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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.

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.” 

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.

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."

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.”