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Dorchester Youth Gear Up for Race Day

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Runner’s Club President/Boston Police Officer Cecil Jones with some of the young runners

In preparation for this weekend’s Boston’s Run To Remember, The Colonel Daniel Marr Boys & Girls Training Team completed their six week training program with a shopping trip to the New Balance Factory Store. 20 Dorchester youth between the ages of 10 and 14 joined with Boston Police officers and staff members from New Balance and the Boys & Girls Club on a trip to pick out a pair of sneakers for the race, courtesy of New Balance. New Balance is a sponsor of the Run to Remember and a long-time supporter of the Boston Police Runner’s Club.

Continue reading for more Photos from yesterday’s shopping trip.

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Outside the New Balance Factory Store, Brighton


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Commissioner O’Toole talks with some of the participants


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Finding the right fit


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The runners trying out thier new shoes

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Posted by Commissioner's Office on March 10, 2006 11:56 AM |

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