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By Rick Leonard
uring the weekend of June 13 - 15, 2008, 13 Cianbro team members and eight of their friends and family participated in the 24th annual American Lung Association of Maine bicycle trek across Maine. Team members who participated in the event include Luc
Allain, Lauren Benttinen, Stephanie Cote, Doug Dow, Justin Ladd, Brian LeComte, Rick Leonard, Bruce Metrick, Christine Nadeau, Ashley Perry, Brian Rancourt, Cory Verrill, and Orlin Watson. Their friends and family who joined them were Deb Ladd, Megan Ladd, Michael LeComte, Connor Leonard, Gary Rancourt, Pete Rancourt, Becky Thompson, and Jennifer Williams.
This three-day event raised over $1.4 million that supports educational programs on the dangerous health impacts of tobacco use, actively monitors and improves air quality in public buildings and schools, and assists people with asthma through education and medical research. The mission of the American Lung Association of Maine is to lead in lung health promotion and lung disease prevention. Since 1911, the American Lung Association of Maine has led the fight against lung disease and impacts every Maine community with nearly 90% of funds staying in the state. The remainder is used to support national education, research, and public policy programs. The American Lung Association of Maine is supported by private Events like the donations and volunTrek Across Maine teers–people just like you! are important to The Trek Across Cianbro as a way to Maine itself is an give back to the extraordinary event. communities we From its humble beginlive and work in, ning in 1985, the Trek Across Maine is now while promoting nationally recognized as good health, a premier cycling event physical activity, with over 1,800 cyclists and team building. from all over the United States riding their bicycles 180 miles from the beautiful western mountains to the rock bound coast of Maine. Averaging 60 miles per day, cyclists are supported by over 400 volunteers, dozens of public safety representatives, and several of Maine’s bike shop mechanics who carry gear, direct traffic, fix bikes, provide food and water, and supply an endless amount of support as bikers make their way across the state. Cianbro Corporation is a long time supporter of the Trek. For many years the company has pledged money in support of individual team members riding in the Trek. Last year, Cianbro joined forces with U.S. Cellular to co-sponsor a team of ten cyclists. In 2008, Cianbro increased its participation in the Trek through sole
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Seated from left to right (front row) Stephanie Cote, Rick Leonard, Christine Nadeau, and Megan Ladd; (second row) Brian Rancourt, Luc Allain, Jennifer Williams, Justin Ladd, and Orlin Watson; (third row) Bruce Metrick, Cory Verrill, Brian LeComte, Mike LeComte, Lauren Benttinen, and Doug Dow; (fourth row Cianbro Team volunteers) Deb Ladd, Becky Thompson and Ashley Perry; Not present for the photo: Connor Leonard, Gary Rancourt, and Peter Rancourt; Unable to ride due to injury and/or schedule conflicts: Steve Foster, Teplyn Fournier, Wayne May, and Rozalyn Peterson
sponsorship of the 18-person team, providing a team matching donation, and presenting a promotional display in Team Tent City on the second day of the event. Events like the Trek Across Maine are important to Cianbro as a way to give back to the communities we live and work in, while promoting good health, physical activity, and team building. The 2008 Cianbro Trek Team should be congratulated for their accomplishments. Together, they not only completed the challenge for riding 180 miles in three days, but also raised approximately $16,500 in pledge money, participated in hundreds of miles of training rides, received education and training on road cycling, and promoted health and wellness with Cianbro can-do spirit and style. The team appreciates the support received from senior managers Alan Burton, Geoff Thomas, and Aldo Servello. A special thank you to Peter Foster, his family, and the team at Eastern Manufacturing for their active promotion of the Trek and their support of the Cianbro Trekkers If you would like to participate in the 2009 Trek Across Maine by riding in the event or becoming a volunteer, please contact Rick Leonard at 207-679-2250. For more information about the American Lung Association of Maine and the Trek, visit www.mainelung.org. It’s never too early to register for the event and space is limited. Come join in the fun. Let’s make the 25th Anniversary Cianbro Trek Team the biggest and best yet!