4 h. ago How losing her ‘biggest cheerleader’ led her to the Boston Marathon

"My dad was my best friend. I am so glad I get to run for him and raise money for cancer research." The post How losing her ‘biggest cheerleader’ led her to the Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

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40 h. ago Why I’m Running: ‘Challenges are opportunities to grow stronger’

Vicki Saengkheune is running to benefit the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center's Radiation and Oncology Capital Project. The post Why I’m Running: ‘Challenges are opportunities to grow stronger’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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63 h. ago How volunteering at Pine Street Inn led him to the Boston Marathon

Benjamin Bryant first volunteered at the organization as a teen, which sparked his career in housing policy. For him, running the marathon is a full-circle moment. The post How volunteering at Pine Street Inn led him to the Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago She’s running for Tufts Medical Center to honor her father’s legacy

"Every stride I take is a tribute to him." The post She’s running for Tufts Medical Center to honor her father’s legacy appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 d. ago This BC alum is running Boston for her Marine father and service members

"I am motivated to improve veterans’ quality of life and ultimately assist them in overcoming everyday barriers." The post This BC alum is running Boston for her Marine father and service members appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 d. ago ‘I hope to make everyone proud’: Why this oncology nurse is running Boston

Johny Chau is participating in the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge to raise money for cancer research. The post ‘I hope to make everyone proud’: Why this oncology nurse is running Boston appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago DOUG SCHOEN: Biggest winner and most lamentable losers from Trump's speech

On Tuesday night, it was very hard for anyone who is a neutral observer to do anything other than recognize the forward-looking, expansive nature of President Trump's vision.

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6 d. ago This Hyde Park resident is running Boston and celebrating turning 50

"Running became a way for me to not only improve my physical health, but also my mental health." The post This Hyde Park resident is running Boston and celebrating turning 50 appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 d. ago She beat cancer twice. Now, she’s running the Boston Marathon.

Laura Michelle Fisher is running to raise money for Dana-Farber, the hospital that saved her life. The post She beat cancer twice. Now, she’s running the Boston Marathon. appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 d. ago How the loss of her brother led her to run the Boston Marathon

Heather Diamond is running for Home Base through Massachusetts General Hospital to end veteran suicide. The post How the loss of her brother led her to run the Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago How a father’s promise led the Beggan sisters to run the Boston Marathon

"The moment our dad made that promise to Lindsey changed our lives." The post How a father’s promise led the Beggan sisters to run the Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago She had a heart attack during her first Boston Marathon. She’s running again 10 years later.

"I was having an amazing race when things went terribly wrong on/near Heartbreak Hill." The post She had a heart attack during her first Boston Marathon. She’s running again 10 years later. appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago ‘I am running for myself, for those still fighting, and for those we have lost along the way’

Stephanie Silva is running Boston to raise funds for Haymakers for Hope, which hosts charity boxing and running events to fight cancer. The post ‘I am running for myself, for those still fighting, and for those we have lost along the way’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago ‘To catch Teri when she falls’: Why Noah Jakimo is running Boston for MGH

Noah Jakimo's wife, Teri, ran nearly every day since high school. Now, he is running Boston to raise funds for MGH to support Teri's care team. The post ‘To catch Teri when she falls’: Why Noah Jakimo is running Boston for MGH appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago This high school senior is running Boston for veterans like his dad

Seth Mendoza is an 18-year-old running in his father's place after a surgery put him out of this year's race. The post This high school senior is running Boston for veterans like his dad appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago This Boston native is running for Mass. General Hospital in honor of family’s health journey

"It’s my way of giving back to a hospital that has given so much to my family while raising awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research." The post This Boston native is running for Mass. General Hospital in honor of family’s health journey appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago How a friend’s battle with melanoma led him to the Boston Marathon

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.

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1 week ago ‘This year is extra special’: Boston Marathon duo to run their 11th race together

Matt Brown and Lucas Carr are raising funds for the Matt Brown Foundation, which supports those affected by illness or injury, particularly paralysis. The post ‘This year is extra special’: Boston Marathon duo to run their 11th race together appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Why I’m Running: ‘I am committed to making every step count’

Marsida Tirana is running the Boston Marathon to combat food insecurity in Greater Boston. The post Why I’m Running: ‘I am committed to making every step count’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago This pediatric ICU nurse is running Boston for the children at MGH

Emily Weimer continues to run and raise funds to support pediatric cancer. The post This pediatric ICU nurse is running Boston for the children at MGH appeared first on Boston.com.

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