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Running and Walking in the Rain, 7th Annual 5K Lucero Memorial Race is a Success and Cynthia's Legacy Grows

Despite driving rain on Sunday, September 28, 121 runners and walkers “finished the race” for Dr. Cynthia Lucero, the talented young psychologist who died during the 2002 Boston marathon and raised funds for her legacy. That legacy is training--through language and cultural immersion—culturally sensitive and linguistically competent psychologists (in Spanish) to care for Latinos, the fastest growing segment of the US population.

John Lohan of West Roxbury was the overall male winner and Sasha Lambert of Jamaica Plain was the all-round female winner, who is also a student in the MSPP Latino Mental Health Program. [Click here to read more...]

> Click here for official race results posted at www.coolrunning.com

> Click here for more photos from the Latino Mental Health Breakfast and the 5K Run/Walk

President Nicholas Covino speaks to the attendees of the Latino Mental Health Breakfast (above)

"Team Mo" before the race!

The start of the race.

Overall male winner, John Lohan of West Roxbury.

All-round female winner, Sasha Lambert of Jamaica Plain and MSPP Latino Mental Health Program student.

Updated 9/30/08