Jose Garcia is running to raise funds for Massachusetts General Hospital, in memory of his friend. The post How a friend’s battle with melanoma led him to the Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.
The runner is participating in the Boston Marathon to honor their friend, Kerry Thoubboron, who battled melanoma and received care at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). The runner is supporting MGH's work, particularly the comfort provided to Kerry, and views the marathon as a personal challenge. They hope to celebrate their achievement with a beer, symbolizing their enduring friendship and resilience.
