22 h. ago He’s running Boston with an artificial heart valve: ‘I just want to inspire’

"I just want to inspire other people to break barriers and prove anything is possible," Edward Barnes said. The post He’s running Boston with an artificial heart valve: ‘I just want to inspire’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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24 h. ago This couple is running the Boston Marathon for survivors of ‘life

"When the miles get tough, we’ll think of Spaulding's patients...that will be all the motivation we need to keep going." The post This couple is running the Boston Marathon for survivors of ‘life-altering accidents’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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44 h. ago She’s running Boston for her uncle who ‘would be at the finish line’

Briannon Collins is running for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The post She’s running Boston for her uncle who ‘would be at the finish line’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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44 h. ago She’s running Boston to ‘ensure every child is healthy and thriving’

Pamela Lombardi Melnick is running the 2025 Boston Marathon for Boston Children's Hospital. The post She’s running Boston to ‘ensure every child is healthy and thriving’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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44 h. ago He’s running his 11th Boston Marathon for pediatric cancer research

Tim Sullivan is running the 2025 Boston Marathon for Massachusetts General Hospital. The post He’s running his 11th Boston Marathon for pediatric cancer research appeared first on Boston.com.

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66 h. ago Why I’m Running: ‘Without Children’s Hospital I would not be here today’

Kaleigh Neuhauser is running the Boston Marathon with BCH's Miles for Miracles team. The post Why I’m Running: ‘Without Children’s Hospital I would not be here today’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Why I’m Running: ‘The Boston Marathon represents the spirit of perseverance’

For Morgan DesEnfants, running is her "sanctuary," she says. This year will be her second Boston Marathon. The post Why I’m Running: ‘The Boston Marathon represents the spirit of perseverance’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 d. ago Why I’m Running: ‘I’m thrilled to represent Hospitality Homes’

Marc Volpe is running for Hospitality Homes, an organization that helps patients travel to Boston for healthcare. The post Why I’m Running: ‘I’m thrilled to represent Hospitality Homes’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago He’s running the Boston Marathon for his wife, a stroke survivor

"She demonstrates the importance of advocating for yourself and that you don’t have to let a health scare define you." The post He’s running the Boston Marathon for his wife, a stroke survivor appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago Washington Capitals’ Ovechkin aims for NHL record in honor of pediatric cancer research

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7 d. ago She’s running Boston for her mother — and all who have been ‘touched by cancer’

Anna Harrington is running the Boston Marathon to raise money for Dana-Farber and support brain cancer research. The post She’s running Boston for her mother — and all who have been ‘touched by cancer’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago A mother runs for her daughter: ‘She’s stronger and fiercer than I ever imagined’

Beth McKenna's daughter, Lydia, was born with a rare condition called Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). The post A mother runs for her daughter: ‘She’s stronger and fiercer than I ever imagined’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago This Bates College alum is running Boston ‘to stand against senseless violence’

Olivia Seline is running the 2025 Boston Marathon for the Lingzi Foundation. The post This Bates College alum is running Boston ‘to stand against senseless violence’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago He’s running Boston to support individuals with disabilities and their families

"The challenge is significant, but the cause is close to my heart, and that gives me all the motivation I need to push through." The post He’s running Boston to support individuals with disabilities and their families appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago His brother was killed in Iraq. He’s running Boston for veterans and their families.

Chris Sapp is running the 2025 Boston Marathon for Semper Fi & America's Fund. The post His brother was killed in Iraq. He’s running Boston for veterans and their families. appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Des Linden, 2018 Boston Marathon champion, is back for an even dozen at her favorite race

"It’s one of those things that I can put on the calendar, and it’s easy to get out the door." The post Des Linden, 2018 Boston Marathon champion, is back for an even dozen at her favorite race appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Why I’m Running: ‘The 2025 Boston Marathon feels like a homecoming’

Karoline Etter is taking a victory lap at home. The post Why I’m Running: ‘The 2025 Boston Marathon feels like a homecoming’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago He’s running with his sister to support the Boston Public Library

"It has always been [our] dream to make a 'comeback' and cross the finish line together!" said Jefferson Driscoll. The post He’s running with his sister to support the Boston Public Library appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago He’s pursuing a career as a physician, and running Boston for his late mother

Jack Miller is running the 2025 Boston Marathon for Massachusetts General Hospital. The post He’s pursuing a career as a physician, and running Boston for his late mother appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago She’s running Boston for that charity that ‘unites the defining threads’ of her life

Kailey Skarinka is running to support the United Service Organization. The post She’s running Boston for that charity that ‘unites the defining threads’ of her life appeared first on Boston.com.

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