Sunday, June 6, 2010 is the 8^th Annual Community Chest Challenge, a mini-triathalon to benefit local human service organizations. Teams representing various local organizations, including a team from Gaining Ground, will pedal, run and paddle through historic Concord and Carlisle. The spirit of the race is meeting a challenge through teamwork as demonstrated by the efforts of the many agencies and programs supported by the Community Chest.

This year the Gaining Ground team has a goal of raising $3,000. Would you please join us in meeting this challenge? Any amount you can contribute helps us reach our goal. You may donate online through this secure website:

http://www.cccommunitychest.org/challenge.php.

Please indicate that you would like your donation to go towards the GAINING GROUND TEAM.

Or if you prefer, you may send a personal check (pay to Concord-Carlisle Community Chest) to:

    Concord-Carlisle Community Chest
    Community Agencies Building
    111 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner
    Concord, MA 01742

Please mail by May 31 and indicate that you would like your donation to go towards the GAINING GROUND TEAM.

And consider coming out to cheer the teams on - the race will start and finish at the Old Manse on Monument Street. Start time is 8 a.m. The bike route will traverse Lowell Street, Route 225 in Carlisle and Monument Street. The running section covers Main Street to the South Bridge Boat House where the canoe paddle begins. The paddle will finish at the Old Manse.

Thanks for your support!!