This is always one of my favorite issues of Maine Women. Every person profiled is remarkable. You can’t help but feel inspired and ready to
Month: July 2015
Tri for a Cure: How it really began
If it weren’t for Pat Jordan, who passed away in May, there would be no Tri for a Cure. It was Pat who lovingly pointed
Helping people ‘feel empowered in the fight’
Marty Hamre Events Director Maine Cancer Foundation www.mainecancer.org Marty Hamre, who grew up in Ohio, moved to Maine in 1991 in “search of the beautiful
‘Everything about the Tri keeps me coming back’
Kate Kelly, 58 Longtime Triathlete Cumberland Kate Kelly has not missed a single race since the Tri for a Cure’s inception eight years ago. And
‘Tri for a Cure hits home’
Melissa Smith, 45 Event sponsor President/CEO, WEX, Inc. South Portland www.wexinc.com Though Melissa Smith, president and CEO of WEX Inc., doesn’t have much time to
‘I feel fortunate to be a part of something so amazing’
Carolyn Hoffman, 46 Medical Coordinator Falmouth A Yarmouth nurse who has been volunteering at the annual Tri for a Cure triathlon in South Portland in
Tri training should include nutritional prep
Deborah Giroux of Falmouth began increasing the number of calories she consumed per day about six weeks before the Tri for a Cure triathlon. She
It’s all in the timing
When cancer hits someone you love, everything changes. Stay with me. This isn’t a sentimental look at suffering or loss, or even an inspirational message.
Dual competition
Men are competitive by nature, so they say. I’ve played my fair share of competitive sports over the years, and still do. However, I’ve never
First defense against HPV – prevention
According to the American Cancer Society, about 12,900 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year. Another 4,100 will die from it. While this
