After the 'long run', we took a few moments to listen to an honoree. Doug was diagnosed with a form of blood cancer in 2002, stage 4 out of 4 meaning he had tumors all over his body. To try to save Doug's life he was brought to the brink of death a number of times between 2002 and 2006. By 2006 it wasn't looking good, but doctors told him that there was a new experimental drug called Bundamustin. They suggested it was worth a shot.

Now in 2009, Doug is celebrating his third year in remission. He notes that when one has had cancer, you're never advised to use the other 'c' word - 'cured'. But for three years since the Bundamustin treatment, doctors have been unable to find tumors.

That's what it's all about. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society supports cancer research such as the development of drugs like Bundamustin. Team In Training raises money for LLS.