In 2024, hundreds of Dana-Farber runners will take to the streets to participate in the 128th Boston Marathon®. The Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team runs and raises funds with thousands of special people in mind. From Hopkinton to Boston, we carry thoughts of those people every step of the way.
One hundred percent of every dollar raised by the DFMC team supports the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. These funds are fueling some of today's most promising basic cancer research.
If you’re reading our story, thank you! I’ve decided to join Dana-Farber’s team because of the incredible doctors, nurses, PAs, volunteers and all the others who’ve helped our family in this very personal cancer battle. Katie has received outstanding care and we are so thankful. I know your dollars will help us and others fight this horrible disease.
Our fight against breast cancer started back in 2019 with Katie’s initial diagnosis. She fought through chemo, radiation and multiple surgeries, often while still working as much as possible! Her strength has been an inspiration to me, the kids and our family/friends. When she rang the bell at the end of treatment in June 2020 we were hopeful that it would remain in remission indefinitely. However we were not that lucky and by January of 2023 our fears were confirmed. Once again Katie has shown incredible strength and perseverance with what is now referred to as MBC (metastatic breast cancer). And when we found out a new strategy was required this summer, we were very lucky to be referred to Dana-Farber by our friend (& cancer survivor) Mary Pat. Within a week we met with an incredible team of knowledgeable and caring professionals. This journey has not been straightforward or without it’s own twists and turns but at each step the team is supportive, thoughtful and empathetic. I have been brought to tears and comforted numerous times by kind words and attentive explanations. This is my WHY! These are the reasons why I am challenging myself to not only run 26.2 miles in April 2024 but also raise more money than I’ve ever attempted! I hope if you’re taking the time to read our story you can be generous with your donation and share it with those you know and love. We have a huge team running with the goal of raising millions and I truly believe Dana-Farber is making a difference in so many lives.
