Vikings Take A Step To Find A Cure For Lymphoma

Lymphoma is the most common blood cancer in the U.S., affecting three Minnesotans every day

WHAT
The Lymphoma Research Foundation Minnesota Chapter’s 5th Annual Lymphomathon 5k walk/run. Lymphomathons in 15 cities across the country are expected to raise over $1.7 million this year, with eighty-five cents of every dollar going toward research and programming to eradicate the most common blood cancer in the United States and serve those touched by the disease.

WHO
Thousands of volunteers, including survivors, caregivers and supporters who are walking/running in memory of those whose lives have been touched by lymphoma. Team Vikings will be made up of Vikings players, including linebacker Heath Farwell, tight end Garrett Mills, and center John Sullivan, as well as Vikings staff, cheerleaders, fans, family and friends.

WHERE
Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, MN

WHEN
Saturday, June 6
9:00 a.m. – Registration
10:00 a.m. – Walk/Run – Runners will start before walkers
Runners will begin on a USATF-Certified 5k course minutes before the walkers.

WHY
To raise awareness of lymphoma and research funds for a cure for the most common blood cancer and the third most common cancer in children. Today, half a million Americans are affected by some form of lymphoma.

MORE
THERE IS NO REGISTRATION FEE TO PARTICIPATE. Walkers/runners are encouraged to raise a minimum of $100.00 in pledges to receive an LRF Lymphomathon t-shirt, and $250.00 for a travel tote. All donations are fully tax-deductible.

To join Team Vikings, visit www.lymphomathon.org. Click on Minnesota and find Team Vikings on the right-hand side. For more information, please contact Vikings Manager of Public Affairs Jeff Anderson at 952.828.6570.

May 8 Breakfast Recap

The Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Momentum held a free breakfast and stadium update for members last Friday, May 8, at The Stadium Sports Bar in White Bear Lake. For the 45 members in attendance, the event included a “state of the team” report from “Benchwarmer Bob Lurtsema, as well as an update on the current stadium situation from Vikings Vice President of Public Affairs/Stadium Development Lester Bagley. Autographed items, including an Adrian Peterson football and a Sidney Rice jersey, were raffled along with tickets and sideline passes to the Ravens-Vikings game in October.

The Vikings want to say thank you to those members who attended this informative event. The team will continue to hold these gatherings in the future, and we look forward to meeting more of our passionate fans.

Free Community Breakfast this Friday

The Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Momentum will hold a free community breakfast on Friday, May 8, at The Stadium Sports Bar and Grill in White Bear Lake.

Along with a full breakfast, members will receive an exclusive Vikings stadium update, as well as a chance to win lower level tickets to the Vikings 2009 regular season game versus the Baltimore Ravens (October 18). Autographed team items will also be raffled, and members will meet former Vikings great “Benchwarmer” Bob Lurtsema.

Who
Vikings Vice President of Public Affairs/Stadium Development Lester Bagley
Vikings alum Bob Lurtsema
Minnesota Momentum members

What
A free breakfast and an official Minnesota Vikings stadium update. Team officials will also hold a raffle to give away two (2) lower level tickets to the Ravens at Vikings game on October 18, 2009, as well as autographed team items.

Where
The Stadium Sports Bar and Grill
3600 Hoffman Road
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
(651) 770-8670

When
Friday, May 8, 2009
7:45 a.m. – Check-in (receive materials, grab breakfast, find seats)
8:00 a.m. – Program begins
8:40 a.m. – Q & A
9:00 a.m. – Program ends

RSVP
Please RSVP for the May 8 event by calling Travis Petschl at 952.918.8307.