February 29, 2012 in Blog, Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon Feb 24-26, 2012, Media by Karen

Trees of Hope WI Team Finished the Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon

All I can say is WOW… if you have never participated in a long endurance event, you can’t imagine the feeling of accomplishment. We were overwhelmed at the number of people that took part in this race- over 21,000! (and of those only about 1,000 were men) 

We were part of the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society Team-In-Training.  I had an idea of what to expect, but the reality was amazing! The training and coaching we received, the support at the event was beyond expectations.  To get us ready to do an event like this (me at 57 and my husband at 60) was not an easy task.. But we came, we ran (and walked), we finished! 

The Team-In-Training Team participants (about 181) raised over $530,000 to benefit the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society. The people we met from all over the country inspired us to persevere. Our work is not over… fighting Blood Cancers is certainly a MARATHON…    We continue our efforts to raise as much as possible to improve treatments, and find cures.   So… we are planning on doing the Tinkerbell 1/2 Marathon at Disneyland in Jan 2013!  Join our Team… or Support us with a donation.

Here are some scenes from our experience at Disney’s Princess 1/2 Marathon Feb 26, 2012  Team In Training  
If you are interested in knowing more of how you can train to participate in an endurance event in many places around the USA (and beyond) give me a call! 

Till Next Time!

Karen Wenzel

February 29, 2012 in Blog, Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon Feb 24-26, 2012, In The News, Media by brad

Our Team Completed Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon – Feb 24-26,2012 Fight Leukemia

 OUR TEAM IN DISNEY PRINCESS 1/2 MARATHON  Feb 24-26,2012
Check out what it looked like : Scenes from the 1/2 Marathon

at Walt Disney World!  We had fun and supported blood cancer research and treatments. Read about our DisneyPrincess Honored Hero- Please donate what you can. Every dollar can make a difference in the lives of children, teens, adults and seniors that are fighting Leukemia, Lymphoma, Blood Cancers…  All the money raised benefits the work being supported through the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society  (LLS)
(see our Donation page for more information) 

We had a Walking group and Running group.  This Very Unique opportunity allowed us to join over 21,000 people who are participated to raise money to support treatments and patients that are fighting blood cancers.  Run/Walk through the Magic Kingdom and Epcot Center! Enjoy the Happiest Place on Earth and be part of a movement that daily is fighting to save the lives of Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma and other blood cancer patients.

Disney Dream Tree - Olivia & Stella Lopez, Tina & Rachel Baumhover

Lindsay Wenzel Lopez was one of the Honored “ANGEL TEAM MATES” at the Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon. We shared how Trees of Hope WI is continuing to support Leukemia and other Blood Cancer Patients and research in her memory.
More about Team in Training and how they help you Succeed!   You can support our Team with a donation at any time Here.   We Thank you for your support!