Runners, bikers, walkers take marathon in stride

March 7, 2007
Team Biotene helps raise money and increase awareness for more than 50 local and national charitable organizations at Los Angeles marathon.

With more than 20,629 entrants, 1,500 volunteers and a 26.2-mile course to conquer, members of Team Biotene walked, biked, and ran their way toward the finish line of Los Angeles' 22nd annual marathon!

The dedicated employees of Laclede, the makers of Biotene and Oral Balance Dry Mouth products, endured months of rigorous training to help raise money and increase awareness for more than 50 local and national charitable organizations.

During the three-day event which began March 2 with a health expo through marathon day March, Team Biotene distributed more than 75,000 Biotene sample packs to thousands of participants through goodie bags and give-aways!

"It's great to be with thousands of other people all trying to make it to the finish while supporting their charities," Team Biotene member Dale Lauterback said. "it was a blast biking through the streets of L.A. seeing people chewing packs of Biotene Gum!"

The marathon has raised more than $17million dollars to date.

For more information about Biotene products or additional events sponsored by Team Biotene, call (800) 922-5856 or visit www.biotene.com.