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August 02, 2002
Iota Sigma Alum Competes for a Cure
For many of the undergraduates at Valparaiso, summer means re-runs of "Webster",a summer job selling lawn gnomes or an escape from the roommate that had more problems than Vin Diesel's acting. However, for one Valparaiso graduate and Iota Sigma Alumnus, summer means waking up at 5am to commence training that will benefit the millions suffering from cancer. Rob Greanias ('92) trains every morning to prepare himself and his team for the Big Kahuna Triathlon.
Rob is the captain of a team in the Team-in-Training program (TNT). TNT is part of the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society (LLS). It is a non-profit organization that focuses on raising funds to promote research, treatment, and recovery of blood-related cancers. TNT and LLS motivate people to train for endurance races (marathons, century rides, triathlons) while also raising money for those suffering from cancer. 75% of all money raised goes directly towards research and treatment.
The Big Kahuna Triathlon will occur on September 8th in Santa Cruz, California. Rob has been very excited with training for this grueling test of his and his team's strength. They have been competing in other races throughout the
summer and also have been training for this race. However, this could prove to be the hardest of all. It is a half-ironman competition consisting of 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run. Rob feels confident though, knowing that every bit his team gives will help those in the most serious need.
Rob is interested in receiving some financial help from anyone that is interested. The money will be going to LLS and will be helping to combat the terrible cancers that afflict so many. Rob has also been very generous in pledging that every twenty-five dollar contribution made he will match with a contribution to the Housing Corporation.
All donations are also tax deductible so LLS and TNT will be sending you a receipt that you may file with you accountant. Rob has made a donation form that you can fill out with your much appreciated and needed amount. It is available here in Word format. The form can also be found on Rob's homepage under the letters section and under this story.
We wish Rob the best of luck in the Big Kahuna Triathlon. We are all proud that a man of such ambitious purposes and good character represents our chapter and Fraternity. Godspeed, Brother Rob.
Links Concerning this Story
Team-in-Training
Leukemia-Lymphoma Society
Big Kahuna Triathlon
Rob Greanias Homepage
Donation Pledge Form