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Philantropy
Betty Riel Triathlon

OVER $8000 RAISED FOR CANCER PATIENTS

Mona ROCHON ning from there back to CVR.
On August 26, the Betty Riel Foundation This triathlon is not meant as a competi-
held the 3rd edition of its triathlon. This year, tion, but as a friendly sporting event. The first
as in the past, participants could go through participant to cross the finish line was Glen
the three events of the triathlon in a team, Tanahill, who did the Full Monty, that is, he
or by themselves. The events consisted of participated in all three events.
cycling from CVR to Arthur-Pigeon High
School, followed by kayaking on the Over $8000 was raised on this event, which
Chateauguay river to Dewittville, and run- was very emotional, this year. Mrs. Riel’s hus-

This triathlon is not meant as a competition, but as a
friendly sporting event. The first participant to cross the
September 7, 2017 is, he participated in all three events.
finish line was Glen Tanahill, who did the Full Monty, that

The Southwest News band Gilles passed away recently. She said he transportation to Montreal hospitals in June

alone. With every dollar raised through their
had always been a partner in her endeavours
to help those in need, and she had promised
fundraising events throughout the year, they
are able to help many patients in the region.
him she would hold the triathlon, when it
became clear he would not be there with her
More fundraising events will follow
this year. She, along with all volunteers,
Facebook
at
page
Foundation
Riel
- sported his name on their t-shirt, as a tribute. this year. To learn more, visit the Betty
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The Betty Riel Foundation was able to pay