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Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Bringing All Walks Together: The Turkey Trot for Memory

For the second year, Shrewsbury is the home for this run to benefit the Alzheimer's Association.

For the past four years, Jane Lizotte has run the Boston Marathon with her sister and brother in memory of their father, the Honorable Francis P. O'Connor, to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association.  O'Connor, who served as a justice on the Massachusetts Supreme Court for several years, died of complications from Alzheimer's Disease five years ago. Last year, Lizotte decided to bring the race home to Shrewsbury, and on Thanksgiving because it was her dad's favorite holiday. "My dad was a wonderful man who, in his words, 'felt blessed to be surrounded by a loving family and a wonderful community.' My dad's favorite activities included spending time with his family, attending mass at St. Mary's, working in his garden, and doing just …

Saturday, November 26, 2011

VIDEO: First Annual Turkey Trot

More than 400 runners enjoyed a Thanksgiving run.

The First Annual Shrewsbury Turkey Trot brought more than 400 runners and walkers to the 5-mile and 2-mile run looping through town on Thanksgiving Day. Sherwood Middle School Principal Jane Lizotte started the run this year with her family to honor her father who died from Alzheimer's. The proceeds from the run will go to the Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts/New Hampshire. There is still time to donate to the cause.

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