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Teb's Troops is a not-for-profit organization started after Tricia E. Black, or "teb" as she was known by her friends and family, was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic melanoma. At the time of her diagnosis, teb was 29 years old and living in Indianapolis, Indiana with her husband, Michael, and 9-month-old son, Sam. Wanting to rally her "troops" during her war with cancer and desiring to make something positive come from the negative, teb asked her friends to help her design and sell a bracelet, the profits of which would go to organizations that support the treatment, prevention, and research of cancer, including melanoma. We are now asking you to enlist as one of her troops by purchasing a Teb's Troops bracelet to show your support the fight against cancer.
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COME SUPPORT TEB’S TROOPS AND JAKE POND @ UNIVERSAL SOLE THIS WEEKEND (June 13-14, 2009)

Friends of Universal Sole,

We are proud to announce that Universal Sole Running Store will be donating 10% of all sales made this weekend (June 13-14, 2009) to the non-profit organization Teb’s Troops. A friend of Universal Sole, Jake Pond, is doing a ½ Ironman this weekend and has been raising money throughout his training for this great cause. Jake’s friend Tricia E. Black (Teb) was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic melanoma at the age of 29, and it was from this that Teb’s Troops was formed. Teb’s Troops is a non-profit organization that raises awareness and money for the treatment and prevention of cancer and more specifically melanoma.

We would really appreciate your business this weekend to help support Teb’s Troops.

SPECIAL OFFER FROM UNIVERSAL SOLE
Starting June 2 and ending June 15, 2009, bring in a print out of this page and receive 15% off any Mizuno Running Shoes in stock or 25% off any Mizuno clothing in the store.

Please feel free to forward this offer to anyone in the market for new Mizuno running shoes or apparel!

Universal Sole prides itself on listening to the needs of Chicago area runnersand walkers, providing them with the best gear to support their healthylifestyles and achieve their fitness goals.

*Not valid with any other offers, good only for Mizuno Shoes & Clothing
*offer ends June 15, 2009

Store Hours:
Monday - Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday - 10am - 6pm
Sunday - 12pm - 5pm

3052 North Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 868-0893
www.universalsole.com

Posted on June 12th, 2009

Upcoming Chicago Benefit for Teb’s Troops!

When: Saturday, May 16, 3:00PM
Where: Wellington’s Tavern, 1300 W. Wellington, Chicago, IL 60657

Please join Jake Pond on Saturday May 16th at Wellington’s Tavern in Lakeview (Chicago) at 3pm CT to raise awareness and funds for Teb’s Troops.

Jake is participating in the Kansas Half Ironman triathlon on June 14, 2009 and he could think of no better way to get through the 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run than to use this as an opportunity to raise funds and awareness of the dangers of Melanoma in Tricia’s honor!

In exchange for your suggested $15 donation, he will be raffling off Cubs tickets, White Sox tickets and other fun prizes along with some great silent auction items! The grand prize of the evening will be two lower level tickets for the Cubs/Brewers game on Saturday July 4th!

The event will have a cash bar with drink specials and Jake will be providing all the pizza you can eat as well!

Registration Now Open!

Third Annual Teb’s Troops’ March on Melanoma Chicago 5K
Sponsored by Stowell & Friedman, Ltd.

Silver Sponsor:
Neal Gerber Eisenberg LLP

Runners and walkers lace up those shoes, Teb’s Troops is making preparations for its third annual 5K run/walk in Chicago!

Date: July 26, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Soldier Field – Chicago, IL. We will be using the same beautiful race course as the last two years — an out and back course starting and finishing on the running path adjacent to Soldier Field. The course starts off running south to the turn-around at approximately 31st Street.

How to register: To register for the 5K click here. Upon registering, your own individual fundraising page will be generated!

Why: Because last year, with your help and support, we raised over $40,000 to fund the fight against melanoma.

Details: Dina Bair, host of WGN’s Medical Watch is scheduled to join us on race day as the Master of Ceremonies. Free skin screens will be provided by volunteer dermatologists on a first come, first served basis to 5K participants. This year the 5K run is chip-timed. The first 250 registrants will receive a technical t-shirt. All race participants will receive a Teb’s Troops bracelet and goodie bag. The Top 3 Overall Male and Female finishers receive awards.

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or volunteering your time, please contact Jenny Gilbert, jenny@tebstroops.org, or Emily Mulder Milman , emily@tebstroops.com.

With HOPE,
The Officers of Teb’s Troops

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