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Drive to snuff smoking propels charity cyclist 

There is a reason John Fischer bikes. Tobacco killed both his parents and his two half sisters. His son has developed asthma after smoking for years but won't quit. His brother smokes.

"I have been angry with tobacco for many years," he said.

Thirteen years ago, Fischer decided to bike the Trek Across Maine, a 200-mile ride, as a fundraiser for the American Lung Association. That year, he raised $1,100. Almost every year since, that number has increased. He returned June 16 from his most recent ride, a 1,710-mile loop through northern New England, which raised more than $26,000. All told, Fischer has garnered over $190,000 in donations for the American Lung Assocation.

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