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Local Marathon victim receives all-inclusive cruise from Vantage Trave

First responders and victims, all heroes of the tragic Boston Marathon bombings gathered together Friday night, November 8th, for a celebratory countdown to a free all-inclusive 11-day cruise through the south of France sponsored by Vantage Deluxe World Travel.

Of those who attended was Mery Daniel, a 31 year-old medical school graduate and Haitian immigrant, who lost her left leg from the Boston marathon bombings in April. 

Vantage has partnered with the One Fund to provide the river cruise through the south of France aboard the deluxe ms River Discovery II starting on December 11, 2013 in an effort to thank Boston’s heroes for their inspiration, courage and kindness. Between round trip airfare and the cruise itself, Vantage's gift to victims and first responders totals approximately $364,000.

The countdown event was held at Vantage Deluxe World Travel’s Boston headquarters at 90 Canal Street Boston, MA.

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