11 h. 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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50 h. 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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4 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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5 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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6 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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6 d. 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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7 d. 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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9 d. ago Why I’m Running: ‘I am fully capable of achieving anything I set my mind to’

Samantha Sheppard has always been a runner. After recovering from surgery and running the 2024 Mesa Marathon, she re-qualified for Boston. The post Why I’m Running: ‘I am fully capable of achieving anything I set my mind to’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago He’s running Boston for ‘the lifeline’ he found at The Home for Little Wanderers

Jake Mikalauskis is running the Boston Marathon for the Home for Little Wanderers charity team. The post He’s running Boston for ‘the lifeline’ he found at The Home for Little Wanderers appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago ‘Running Boston has been a lifelong dream’ for this Winchester resident

Andrea Battinelli is running the Boston Marathon with Dana-Farber whose "compassionate care gives hope to so many families — including the McGoverns." The post ‘Running Boston has been a lifelong dream’ for this Winchester resident appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago During her marathon training, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer

Logan Buraczynski is running the Boston Marathon with Team Tufts Medical Center. The post During her marathon training, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Why I’m Running: ‘My sister was treated for two brain tumors at Mass General’

Marie Walton is running the Boston Marathon to support Mass General Hospital after her sister was treated with “compassionate care." The post Why I’m Running: ‘My sister was treated for two brain tumors at Mass General’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago She’s running to support a cause that helps her aunt ‘maintain independence’

"My Aunt Irene Hill is legally blind, and over the past fewyears, I’ve watched her navigate the challenges of progressive vision loss," Elizabeth Pollard wrote. The post She’s running to support a cause that helps her aunt ‘maintain independence’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago He’s running the Boston Marathon to honor the memory of his late mother

"What has kept me motivated in her absence are the amazing stories that people have relayed to me, the ways in which my mom impacted their lives." The post He’s running the Boston Marathon to honor the memory of his late mother appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Why I’m Running: ‘No women should question their safety when they step outside’

Ridgely Provencal is running for the Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation, which advocates for women’s safety. The post Why I’m Running: ‘No women should question their safety when they step outside’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Why I’m Running: ‘For everyone touched by cancer’s cruel hand’

Amanda Bathory is running for Dana-Farber as a tribute to her mom. The post Why I’m Running: ‘For everyone touched by cancer’s cruel hand’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Her late father asked her to run the Boston Marathon. She’s honoring his request.

"This April, I will honor his request—giving back to the place that gave us more time, more hope, and more love than we could have ever asked for." The post Her late father asked her to run the Boston Marathon. She’s honoring his request. appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Why I’m Running: ‘Every step I take is for my mom and those fighting’

Erika McMahon is running for Team AFSP to raise funds for suicide prevention efforts. The post Why I’m Running: ‘Every step I take is for my mom and those fighting’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago She lost her sister to a car crash. Now, she’s running the Boston Marathon in her honor.

"Every step will be a tribute—to her dream, to the caregivers at Tufts, and the incredible power of love." The post She lost her sister to a car crash. Now, she’s running the Boston Marathon in her honor. appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago This BC student is running the Boston Marathon for Special Olympics Massachusetts

"It has been a consistent pocket of joy during my weeks, providing a true sense of purpose and connection." The post This BC student is running the Boston Marathon for Special Olympics Massachusetts appeared first on Boston.com.

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