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DRESS FOR SUCCESS AND RACE FOR A GREAT CAUSE
MARCH 3 AT LOON MOUNTAIN
15th Annual Briefcase Race Benefits Boston's Faulkner Breast Centre

LINCOLN, NH - The 15th annual TJ Maxx Briefcase Race will be held at Loon Mountain on Saturday, March 3.  Hosted by WCVB-TV's Sportscaster Mike Lynch and TJ Maxx, individuals and teams of five race on an easy dual slalom course while dressed in business attire and carrying a briefcase.  All proceeds from the race go to the Faulkner Hospital Breast Centre in Boston, MA.  Over the past 14 years, the race has raised more than $625,000.

An annual favorite, this race is limited to the first 50 teams that register. The entry fee for a team of five is $750 or $150 for an individual, and all racers will receive a free event t-shirt, race bib, briefcase, promotional items, lift ticket and lunch.  The festivities will kickoff on Friday evening with a reception in the Governor's Lodge from 7 to 10 p.m.  The race will get underway on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and after the race, Mike Lynch will host an après event with a live auction and awards.  To register for the race, please call the Faulkner Hospital Philanthropy Office at 617-983-7309.

Those who cannot make it to the race and want to contribute can participate by clicking on www.briefcaserace.org.  An online auction features tickets to the Ellen DeGeneres Show, antique wooden skis, dinner for two in Boston, Todd English restaurant gift certificate and much more.

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death for women and affects one in eight women. Founded in 1988, the Faulkner Breast Centre is the first of its kind in New England and is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date, comprehensive breast care for women, including active clinical research, high-quality treatment and patient education.

"Faulkner Hospital is proud of its reputation for providing top-notch breast care services to its patients.  Our reputation was earned by not only providing the best medical care to women fighting this disease, but also for alleviating stress that a diagnosis of cancer can cause for a woman and her family," said Tracy Marshall, Director of Philanthropy at Faulkner Hospital.

For a detailed list of Loon Mountain events and up-to-date snow conditions, please visit www.loonmtn.com or call 800-229-LOON. 

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