Kelly Flynn in Marathon

Kelly Flynn is going the extra mile - 26.2 miles to be exact!

Kelly is currently training to compete in the adidas Dublin Marathon, which will take place on October 31, 2005. In conjunction with her training, Kelly is also raising money for the Massachusetts Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, with its TEAM IN TRAINING program.

Kelly is participating in honor of Hunter Sarah Donigan of Franklin, MA who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She has achieved remission but will need chemotherapy for the next two years to reduce the chance of relapse. Each member of the Society's TEAM IN TRAINING program is paired with a local Honored Teammate who acts as his/her inspiration to finish the race. A professional staff of coaches provides a comprehensive training program to keep participants informed on preparation, nutrition and injury prevention.

The idea for the TEAM IN TRAINING program began with one woman, Lucy Duffy, whose husband was diagnosed with leukemia. Lucy raised $22,000 for the Society while training for the 1986 New York City Marathon(. Two years later, Bruce Cleland formed the first TEAM IN TRAINING team, coached by Rod Dixon, the 1983 New York City Marathon( winner. That first team raised $320,000 for the Society.

Kelly grew up in Norfolk, Massachusetts and is a graduate of King Philip Regional High School. Kelly went on to attend college at St. Michael's College in Colchester, VT and then to Suffolk University Law School, where she earned his J.D. in 2000. Kelly is currently the Managing Attorney at the Law Firm of Crowe, Paradis & Albren, LLP in Wakefield, MA. Kelly's parents, Mark & Nancy Flynn continue to reside in Norfolk.

Kelly has a goal of raising $4,200.00 for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma research, patient services and community service programs by July 30, 2005. Anyone who is interested in sponsoring Kelly efforts may send a check indicating Kelly's name and adidas Dublin Marathon made payable to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, c/o Kelly Flynn, 25 Concord Street, Charlestown, MA 02129 495 Old Connecticut Path, Suite 220, Framingham, MA 01701. To become involved in the TEAM IN TRAINING program, call 1-800-688-6572 or visit the TEAM IN TRAINING website at www.teamintraining.org/ma.

6/22/2002

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