争夺影响力
It’s no secret that Eagles everywhere love to give back, even if doing so requires months of training and a grueling 26.2英里锻炼. 今年, more than 60 太阳城网赌平台 students and 15 alumni have signed up to run the 128th Boston Marathon for charities of their choosing, raising thousands for life-changing organizations like 丹娜-法伯 and Special Olympics Massachusetts. Read about their inspirations below, and cheer them on in whatever way works for you, whether it's a donation or a high-five at Mile 21.
为了治愈而奔跑
For sophomore 杰克格里芬, running the Boston Marathon isn’t just about completing a race, "it’s about making a tangible difference in the lives of families facing the unimaginable challenges of cancer.” He and 19 others are raising money for organizations like the 丹娜-法伯 Cancer Institute, 影响黑素瘤, and The Family Reach Foundation, while dedicating their races to loved ones impacted by cancer and other diseases.
- 约翰尼·亚当斯: 关怀护理渐冻症
- 欧文·阿纳斯塔斯25年: 丹娜-法伯
- 泰勒·卡拉汉27岁: 丹娜-法伯
- Colleen Carey '05: TargetCancer Foundation
- Brett Chase '06: 奇迹里程
- Giovanni Culotta '26: 丹娜-法伯
- Rhys Delaney '05: 寻找治愈方法
- Michele McGovern Gilbert '89: Joslin Diabetes Research Foundation
- 杰克·格里芬26岁: The Family Reach Foundation
- Maureen Keegan '10: 丹娜-法伯
- Ryan McCaffrey '09, JD'15: 丹娜-法伯
- 保罗·麦克纳马拉: MGH Pediatric Cancer Team
- 哈德利·米德尔顿24岁: 影响黑素瘤
- 奥德丽·米切尔: 丹娜-法伯
- 凯蒂·莫里森,M.A. '24: 丹娜-法伯
- 奥利维亚·普林24岁: The Joe Andruzzi Foundation
- 麦迪逊·鲁比诺博士.D. 候选人: 丹娜-法伯
- 26岁的Colleen Ryan: 丹娜-法伯
- 莉莉·斯蒂尔24岁: 影响黑素瘤
- Betsy Flynn Sullivan '85: MGH Pediatric Cancer Team
“My mom is 100% my inspiration for running to support 丹娜-法伯. Watching someone battle cancer with everything they have was incredibly inspiring and I felt like I needed to do something to give back. I know that she will be watching over me the entire race.”
Giving back to the community
Junior 恩典Petrick and sophomore 安娜·奎因 are running on behalf of an organization near and dear to their hearts: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts. “They’ve given me a community of Littles and BC students that I am so grateful for,” said Petrick of the mentoring program, which has a 太阳城网赌平台 chapter. “I love running around with my Little every week—she keeps me active whether we’re playing basketball, 足球, 或标记.”
- Michael Birschbach MBA'26: 眼睛和耳朵
- Matthew Contaldi '18: Campus School at 太阳城网赌平台
- Caroline Driscoll '27: 马丁W. Richard Charitable Foundation
- Zade赫希 '27: Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England
- 海莉·帕塔基26岁: 波士顿公共图书馆
- 艾克·帕萨特26岁: 红袜基金会
- 格蕾丝·佩特里克25岁: Big Brothers Big Sisters
- 安娜·奎恩26岁: Big Brothers Big Sisters
- 詹姆斯·雷丁: Brookline Education Foundation
- Dawn Schottlandt '98: 穿着跑鞋
- 布鲁克·施瓦布: 红袜基金会
Favorite song on your running playlist?
'No Surrender' by Bruce Springsteen.
Supporting inclusive athletics
Sophomore 尼古拉斯Stec was initially drawn to the 网球运动员的 & 浓缩中心 because of its acronym (it matches his last name!) but after reading about its mission, he was hooked. He's already surpassed his $7,500 fundraising goal for the afterschool program, which provides free and low-cost tennis lessons, 学者, and life skills programming to underserved Boston youth. “As a lifelong tennis player, I know how many important lessons you can learn about yourself and about life on the court,Stec说.
- 24岁的布兰登·阿姆斯特朗: 波士顿的分数
- 艾尔弗雷德·巴尼: Special Olympics of Massachusetts
- 帕特里克·康罗伊25岁: 玩球基金会
- 梅根·菲茨杰拉德12岁: 261年无所畏惧
- 蒂娅·盖伊26岁: InnerCity举重
- 尼古拉斯·斯特克26岁: 网球运动员的 & 浓缩中心
- 玛德琳沙利文 '23, M.A. '25: 奔跑中的女孩
- 克里斯·田中1997年: 霍伊特基金会
- 布罗迪·惠策尔26岁: Special Olympics of Massachusetts
What will be going through your mind at Mile 21?
“感激之情. For the opportunity to run the best race in the world for the best cause in the world, for everyone who supported me on my journey (especially my family), and for the amazing school I get to call my home away from home. ”
Extending a helping hand
Senior 安娜贝拉Beaton had personal reasons for selecting the Brigham and Women's Hospital 步进强中心 for her charity. 作为女儿, (外)孙女, and niece of veterans who has also lost a loved one to suicide, Beaton is familiar with the complex physical and emotional effects of trauma. "The 步进强中心 represents strength, 勇气, 弹性, 同情, and hope for trauma survivors,她说. "I am so proud to run in honor and memory of those who cannot."
“哈雷的房子 was my BC PULSE placement my sophomore year. It helped to orient me to a life of service for others and has radically changed the lives of so many.”
Raising autism awareness
When senior 爱米利娅·博格斯 joined the Flutie Foundation’s marathon team, she thought her only BC connection would be the football legend himself. But at a team event in Southie, she met a member of the foundation who has autism and happens to work at BC’s popular Hillside Cafe. “It is incredible to see what he has accomplished through the Flutie Foundation,” said Boggs. “We get lunch once a week after his shift and I could not be more grateful for our new friendship.”
- 艾米莉亚·博格斯24小时: Dougie's Team for Autism
- 埃拉·韦弗24岁: Dougie's Team for Autism
“I am incredibly excited to be running for an amazing foundation that uplifts the community affected by autism and has strong connections with BC! ”