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Who would you run 26.2 miles for? This month, more than 70 members of the BC community will take on the 130th 艾可直播 Marathon to benefit others: family members battling cancer, teachers and librarians, first responders, and kids with disabilities. They鈥檝e raised thousands of dollars for deserving organizations like the Women's Lunch Place and the Home for Little Wanderers, so go cheer them on, whether it's through an online donation or a high-five at Mile 21.
Giving back to the community
A public library is more than a building full of books, said senior Charlie Coughlin, it鈥檚 a space where 鈥渁nyone, regardless of background, can access knowledge, opportunity, and community.鈥� Coughlin is one of two 艾可直播 raising money to support the 艾可直播 Public Library Fund, which helps expand programs, services, and collections for all 艾可直播ians.
- Kelly Bopp聽'25:聽
- Connor Carey聽'26:聽
- Ryan Connon '20:聽
- Charlie Coughlin聽'26:聽
- Ella Crerar聽'28:聽
- Rudy DeMeo聽'29:聽
- Marian Derryberry M.Ed. '95:聽
- Danny Doherty聽'21:聽
- Lucas Driscoll聽'29:
- Kiley Erickson聽聽'25:聽
- Micaela McCloskey '26:聽
- Georgia Paris '26:聽
- Maeve Weimer聽'27:聽
- Brie Wesner聽'26:聽
Micaela McCloskey
Charles Coughlin
Kelly Bopp
Lucas Driscoll
“ I'm dedicating my run to my buddy and dear friend Margie Richardson. Margie worked in BC Dining for 43 years and was a beloved member of the BC community. She brought so much light, humor, and joy into my life and into the lives of everyone who knew her. Running the Marathon in her honor is a way to carry her legacy forward and celebrate the love, inclusion, and warmth she embodied every single day. ”
Searching for a cure
For many families affected by cancer, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute represents hope and community. has watched her mother battle multiple myeloma for most of her life, and in 2022, her father received a diagnosis of large B-cell non-hodgkins lymphoma. "Without Dana-Farber, my parents would never have seen me go to prom, graduate high school, or be accepted to college,鈥� she said. 鈥淏eing a part of this marathon team is truly the greatest honor of my life.鈥澛�
- Tyler Callahan '27:
- Bo Di Chen聽'26:聽
- Grace Connolly聽'28:
- Giovanni Culotta聽'26:
- Harrison Cutler聽'26:聽
- Daniel Flynn聽'22:聽
- Rachael Grant '26:聽
- Lily Harmon聽'27:
- Maggie Keefe聽'25:聽
- Mary Taber McCarthy聽'08:
- Lindsay Meier聽'26:聽
- Ma铆ra Marques Samary, Computer Science Department:
- Katherine Schultz聽'26:聽
- Nick Verdi聽'22:聽
- Julia Wowkun聽'26:聽
Lindsay Meier
Tyler Callahan
Nick Verdi
Mar铆a Marques Samary
Post-marathon food craving?
Definitely some chicken parm from the North End.
Extending a helping hand
Raising funds for the Herren Project, which supports individuals and families impacted by addiction, has allowed Dana Niland 鈥�17, M.Ed. 鈥�20 to turn the tragic loss of her brother, Sean, into an opportunity to uplift others and destigmatize substance use disorders. 鈥淚鈥檓 proud to run each mile of the marathon for each of my brother鈥檚 26 years of life,鈥� she said. "I'm inspired by the force of willpower that drove him to try again and again to fight addiction, and by the strength of all those in recovery.鈥�
- Matt Alesse '26:聽
- Lydia Blakely MSW '26:聽
- Francesca Ciampa聽'27:聽
- Brenner Enright '27:
- Elisia Gallo '26:
- Tyler de Grandpr茅 '26:聽听摆]
- William Glyman聽'26:聽
- Ana Lago聽'28:聽
- Luke Mangano聽'28:聽
- Willa Melander聽'26:聽
- Sophia Mikula聽'26:聽
- Dana Niland '17, M.Ed. '20:聽
- Andrew Oerther聽'27:聽
- Abbott Wagner聽'27:聽
Francesca Ciampa
Luke Mangano
Elisia Gallo
Abbott Wagner
Best Mile 21 memory?
“ Volunteering in a medical tent at mile 21.4 during last year鈥檚 marathon. While I was initially disappointed to miss the traditional Marathon Monday experience, the day far exceeded my expectations. Treating patients and supporting runners showed me the true heart of the race, and inspired me to run it myself. ”
Promoting inclusive athletics
Expanding access to sports鈥攚hether it鈥檚 through skating scholarships or mentoring programs鈥攊s what鈥檚 motivating these six 艾可直播 on long run days. 鈥淪ports taught me how to work hard, be a good teammate, lose with grace, and stay humble in success,鈥� said Tommy Ribaudo 鈥�26. 鈥淓very child deserves the same chance to learn those lessons.鈥�
- Nikki Ferrante聽'28:聽
- Jasmine Lanata聽'28:聽听摆BC News article]
- Olivia O'Malley '26:聽
- Tommy Ribaudo聽'26:聽
- Skyler Safriet聽'26:聽
- Andrew Vo聽'26:聽
Nikki Ferrante
Andrew Vo
Olivia O'Malley
Tommy Ribaudo
What's on your running playlist?
Daft Punk!
Supporting first responders and the military
As a pre-med student, Merideth Greene 鈥�26 has studied how environmental exposures can shape health outcomes. 鈥淚t is heartbreaking to learn that over 70% of firefighters die from cancer, often linked to the very acts of service that keep the public safe,鈥� she said. Her marathon charity, Last Call Foundation, provides funding, research, and advocacy to improve the physical and mental health of the firefighting community.
- Lulu Bednar '28:聽
- Adrian Benitez Rivera '28:聽
- Merideth Greene聽'26:聽
- Charlotte Hanson聽'26:聽
- Jason Kauper聽'21:聽
- Maddie McGrath聽'26:聽
- Sophie Smith聽'28:
- Kelcie Tierney MBA/MSF '26:聽
Jason Kauper
Kelcie Tierney
Adrian Benitez Rivera
Merideth Greene
Best part of Marathon Monday?
“ Celebrating those who conquer Heartbreak Hill! Also amazing when Mike Beeman (@bman363) runs by and does his little dance for the cheer squad! SLAY THE DAY, REP THE STEPS, LETS GO! ”
Helping patients and hospitals
Seventeen 艾可直播 are racing in support of world-class 艾可直播 hospitals like Mass General, Tufts Medical Center, and 艾可直播 Children's, as well as organizations providing life-changing services to patients suffering from paralysis, stroke, and heart disease. 鈥淭his cause is especially close to my heart not only as a healthcare provider and future Army officer, but as someone who has seen firsthand the role that MGH plays in the city's largest emergencies,鈥� said Margot Sonia 鈥�26. 鈥湴芍辈� is my home, and MGH is right at its heart.鈥�
- Logan Baumgartner聽'26:聽
- Charlie Bellavance聽'27:聽
- Steve Condon聽'88:聽
- Brett Gullickson聽'21:聽
- Maria Alejandra Jove '27:聽
- Lawrence Kim '26:聽
- Christina Klinoff聽'24:聽
- Grace Layton聽'28:聽
- Charlie Lukens聽'28:聽
- Bridget Markey聽'27:聽
- Phin McGovern聽'13:
- Pat McGrath聽'20:聽
- Katelyn O'Brien聽'17:聽
- Clare O鈥橦olleran聽'28:聽
- Colin Quinlan聽'27:聽
- Colleen Schwarz聽'98:聽
- Margot Sonia聽'26:聽
Lawrence Kim
Colleen Schwarz
Pat McGrath
Margot Sonia
“ For me, Franciscan Children鈥檚 is more than a hospital, it's a place dedicated to breaking down barriers and creating opportunities so children with disabilities can participate fully in life, including through sports. ”