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Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition Holds 'Against the Tide'

The annual and statewide Against the Tide fundraising event, to benefit Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition, will take place from 7 a.m. until noon Saturday, Aug. 18 at Nickerson State Park.

The event consists of several different activities: a competitive and recreational 1-mile swim, 2-mile kayak, 3-mile walk, 5K run, and 10K run. New in 2012 is an Aquathlon consisting of a competitive 1-mile swim and the choice of a competitive 5K or 10K run.

For more information and to register, visit www.mbcc.org/swim or call 800-649-MBCC.

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