In 1988, Bruce Cleland assembled a NYC Marathon team to raise money in honor of his daughter, a leukemia survivor.
38 runners raised $322,000 for Blood Cancer United’s work to discover new treatments for blood cancers.
That first team sparked a movement. Today, Team In Training (TNT) has become the leader in endurance sports training for charity, helping fund lifesaving advances for blood cancer patients.
Since 1988, Team In Training has united people from all backgrounds around a shared belief: that personal achievement can create meaningful change for people affected by blood cancer.
What began as a bold idea has grown into a movement built on determination, connection, and hope. Every training run, bike ride, hike, and finish line represents something bigger than the event itself—it represents people united by a shared mission to change lives.
Our story is still being written. Every participant who joins Team In Training carries this legacy forward—moving with purpose, pushing what's possible, and bringing hope to blood cancer patients and their families with every mile.
Every dollar raised through TNT helps fuel Blood Cancer United’s mission to cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families through research, support, and advocacy.
TNT builds and fosters a community where participants encourage one another, honor blood cancer survivors, remember lost loved ones, and celebrate every step forward together.
TNT is the first of its kind—an entirely new model for endurance fundraising. More than three decades later, that pioneering spirit continues to inspire people to move with purpose and make an impact.
