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PHOTOS: Boston Marathon 2012: Who's Running from Wakefield? (And Why?)

There are 20 Wakefield residents running the 2012 Boston Marathon on April 16th. Find out more about each of the runners and why they've decided to go 26.2 miles for a cause.

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With just one week to go until the Boston Marthon, it's time to highlight the individuals from Wakefield who have invested the time, energy, and muscle power to run the 2012 Boston Marathon.

There are 20 Wakefield residents running the 2012 Boston Marathon on April 16th. Find out more about each of them, and why they've decided to put themselves through 26.2 miles for a cause.

Click through the photo gallery to find out more about several of the runners. Browse the full list here:

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  • Suzanne Cappella
  • Jaimee Carleton
  • Richard L. Collette
  • Richard Corapi
  • Kimberly K. Cummings
  • Jennifer M. Desimone
  • Mathieu G. Gagne
  • Laura M. Galopim
  • Patrick S. Glynn
  • Lyons, Matthew
  • Michael J. Mondello
  • Christopher M. Naper
  • Teresa O'Brien
  • Jack Raycroft
  • Angela C. Rogers
  • Ashley Staab
  • Stacey A. Suntken 
  • Vincent P. Sylvia Jr.
  • James W. Vincent
  • Cristina Winsor

Are you running but don't see your name and photo included? Submit it! Email editor Sara Jacobi at sara.jacobi@patch.com or simply upload your photo to the gallery with a caption.

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