Projo Running Blog

Providence Journal sports writer Carolyn Thornton blogs the Rhode Island running scene.

June 2, 2007 Archives


Former professor and friend shares fond memories of Blais

12:16 AM Sat, Jun 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Dr. Deb Marciano taught Jonathan Blais many years ago when she was a professor at Rhode Island College and he was studying to become a special education teacher. But the bond that developed between the two grew to become much......

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Elite triathlete Reed dedicates Alcatraz attempt to Blais

12:05 AM Sat, Jun 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

During his 2-year battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease, triathlete Jonathan Blais inspired many, many people to become what he called "Team Blazeman Warriors" and help him in his "War on ALS.'' One of those individuals is Olympic hopeful Matt Reed,......

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