at the door $20.

Questions: Contact Rachelle Bodle at 818-631-0106 or shells12381@aol.com

Who: Your Fellow TEAMer: Lauren Bollinger
When: Sunday Nov.15
Time: 1:00pm – 7:00pm

Where: Warwick
1461 1/2 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA

From the Facebook Event Page:

Friends,

Cancer has affected all of us at some point in our lives. For this reason we all understand the need for continued research on treatment methods in hopes of one day finding a cure. We want to contribute to the Cause and we want you to as well.

We are proud to announce a special fundraiser at Warwick this Sunday, November 15 from 1p-7p in support of our friend Lauren Bollinger who is running a marathon to raise funds for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

We hope you all can make it out to join us in support of LLS and Lauren’s effort. All you have to do is show up and shop! 50% of all proceeds made Sunday will benefit TNT and The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Complimentary beverages and light food will be served.

If you are unable to join us but would still like to donate please go to the following link:
http://pages.teamintraining.org/los/honolulu09/lbollinger

To read more about The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society see:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls

Thank you for your continued support!

Who: Brought to you by fellow TEAMer:
Jenny Lewis

Date: Sunday 11/15/09
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Location: Pickwick Bowl – 1001 W Riverside Dr, Burbank – (818) 845-5300

What: Come bowl as much as you can in 2 hours for only $20! 10 people per lane, so 20 guests maximum.

When: FRIDAY, November 13 9pm
Where: Joe’s Joint
8771 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035 US

It’s time to walk down memory lane! Come join Aubrey and her mentee group for a 90’s PROM! There will be a TNT 90’s PROM King and Queen announced, DJ followed by a cover band, 90’s Movies, bar specials, and an amazing photographer there to take the famous “prom pose” picture of you and your friends.

$10 donation requested

COME ONE, COME ALL! It’s going to be an amazing night!

Roller Skating For A Cause
Who: Brought to you by fellow TEAMer Paul
What: Roller Skating at Moonlight Roller Way
Date: Wednesday 11/4/2009
Time: 8:00pm – 10:30pm

Where: Moonlight Roller Way: 5110 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA 91204-1006
Cost: $15 – Includes skate rental and all night skating! Buy tickets on Sunday at practice!
Other: You are ENCOURAGED to wear a 70s style roller skating outfit. Also, a group of us are going, if you want to carpool, shoot me a message!

Download the flyer for details

Happy Friday! The events keep on coming! This SUNDAY, is a backyard party brought to you by Lauren Bollinger, Ann Mudie, Kaylee Strand, Michael Kuhn, and Mary Crowe.

When: SUNDAY October 25, 3:00PM – 9:00PM
Where: Mary’s Backyard – 9033 1/2 Hubbard St, Culver City

From the Facebook Invite:
“On Sunday, 10/25 we’re throwing a kegger to cure cancer! We’ll be bobbing for apples, we’ll have a petting zoo, we MAY even have a bounce house, a pumpkin carving contest…we’ll have food, and additional beverages. We will also have beer baseball. If you have not heard of it before, just think that if beer pong and flip cup had a child who loved baseball, this would be the result. We just ask for $15 to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society…and then everything else is FREE! You’d def spend more than that at a Sunday Funday at South! So put 10/25 @ 2pm on your calendar…invite your friends…and see you there!!!”