Join the Madness, Join the Mission!

Hello family, friends, and followers. For those who know me, you know that March is my favorite time of year -- it's not because of my birthday, and not because of St. Patrick's Day. It's MARCH MADNESS time! And this year, you have the opportunity to have a lot of fun and be a part of something special!

I invite you to join in the Team in Training NCAA Basketball Bracket Challenge. Even if you really aren't too into college hoops or don't think you are built for predicting winners, now is the time to get involved and have some fun and know that you are helping fight cancer at the same time.

What's in it for me? And where does the rest of the money go?

Each bracket entry fee is $25, with a maximum of 3, and all of the proceeds, minus the prize pay-out will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Prizes will be 25% to the 1st place person, and 15% to the second place. The more people that participate, the higher the payout, so spread the word and tell all of your friends!

How Do I Get Started?

Simply donate via the PayPal button below. Shortly thereafter, you'll receive an email inviting you to the CBSSportsLine.com bracket site where you can setup your brackets. (Setting them up is easy, and often many people do just as well if they don't follow college basketball!)



How much time is left before the final buzzer?

The deadline to setup your brackets is 12:00 NOON EST this Thursday, March 19th, so sign up today! Please, invite your friends; increase the prize amount and help me meet my goal.

Thanks so much, and good luck with your brackets!!!!!

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