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9th Challenge Raises over $10,000 for Local Need
June 6, 2011
The sun was shining on Sunday as the 9th annual Community Chest Challenge race took off in perfect formation. More than $10,000 was collected in support of 38 charities, programs and schools that provide critical human services to residents of Concord and Carlisle. The event was a financial success as well as a community achievement thanks to 150 enthusiastic participants and 30 hardworking volunteers.
The top fundraising team was the Concord Masters, winning the coveted golden paddle award for raising over $3,700. This team was also awarded four Red Sox tickets, generously donated by Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation. Several local agencies fielded teams this year including Open Table, Carlisle Kids’ House, Gaining Ground and Concord Children’s Center. Agency teams keep all funds raised over the $600 team fee. Other winning teams include:
Fastest women’s team – Ms. Quitos
Fastest men’s team – Dassault SolidWorks Competitive Team 1
Honorable Mention - Fastest Concord men’s team - Wannabees
Fastest mixed team – Concord Education Fund
Fastest youth team – Mosquito Magnets
Fastest corporate team – Dassault SolidWorks Competitive Team 1
Fastest agency team – Gaining Ground and Carlisle Kids’ House
Fastest Acton team – Acton Acorns
Fastest Duo Team – DCSF Team
The Community Chest would like to thank all of the participants, volunteers and the following sponsors for making the Challenge a financial and community success. Presenting Sponsors: Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation, Concord Hillside Medical Associates, Middlesex Savings Bank, Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks and Cambridge Trust. Gift-in-kind Sponsors: Costa Donuts Inc., Harley Freedman Visuals, Jim Coutre Photography, Sally Ann Food Shop, South Bridge Boat House, The Old Manse-A Property of The Trustees of Reservations
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