• What is Moms In Training?

An 8-week flexible Saturday morning work-out program that provides moms with the opportunity to get in shape, meet other moms & raise crucial funds in the fight against cancer.

• Who does the program benefit and how did you get involved with this organization?

The program directly benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. However, participants are encouraged to fundraise in honor/memory of someone impacted by any type of cancer. I have been working for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for over 12 years. During my time with the organization, I have fundraised $40,000 while training for 4 marathons. However, after becoming a mom and no longer having the same drive or time to commit to long-distance training, I still wanted to find to find a way to engage new moms in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Mission while integrating fitness into their lives. Thus, I created the program, Moms In Training!

• Where do you meet, is the training flexible, do I need to be a runner to get involved?

The groups meets in five different locations in the NYC area: Central Park, Madison Square Park, Astoria Park, Prospect Park & Clove Lake Park. The work-outs cater to moms of all fitness levels, so moms can either walk or run. Moms also have the ability to bring their baby & stroller to the work-outs! The 8-week program culminates with an opportunity for moms to complete a 10K (6.2 miles) on June 8th. Trainings are not mandatory and everyone will be given a training calendar that they can follow on their own. Training starts on April 13th @ 9:00am.

• How can moms get involved and sign up?

There is a $50 registration fee, which goes towards the $500 fundraising commitment. Last year, the average mom ended up raising $1,500! Upon registering, each participant will receive a fundraising website to get you started.

-For more information, contact helena.scott@lls.org or visit the Moms in Training website.

Some LLD cyclists raising support for Cycle for Survival!

Here are the stats for this year’s Cycle for Survival:

• 5 days, 10 cities, 27 rides, 2,750 bikes & 13k participants
• 2013 Cities include: Boston, Chicago, Greenwich, Long Island, Los Angles, Miami, New York City, San Fran, Summit NJ & Washington DC

LLD is cycling again this year to raise funds for cancer research. To donate to our team click here! If you’re in the Hamptons check out our clip on LTV this January to learn more about LLD’s connection to Cycle for Survival with interviews from sitters, families, and cyclists on why Cycle for Survival is a great way to get involved with cancer research.