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Paul and Cynthia Villanova from Navarre headed to the Boston Marathon this year to raise money for a charity that helps people with developmental disabilities. Paul had run Boston twice before. Cynthia had not run Boston before but grew up in a town that is on the race route. They entered the race with different perspectives but agreed it was emotional for runners and spectators alike.
Cynthia Villanova, who grew up near Boston, completed her first Boston Marathon this year and said it was an emotional day for runners, friends and family members.
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