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PHOTO: Lynnfielder Featured In Marathon Banners

Lynnfield resident Mary Desir's photo is shown on street banners for the 2012 Boston Marathon.

Earlier this week, Lynnfield resident Mary Desir (middle, right) helped Boston Marathon legend Bill Rodgers (middle, left) unveil the 2012 Boston Marathon street banners.

Mary’s photo was selected by race sponsor John Hancock to represent Boston Marathon fans, in one of eight designs that will line several streets in Boston until the race, scheduled for April 16, 2012. Pictured with Rodgers and Desir are Rob Friedman, assistant vice president John Hancock Sponsorship and Event Marketing (left) and Jim Gallagher, executive vice president, John Hancock Government, Public and Community Relations (right).


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