Hi everyone! I am excited to be running the 127th Boston Marathon for Team Tufts! I chose to run for Tufts Medical Center as my twin sister Nicole and I were former patients there at the Children's Hospital. On January 21,2000, my mother was just shy of 27 weeks pregnant where she gave birth to Nicole and I. Being born 3 months premature posed a lot of health challenges and a long journey ahead in the NICU unit, however the nurses and hospital staff at Tufts did everything in their power to nurse us to great health. Fast forward 22 years, we are both healthy individuals who partook in collegiate athletics where my passion for running grew, thanks to the many great teammates and coaches I was surrounded by! 

The desire to run Boston has always been a goal of mine, since I grew up in the area and have gone to the marathon as a spectator for many years. I am honored to toe the line IN April with many talented individuals who are also devoted to raising money for impactful charities like Tufts Medical Center.

Thank you for your support! :)

Deanna