ING Georgia Marathon And Half Marathon — The event, which is sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), will be held in Atlanta on March 29. The urban course winds through historic Atlanta, with highlights along the course including Little Five Points, four college campuses, Piedmont Park, and the birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr. Following the races, all participants will receive a commemorative medal, and live music will be played at the Centennial Olympic Plaza. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

Lavaman Triathlon — The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is sponsoring the Lavaman Olympic Distance Triathlon, which will take place on March 29 in Kona, HI. The triathlon begins at Anaeho'omalu Bay with a 1500-meter Pacific Ocean swim, followed by a scenic 40-kilometer bike course with portions on the Ironman World Champion course. The race concludes with a 10-kilometer run that includes a lava field run, fast street sections, and a sandy beach finish line. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

Lone Star Half Iron Triathlon — The triathlon, which is sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), will be held on March 30 in Galveston, TX. The race begins at the Moody Gardens white sand Palm Beach with a 1.2-mile saltwater swim and continues with a 56-mile bike course along the Gulf Coast of Texas. The triathlon concludes with a 13.1-mile run through the tropical gardens and towering glass pyramids of Moody Gardens. For more information, visit the LLS Web site and the Lone Star Half Iron Triathlon Web site.

Milestones in Myeloma Therapy — The Long Island chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will host a free patient education program at the Bridgehampton National Bank in Bridgehampton, NY, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 31. The guest speaker for the event will be Dr. Marilyn McLaughlin of Peconic Regional Hematology Oncology. The program will cover an overview of multiple myeloma, a review of current and emerging drug therapies, management of disease- and treatment-related side effects, and emotional aspects and support. For more information, please contact Karen DeMairo at (631) 752-8500 or by e-mail at karen.demairo@lls.org.