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1 person is interested
AWESOME Volunteer Opportunity: Disco Sprint Triathlon (LLS Partnership)
ORGANIZATION: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Oklahoma
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1 person is interested
LLS (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) - North Texas Chapter is seeking 10 outstanding volunteers to volunteer for the Disco Triathalon held on September 23rd, 2018
Dallas Athletes Racing and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - North Texas maintain an exciting partnership that benefits both organizations! By volunteering for this (and various other) races/athletic events sponsored by Dallas Athletes Racing through LLS, they will donate funds and resources to our chapter to further fight to bring an end to blood cancer completely. Help two outstanding North Texas organizations/causes by participating in one volunteer event!
Race DESCRIPTION
While some of our other races are more competitive, Disco is without a doubt our most popular.
It simple... Gold chains, big hair, polyester and silk, a KILLER race course, a beach start and a finish next to the lake.
We offer three distances at Disco.
Sprint: 500 yards flat lake swim, 17.6 mile ride and 3.1 mile run.
Olympic: 1 mile swim, 23-mile ride and 6.2 mile run.
X-50: 1 mile swim, 40 mile ride, 9 mile run.
- All have a spectator friendly beach start
- The bike ride has a couple of "Texas Hills"
- The run is awesome! Runners run through a tree lined state park.
Please note, the cut off time for the X-50 course is 1:30pm. If you are unsure you can complete the course by this time, please register for the Olympic or Sprint distance.
Disco Sprint Distance:
Swim - 500 yard open water
Bike - 17.6 miles
Run - 3.1 miles
Disco Olympic Distance:
Swim - 1 mile open water
Bike - 23 miles
Run - 6.2 miles
Disco X-50 Distance:
Swim - 1 mile open water
Bike - 40 miles
Run - 9 miles
You won’t be alone at Disco. You’ll have a thousand fellow athletes joining you on the course, along with tons of spectators to cheer you on and join us on the dance floor to do that boogie thang! Afros welcome!
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/ValleyView/DiscoTriathlonSprintOlympicandX50
Roles needed for event
-Traffic Control
-Start/Finish Line Assistance
-Aid Table/Water Stations
If you have any questions, concerns, or interest in this opportunity, please contact Roger Allen through VolunteerMatch, or email at roger.allen@lls.org/ call at (972) 996-5915
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About Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Oklahoma
Location:
500 N. Broadway, Suite 250, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, US
Mission Statement
The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. We work tirelessly to find cures and ensure patients can access the lifesaving treatments they need. When someone experiences the fear and uncertainty of a blood cancer diagnosis, we provide hope, compassion, education and support. Our impact is felt beyond blood cancer. The breakthrough treatments we helped advance for blood cancers are now improving the lives of people affected by many types of cancer.
Description
Volunteers are our partners in the crusade to end cancer.
In 2017, LLS volunteers made a significant impact while selflessly dedicating their time and talent to achieve our mission. With countless ways to engage, from fundraising to providing patient support, our volunteers are changing the landscape of cancer.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Oklahoma Chapter serves residents who have been touched by one of the blood cancers: leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lake Ray Roberts Johnson Branch State ParkFM 3002Valley View, TX 76272
DATE POSTED
September 17, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Approx. 6:30-11:30