This year, Team Tangerine is again walking in the UMass Walk to Cure Cancer to raise money for cancer research and to remember Justine Claise, who passed away on June 28, 2005, at the age of 27. She bravely fought cancer for a year and a half. Justine was a loving wife to Matthew West, a funny and caring daughter to Anne and Bob Claise, a friend more than a sister to her brother Matt and sister-in-law Bronwyn. She was a beloved member of the Claise and West families, and a beloved friend to many who still miss her warm presence over every dinner and every laugh. She was a kind, genuine person, and was an active participant in cancer fundraising before and after she was diagnosed.
This will be our team’s fifth year participating in the Walk, and every year we have been honored by UMass as one of the top 25 fundraising teams. Over the last five years, Team Tangerine has raised over $28,000.00 for cancer research! We have lost none of the commitment, joy and fulfillment that we experience as we get ready to raise money for a great cause and come together to celebrate Justine’s life. Each year we are more and more committed to do our part in raising money and raising hope for all those affected by cancer.
We are honored that so many of you have continued to support us in the last five years. Each year you have helped us to fight the good fight, you have lifted our spirits, and you have helped us honor our beloved Justine. She is the inspiration we keep to reach further, to do more, and to keep on creating ripples for a cause that we are committed to. Justine would be immensely proud of the generosity and the support you have shown us, and the contributions to cancer research in her name.
To donate, please make checks payable to the Walk to Cure Cancer, and mail your checks to: Team Tangerine, C/O Leann E. Ledoux, 28 Jeppson Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606.
You can also donate via credit card on this web page (please see instructions below.)
If you are interested in walking with us on September 13th or would like further information, please email Lee at leann.ledoux@gmail.com. Also, please check out our MySpace page, www.myspace.com\walkteamtangerine, where you can view photos, messages, and find information about our team and the Walk. You can also find us on Facebook!