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Paul, age 4, hands a cold water bottle to Justin Divirgilio after completing the 30-mile cycling course, Aug. 3.

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TORRINGTON — The Tour of the Litchfield Hills returned Sunday, Aug. 3, with athletes hitting the streets, mostly by bike but also by foot, for the annual non-competitive event.

Raising money for the Cancer Care Fund of the Litchfield Hills, hundreds of active individuals departed from Coe Memorial Park in Torrington on routes that took them around the Northwest Corner.

Cyclist routes included distances ranging from 12 to 100 miles, while runners and walkers trekked 2.4-, 4.2- and 6-mile courses.

Justin Divirgilio, of Albany, New York, completed the 30-mile bike route. He said he has been attending the event for four years and enjoys taking part in a positive community outing while supporting a good cause.

“My sister-in-law passed away a couple years ago from breast cancer,” Divirgilio said. “It’s nice to contribute to something that’s helping other people.”

Since 2004, the Tour of the Litchfield Hills has raised approximately $2 million for the cause. To learn more or to donate, visit tourofthelitchfieldhills.com.

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