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2/16/04

MARATHON ORGANIZERS AT SLU SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

CANTON – Organizers of the May 1 inaugural Canton-St. Lawrence University 
Marathon are seeking volunteers from the community to assist with the event, 
which includes a marathon, half-marathon and 5K race. The races will be 
followed by a day of entertainment on the University's quad, as part of 
St. Lawrence's annual Spring Fest celebration.
	Volunteers are needed for a variety of duties, including checking 
in runners during a race expo on the afternoon and evening of Friday, April 
30; setting up and taking down the race staging area; checking in runners 
on race day; serving food and drinks before and after the races; handing 
out water and sports drinks along the course; presenting runners with medals 
after the race; and cleaning up after the events. 
	Organizers estimate that about 100 volunteers will be needed to 
make the events a success. Individuals or groups may volunteer; there 
will be 12 aid stations along the course and if a group wishes to volunteer 
together, they can be placed as a group at a station. Each aid station 
needs to be staffed by at least four people, but more may be assigned if 
volunteers wish to stay together as a group.
	To volunteer, contact Maureen Williams by phoning 315-229-5646 or 
e-mailing mwilliams@stlawu.edu. Volunteers should indicate whether they 
are offering assistance as individuals or groups. Hours volunteered will 
vary, depending upon the assignment; volunteer assistance will be necessary 
for some hours on Friday, April 30, and from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on 
Saturday, May 1. As the race date nears, volunteers will be notified of 
assignments and hours. 

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