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Community Chest Challenges All
June 19, 2008
The Community Chest annual triathlon on June 1st was a fun family relay race involving 32 teams from Concord, Carlisle and Maynard. Everyone pitched in this year to make the fundraiser a great success as it was a logistical challenge in many ways. With the closing of Flint’s Bridge on Monument Street just two weeks prior to the June 1st event and the National Park Service discouraging race spectators from using the North Bridge, the route was modified and participants had to plan new winning strategies. However, the weather cooperated and the relay race went off without a hitch, resulting in all teams crossing the finishing line and contributing financially to human services in Concord, Carlisle and Maynard.
More than $26,000 was raised for local need through the efforts of more than 200 race participants and volunteers. The golden paddle top prize, awarded for raising over $6,000, was presented to the Miracles team – for the second year in a row! Other winning teams included:
Fastest women’s team – Ms. Squitos
Fastest men’s team – Mosquitos
Fastest mixed team – Concord Outfitters
Fastest youth team – Mosquito Magnets
Fastest corporate team – SolidWorks Competitive
Fastest agency – Gaining Ground
The Community Chest would like to thank Tom Beardsley, historic site manager at the Old Manse, for granting full use of the beautiful grounds and boat dock of this historic property for the race. Thanks also go out to all the participants, volunteers and sponsors who made the event a success.
» View Photos from the Event
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