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Thousands of runners. Thousands of reasons to run.

There’s still time to help make an impact, donate now through May 15th. As the presenting partner of the Boston Marathon®, Bank of America is proud to have partnered with the Boston Athletic Association to deliver impact for organizations and communities through the Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program.
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Progress for paralysis

In college, Martin was a promising athlete until a severe headache led to a rare brain and spinal cord infection. Five days later, he woke from a coma, paralyzed from the waist down, with only a 7% chance of ever walking again. After months of recovery, he regained full mobility. Martin ran the Boston Marathon for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to raise funds for spinal cord injury research and paralysis care, hoping others will have the same recovery he did.
Martin Quinn training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support his fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Thriving even with cancer

As a stage IV breast cancer patient, Anne defied the odds by running the Boston Marathon. Her journey has been transformed by treatments from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where she is an active member of the Young and Strong metastatic breast cancer group. Celebrating 8 years of resilience, Anne ran to raise funds for cancer research, hoping to give others the chance at a longer, healthier life.
Anne Keane training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support her fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

In loving memory of my mom

After his mother passed away from a heart attack, Ara struggled with grief and overeating. Months away from becoming a dad, he felt his mom urging him to take better care of himself. As part of his journey, Ara ran the Boston Marathon to benefit the American Heart Association and inspire healthier lifestyles.
Ara Ispentchian training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support his fundraising journey with the Bank of America.
Christy Frisoni training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support her fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Christy F.

Christy ran for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of her cousin Andy who was treated by the organization. His care and support for their family came at no cost and now she strives to raise funds to support their mission to help others.
Conrad Miller-Fabregas training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support his fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Conrad M.

Conrad, who has autism, ran for Special Olympics Massachusetts to empower people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Running the Boston Marathon was his way of giving back to a cause that shaped his life.
Alex Cucchi training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support his fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Alex C.

Alex ran for the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation in honor of his brother Thomas. Last year, he and his wife raised over $80,000 for autism acceptance. Alex’s mission is to support families impacted by autism.
Tanisha Tate training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support her fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Tanisha T.

After being diagnosed with hypertension, obesity, and depression, Tanisha sought help from Healthworks Community Fitness. She improved her health with fitness and ran to inspire other women of color to do the same.
Rodney Smith training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support his fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Rodney S.

Rodney’s wife passed away from ovarian cancer in 2020, he ran to honor her memory. He’s motivated by her wish for him to get healthy for their daughter. His Boston Marathon was for National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.
Rayna Burke training on an indoor track for the Boston Marathon. Support her fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Rayna B.

Rayna ran for Stride for Stride, an organization that helps make marathons accessible. She aims to help remove barriers for others to embrace running and healthy lifestyles.
Irena King training on an indoor track for the Boston Marathon. Support her fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Irena K.

As survivors of traumatic injuries, Irena and her family have experienced the long road to rehabilitation and healing. Inspired by her family’s strength, Irena ran for the Brigham Stepping Strong Team to raise funds for trauma research, care, prevention, and recovery.
Onajite Okotogo training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support her fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Onajite O.

At a young age, Onajite had a severe eye injury. Due to lack of proper medical care, she became visually impaired and eventually partially blind. She ran for Team With A Vision, giving people with blindness or low vision the resources to live independently.
Kaylee Wallace training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support her fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Kaylee W.

At seven years old, Kaylee began her fundraising journey for Boston Children’s Hospital with a lemonade stand. She ran to support the hospital and her patient partner, who was born without a spleen.
Sandeep Chakavarthy training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support his fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Sandeep C.

As a nurse at Boston Medical Center, Sandeep ran to make urban centers more health equitable. His run helps the hospital address food insecurity, job access, and health inequities in underserved communities.
Matt Duggan training on an indoor track for the Boston Marathon. Support his fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Matt D.

Eight years sober, Matt ran for Herren Project, which helped him regain his life. Long-distance running supports his recovery, mental health and well-being. Now, Matt is dedicated to giving back.
Sanjana Chandak training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support her fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Sanjana C.

Sanjana ran her first marathon for Cradles to Crayons, which helps children facing clothing insecurity. She’s inspired to serve others and hopes to pass on her passion for community service to her own children.
Hope Hanley training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support her fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Hope H.

Hope suffered a stroke at 19 while unknowingly pregnant. Both she and her daughter survived, and Hope made a full recovery. To mark the 20th anniversary of her stroke, and she ran for Tedy’s Team® to honor the strength they both share.
Diego Peña Herrera training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support his fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Diego P.

Diego ran his first marathon for Spoonfuls, an organization fighting food waste and food insecurity. With his background in hospitality, he’s committed to nourishing his community and supporting food distribution efforts.
Alana Barrett training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support her fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Alana B.

Alana ran for the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of her mother, living with the disease for over 10 years. She's raising money for research, hoping to find the first survivor, and to support families affected by Alzheimer's.
Owen Nipoti training on an indoor track for the Boston Marathon. Support his fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Owen N.

Owen ran the Boston Marathon in honor of his uncle, who received a kidney transplant at Mass General Hospital in 2023, and in memory of his grandmother, who also received treatment there. He ran to raise funds for the incredible caregivers at Mass General.
Dave and Jocelyn training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support their fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

David & Jocelyn M.

David and his daughter, Jocelyn, ran for Pine Street Inn to help end homelessness in Boston. They’re raising funds to serve over 6,000 people facing homelessness in the area.
Kelly Dwyer training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support her fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Kelly D.

After her mother survived sudden cardiac arrest, Kelly ran for Boston MedFlight, which provided life-saving transport. Kelly supports their work to give others a fighting chance in life-threatening situations.
Isabelle Fournier training outdoors for the Boston Marathon. Support her fundraising journey with the Bank of America.

Isabelle F.

Isabelle ran to honor her younger sister, Annika, who was born with cerebral palsy. Through her race, she aimed to raise awareness and support for the Hoyt Foundation, empowering people with disabilities to live fuller lives.
Isabelle F.
Isabelle ran to honor her younger sister, Annika, who was born with cerebral palsy. Through her race, she aimed to raise awareness and support for the Hoyt Foundation, empowering people with disabilities to live fuller lives.
Learn more about Meb’s story
Kelly D.
After her mother survived sudden cardiac arrest, Kelly ran for Boston MedFlight, which provided life-saving transport. Kelly supports their work to give others a fighting chance in life-threatening situations.
Learn more about Meb’s story
David & Jocelyn M.
David and his daughter, Jocelyn, ran for Pine Street Inn to help end homelessness in Boston. They’re raising funds to serve over 6,000 people facing homelessness in the area.
Learn more about Meb’s story
Owen N.
Owen ran the Boston Marathon in honor of his uncle, who received a kidney transplant at Mass General Hospital in 2023, and in memory of his grandmother, who also received treatment there. He ran to raise funds for the incredible caregivers at Mass General.
Learn more about Meb’s story
Alana B.
Alana ran for the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of her mother, living with the disease for over 10 years. She's raising money for research, hoping to find the first survivor, and to support families affected by Alzheimer's.
Learn more about Meb’s story
Diego P.
Diego ran his first marathon for Spoonfuls, an organization fighting food waste and food insecurity. With his background in hospitality, he’s committed to nourishing his community and supporting food distribution efforts.
Learn more about Meb’s story
Hope H.
Hope suffered a stroke at 19 while unknowingly pregnant. Both she and her daughter survived, and Hope made a full recovery. To mark the 20th anniversary of her stroke, and she ran for Tedy’s Team® to honor the strength they both share.
Learn more about Meb’s story
Sanjana C.
Sanjana ran her first marathon for Cradles to Crayons, which helps children facing clothing insecurity. She’s inspired to serve others and hopes to pass on her passion for community service to her own children.
Learn more about Meb’s story
Matt D.
Eight years sober, Matt ran for Herren Project, which helped him regain his life. Long-distance running supports his recovery, mental health and well-being. Now, Matt is dedicated to giving back.
Learn more about Meb’s story
Sandeep C.
As a nurse at Boston Medical Center, Sandeep ran to make urban centers more health equitable. His run helps the hospital address food insecurity, job access, and health inequities in underserved communities.
Learn more about Meb’s story
Kaylee W.
At seven years old, Kaylee began her fundraising journey for Boston Children’s Hospital with a lemonade stand. She ran to support the hospital and her patient partner, who was born without a spleen.
Learn more about Meb’s story
Onajite O.
At a young age, Onajite had a severe eye injury. Due to lack of proper medical care, she became visually impaired and eventually partially blind. She ran for Team With A Vision, giving people with blindness or low vision the resources to live independently.
Learn more about Meb’s story
Irena K.
As survivors of traumatic injuries, Irena and her family have experienced the long road to rehabilitation and healing. Inspired by her family’s strength, Irena ran for the Brigham Stepping Strong Team to raise funds for trauma research, care, prevention, and recovery.
Learn more about Meb’s story
Christy F.
Christy ran for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of her cousin Andy who was treated by the organization. His care and support for their family came at no cost and now she strives to raise funds to support their mission to help others.
Learn more about Meb’s story
Conrad M.
Conrad, who has autism, ran for Special Olympics Massachusetts to empower people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Running the Boston Marathon was his way of giving back to a cause that shaped his life.
Learn more about Meb’s story
Alex C.
Alex ran for the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation in honor of his brother Thomas. Last year, he and his wife raised over $80,000 for autism acceptance. Alex’s mission is to support families impacted by autism.
Learn more about Meb’s story
Tanisha T.
After being diagnosed with hypertension, obesity, and depression, Tanisha sought help from Healthworks Community Fitness. She improved her health with fitness and ran to inspire other women of color to do the same.
Learn more about Meb’s story
Rodney S.
Rodney’s wife passed away from ovarian cancer in 2020, he ran to honor her memory. He’s motivated by her wish for him to get healthy for their daughter. His Boston Marathon was for National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.
Learn more about Meb’s story
Rayna B.
Rayna ran for Stride for Stride, an organization that helps make marathons accessible. She aims to help remove barriers for others to embrace running and healthy lifestyles.
Learn more about Meb’s story

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