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After her cancer
diagnosis, Julie Marchese completed her first triathlon
during the summer of 2006. Alongside her, was friend Abby
Bliss. After crossing the finish line, they were hooked.
Since then, they have competed together in several
triathlons. The Tri for a Cure was formed when these two
friends, both active volunteers for the Maine Cancer
Foundation, Bliss a committee chair and Marchese on the
Board of Directors, decided to combine their passion for
triathlons with their passion for supporting the mission of
the Maine Cancer Foundation.
Tri for a Cure
hopes to encourage improving personal health and combine
that with funding cancer research. Women of all abilities
are encouraged to participate in this triathlon. Though
women are participating in the event, everyone can be a part
of finding a cure. People can sponsor their favorite
athlete and make an on-line donation in honor of or in
memory of a loved one. Each athlete will get their own web
page upon registration and have the ability to customize
their web page and send it out to their community members
for their support. Friends will be amazed by the strength
and determination of these athletes and will want to help
them reach their goal. There will be prizes awarded for
reaching fundraising levels.
This is your chance to make a difference in your life and in
the fight against cancer!
Just Tri!
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