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Even though arthritis led her to a double hip replacement, Alethia refuses to let her dream of running the Boston Marathon fade away. In fact, this year's Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America, is her 20th marathon overall, and her first since her surgery. She’s running to support Black Girls RUN! Foundation, a foundation dedicated to empowering women's success, regardless of where their journey begins. Alethia's determination embodies the organization's mission to show women that with resources and encouragement, any goal is achievable.
Alethia's never-quit spirit is what Bank of America's support for charity runners is all about.
At six years old, Keira met a real-life superhero; the charity runner who was running in her honor at the Boston Marathon. At the time, Keira was undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at Massachusetts General Hospital. She remembers thinking, “When I’m healthy, I want to do the same for another child going through their battle with cancer.” Now, she's following through.
Keira is running for that little girl she used to be, for the care team that saved her, and for the children currently fighting their own battles with cancer.
Even a rare condition characterized by an extra electrical pathway in the heart can't stop Alana from running to support Healthworks Community Fitness. The center provides high-quality fitness opportunities and health education for women and children around Boston. They are especially important in predominantly African-American communities, who face higher risks of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
HCF has made thriving in spite of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome possible for Alana.
Healthworks Community Fitness website (Bank of America Boston Marathon Charity Program) dated February 2026.
This isn't Hilary's first time running the Boston Marathon. The year of the Boston Marathon bombing, she didn't cross the finish line, but she did lead other runners to safety. She's also beaten cancer twice, overcoming both pediatric leukemia and breast cancer. As a result, Hilary says she's "operating on borrowed time." And she intends to do everything in her power to fight against cancer.
This will be her 15th marathon running in support of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Hilary's goal is to bring her total contribution to $350,000.
After losing a leg and breaking two vertebrae in a motorcycle accident, a proper prosthesis was out of reach for Matthew. That is, until the Heather Abbott Foundation helped him get the artificial leg he needed. He's now a proud firefighter and advocate for his fellow amputees.
By rising to the challenge of the Boston Marathon, Matthew and his coach intend to show the world what amputees are capable of. Their efforts will provide funding for the prosthetics others need in order to thrive.
Troubled by the struggles of Boston's homeless and never one to give in to despair, Jack is running in support of FamilyAid. “They do incredible work in their mission to prevent family homelessness in Greater Boston.” As a Bank of America employee, Jack is proud to give back to his community in a way that makes a positive difference.
This spirit of selflessness and giving is what matters most.
FamilyAid Website (Homelessness Prevention) dated 2022, https://familyaidboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FamilyAid-Digital-2025-Impact-Brochure-for-Site-FINAL-082725.pdf
As a child, Michael was bullied for being blind. This instilled in him a refusal to be defined by disability and a determination to participate in a world not always designed with him in mind. He learned guitar at the age of five and has spent his life challenging barriers created by environment, not ability.
Michael, a blind musician and father, began running marathons in 2019 to show his children, and others with disabilities, that barriers can be challenged when access and support exist. His running demonstrates what becomes possible when disability inclusion is intentional and prioritized.
This year, he’s running the Boston Marathon with his sighted guide, Theresa, in support of The Play Brigade, a charity that removes barriers and expands access so people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of community life.
For years, Tom was a blood donor in support of the American Red Cross. After his Stage 4 cancer diagnosis and treatment put an end to the days of donating his blood, he continues his mission as a charity runner. This Boston Marathon will be his fourth running with cancer, and his 780th marathon overall, adding yet another chapter to the journey he chronicled in a book.
Tom's unrelenting drive to make a difference in the lives of others serves as an inspiration to us all.
Ever since developing a passion for the organization in college, Carson has been fundraising for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Her drive and dedication have carried over into her career as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill, continuing to this day. Fresh off running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, she's channeling her passion for endurance sports into support of St. Jude. Their mission to protect children and their families from the suffering of pediatric cancer, regardless of race, religion, or ability to pay, resonates with her deeply.
This is her third marathon, and continues her commitment to the St. Jude cause.
Items listed here are representative of services and supplies that are part of the treatment and care of children at St. Jude. The cost of each item or service is an approximation, and will vary based on actual costs incurred and individual patient needs.
As a child, Camp Harbor View provided a safe space where Chazz was able to discover his strength and skill. Thanks in no small part to their support, Chazz is now a teacher at Boston Prep and a graduate student at Harvard. So he's passionate about Camp Harbor View's year-round programs help support kids in historically marginalized communities across Boston.
Now that he's an adult in a position to help, Chazz is running to support the programs that did so much to support him.
With the support of Special Olympics Massachusetts, Shannon's daughter Cadence has done things that once seemed unimaginable like scoring a touchdown at Gillette Stadium. Cadence's experience, including friendships gained and lessons learned, have been invaluable for her entire family. And it fuels Shannon's desire to give back to those that helped make it happen.
The organization's support has brought Shannon and her family joy for over 12 years, so now she's running to support the organization right back.
After a high school hockey game left him paralyzed from a spinal cord injury, Matt didn't let it squelch his determination. Matt and his family friend Lucas have been running marathons as a duo ever since. They've even built a foundation of their own that provides accessible vehicles, home modifications, and essential equipment for those who need them.
Supporting their run helps those who advocate and equip those facing paralysis get back to a life with better days ahead.
As a former Army Medevac Blackhawk pilot, Will has experienced firsthand the toll that war takes on both the body and the mind. His experiences after deployment motivate him to help fellow veterans know they're not forgotten. He's running for Home Base, the program that helped Will process his wartime experiences and move past suffering in silence. The compassion, understanding, and nonjudgmental care Will received reminded him that healing is possible.
Running for charity allows Will to give back to the program that helped him rebuild his life and honor the memory of those who never got the chance to do the same
Chris’s battle with addiction shattered a life that looked like a dream. From the highs of playing in the NBA to lows few could imagine, Chris has found his way. His long-term recovery began in 2008, and he ran his first charity marathon in 2014. To help others learn the skills they need to pursue recovery from drugs and alcohol, Chris started Herren Project. He's running this year's marathon with his co-founder and wife Heather.
Chris cannot express through words what it means to be able to run the Boston Marathon for charity. To him, it represents where purpose meets second chances.
Herren Project’s FY25 internal program budgets, average cost per participant and per group, and internal modeling of family and loved-one impact informed by national research.
Hale's experience with endurance races, including the Ironman triathlon, should make him a natural at running the Boston Marathon. But his greatest source of strength comes from his youngest son Jack, who lives with autism. By running for the Flutie Foundation for Autism, Hale will support their mission to care for families and create greater opportunities for inclusion.
As a Bank of America employee, the marathon is a unique opportunity to bring together his professional pride, his athletic passion, and his personal commitment to a cause that means everything to him.
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