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The annual Mary’s Firemen for a Cure fundraiser benefits breast cancer awareness and was started by Bridgton firefighter Wayne Allen and his wife, Mary, in 2003, two years before she died of the disease.
Firefighters from the Auburn and Lewiston fire departments race down “Big Buck” during the Mary’s Firemen for a Cure fundraiser at Lost Valley in Auburn on Saturday. Five teams of firefighters and one National Ski Patrol team participated during the 17th annual event. The fundraiser for breast cancer awareness is named after Mary Allen, the late wife of Bridgton firefighter Wayne Allen. The Allen family started the annual firefighter’s race in 2003, two years before Mary Allen passed away from breast cancer. Pictured from left, Auburn firefighter Zach Braband, Auburn firefighter Ryan Demers, retired Auburn firefighter Mike Lecompte, Lewiston firefighter Troy Cailler and Lewiston firefighter Rick Emmons. The team called themselves “Lewburn.” Daryn Slover/Sun Journal Buy this PhotoHarrison firefighter Henry Hudson, right, steers his team of firefighters down “Big Buck” during the Mary’s Firemen for a Cure fundraiser at Lost Valley in Auburn on Saturday. Five teams of firefighters and one National Ski Patrol team participated during the 17th annual event. The fundraiser for breast cancer awareness is named after Mary Allen, the late wife of Bridgton firefighter Wayne Allen. The Allen family started the annual firefighter’s race in 2003, two years before Mary Allen passed away from breast cancer. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal Buy this PhotoBridgton firefighter Wayne Allen started Mary’s Firemen for a Cure fundraiser in 2003 with his late wife, Mary, two years before she died from breast cancer. Proceeds from the annual event benefit breast cancer awareness. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal Buy this Photo
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