2008 November > Swansea Cheers on Marathoners
The Swansea community hosted a neighbourhood cheering and entertainment centre at Lakeshore Blvd. W. and Windermere Ave. on Sunday, September 28th to support the participants of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Hundreds of excited people gathered to create an amazing cheering section for the more than 10,000 marathon runners from over 35 countries that ran or walked in the marathon. Families and friends came by to also enjoy the entertainment that included dancers, martial artists, fitness demonstrations and music. Pancakes were served and Cheese Boutique provided delicious pastries and treats to keep the energy high for cheering on the marathoners. Many thanks to the four Swansea organizations who organized the event: Swansea Area Ratepayers' Association, Swansea Community Recreation Centre, Swansea Royal Canadian Legion and Swansea Town Hall. We're looking forward to seeing the important event become an annual one.
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| Michelle Hillier of Fit2Dance leads her team of dancers through a high-paced dance and rhythm routine |
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| Over 10,000 runners made their way past the cheering section |
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| The men from the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 46, were on the sidelines showing their support |
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| Cheri DiNovo, MPP Parkdale-High Park, and Gillian cheer on the runners |
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| Cheese Boutique provided delicious fresh pastries and assorted treats |
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| The Royal Scottish Country Dance Association was in fine form showcasing their dance moves on stage |
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| Who's up for a stack of pancakes? Nick is pictured serving delicious pancakes to Bertha |
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| The Trilogy Martial Arts Karate school was in attendance with several of their students and instructors conducting karate demonstrations |
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| Councillor Bill Saundercook took the lead as host of the event |
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| Peggy Nash led the cheering of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathoners at the Swansea neighbourhood cheering and entertainment centre at Lakeshore Blvd. W. and Windermere Ave. on Sunday, Sept. 28th |
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| The Trilogy Martial Arts Karate school put on entertaining demonstrations at the Swansea neighbourhood cheering and entertainment centre at Lakeshore Blvd. W. and Windermere Ave. during the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon |
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