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Beat the Bay State Challenge - by the numbers!

Our fifth annual Beat the Bay State Challenge (BTBS) is complete. This month-long virtual walking/running challenge for all abilities has turned into our biggest annual fundraiser. Your participation made it even bigger and better in 2024!

57,790 total miles logged
$23,346 raised through fundraising
$16,500 contributed by corporate supporters
655 participants
38 teams total

Top Participant Miles:
Bill Ashworth - 510.72 miles
Gary Bailey - 477.9 miles
Jeff Gould - 403 miles
Patty Shine - 362.9 miles
Brenda Morris - 321.27 miles
Linda Desjardins - 314 miles
Clare Franco - 305.7 miles
Stephen Flecchia - 287.35 miles
Barbara Grandberg - 280.58 miles
David Douglas - 279.2 miles
See all results

Top Team Miles: North Medford Club 5,914.53 miles; See all results
Individual Fundraiser: $700 raised by Donna Laquidara-Carr
Team Fundraiser: $1430 raised by Holyoke Street
Biggest Team: 62 Participants for VHB
Raffle Winners for New WalkMass Beanie: Chelsea Murphy, Michael Auger, Matthew Wilson, Megan Stokes

Thank you for being part of the Beat the Bay State Challenge. We couldn’t have done it without you!

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