Life Fitness Recognizes Marathoner Ron Williams Completes His 29th Chicago Marathon,Raising More than $100,000 for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
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SCHILLER PARK, Ill. – Oct. 25, 2006 – Life Fitness recognized Ron Williams, 67, of Downers Grove, in honor of the 29 times he’s completed the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon and the more than $100,000 he has raised through Team in Training for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Williams was presented with Life Fitness’ new cardiovascular exercise product, the Summit Trainer, at the LLS pre-race Carbo-load dinner at the Swissotel on Oct. 21.
“Ron’s dedication to fitness and to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is an inspiration,” said Jaime Burger, product manager at Life Fitness. “This year also marks Life Fitness’ 29th anniversary, so it was fitting for us to recognize an athlete who has committed to an event like the Chicago Marathon for nearly three decades.”
After a young relative survived a bout with Leukemia, Williams decided to use his running to raise funds for the LLS. Today he has contributed more than $100,000 in eight years with Team in Training. The average Team in Training runner raises $3,500 in individual funds. Williams generates between $12,000 and $15,000 annually.
“As long as my body holds out, I’m kind of stuck with keeping this record going,” chuckled Williams. “I still enjoy it though, and as long as I can, I’ll stick with it.”
The dinner gathered together almost 1,000 runners, close to 500 from Illinois, who participated in the 29th LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon. The LLS Chicago chapter was founded in 1988. Nationwide the society has had over 295 thousand participants who have raised more than $660 million.
The Life Fitness Summit Trainer combines the best of total body cross-training and climbing with an upper and lower body workout that stimulates a trek in the mountains. The cardiovascular exercise product retails for approximately $5,000. Life Fitness, the global leader in fitness equipment, served as an Associate Sponsor of the 2006 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon
About the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The Societyrsquo;s mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkinrsquo;s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested more than $483 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers. For more information on Team in Training please visit www.teamintraining.org/il or call (312) 651-7350.
About Life Fitness
Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corp. (NYSE: BC), is the global leader in designing and manufacturing a full line of high-quality fitness equipment for commercial and consumer use. It is the largest commercial fitness equipment provider in the world and the only fitness equipment manufacturer that has been providing premium equipment for nearly 30 years. Life Fitness’ cardiovascular and strength-training products, including the renowned Lifecycle exercise bike, are used worldwide in health clubs, fitness centers and wellness facilities, as well as in homes. The company is headquartered near Chicago, in Schiller Park, Ill., and distributes its equipment in more than 120 countries.
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Life Fitness, 5100 River Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176. Phone: 847.288.3300, www.lifefitness.com
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