Downturn Slows Elite Charity Events

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training program - which helps athletes who raise money for blood cancer to train for a marathon, half-marathon, triathlon, hike, or 100-mile bike ride - said contributions are still coming, but in lower numbers.

"Right now it's about reaching out to more people," said campaign manager Caroline Hanna. "More people are giving. It's just that people are giving less of a dollar amount."