3 h. 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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39 h. 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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63 h. 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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65 h. 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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3 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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5 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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7 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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1 week ago Celtics flaunt fashion runway flair before Sunday matinee win over Knicks

From cozy knits to sleek neutrals, the Celtics showed off unique pregame styles before Sunday’s victory. The post Celtics flaunt fashion runway flair before Sunday matinee win over Knicks appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Watch: Alex Bregman hits first home run with Red Sox in spring training

Bregman went 3 for 3 in his Red Sox spring training debut. The post Watch: Alex Bregman hits first home run with Red Sox in spring training appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago What do local housing advocates and experts think of Josh Kraft’s housing plan?

After announcing his run for Boston mayor, Josh Kraft gave details about his vision for housing development in the city. The post What do local housing advocates and experts think of Josh Kraft’s housing plan? appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Laura Yavanian is running for Winchester Hospital’s special care nursery

"Winchester Hospital has been near and dear to my heart through the years in the care I received myself, and my family." The post Laura Yavanian is running for Winchester Hospital’s special care nursery appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Gabby Bazemore is running Boston to find a cure for leukemia

This year, she is running the 129th Boston Marathon in her friend's honor, raising funds for the hospital that saved her life. The post Gabby Bazemore is running Boston to find a cure for leukemia appeared first on Boston.com.

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