Team Lyons was founded in memory of Joe Lyons, who suffered a fatal heart attack on July 8, 2007 while competing in the inaugural Cohasset Triathlon. The Cohasset Triathlon benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and the mission to find a cure for juvenile (type 1) diabetes. Only 38 years old when he passed away, Joe left behind his wife, Karen, and 7 year old son Sam (now 9), who has been living with diabetes since he was 2.

On June 29th, 2008, 54 members of Team Lyons crossed the finish line at the Cohasset Triathlon. Thanks to the generosity and support of all of our volunteers and contributors, Team Lyons raised over $63,000 for JDRF!

On June 28, 2009, Team Lyons will return to Cohasset to raise money for JDRF. For the second consecutive year, Sam Lyons will sound the gun to start the race, and Team Lyons will compete as one to honor the generous, loving, and athletic person that Joe Lyons was. Besides being a champion for the cure for Juvenile Diabetes, Joe was a Little League coach, soccer coach, Treasurer of his son's PTO, graduate student, animal lover, athlete, golf buddy, father, friend, and husband. Joe's many interests and facets have been reborn in Team Lyons. Over 50 friends, colleagues, family, acquaintances, and even relative strangers have united to compete in the Cohasset Triathlon in Joe's memory and to continue his quest to make a difference in the world. Out of tragedy there grew unity, companionship — Team Lyons.

Team Lyons is very excited to share the race field this June with Tri Team for Diabetes, a group of athletes of all levels and ages who are living with type 1 diabetes. This inspiring group of athletes is providing a real life example of living in a world where diabetes is a factor, not a focus. For more information about Tri Team for Diabetes visit http://www.cohassettri.com/triteam.php.

We appreciate your support. Together we can make a difference!