I'm running because the Boston Marathon has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. So much so I don't consider it Patriot's Day, it is Marathon Monday in my book.
Every year my family would head to the mile 21 area with our Canadian flag as spectator's, most years never knowing a single runner. For me it was never about seeing the lead runners come through, it was about being there for those who came through 3+ hours after the race had started: cheering them on until we lost our voices forever in awe of their determination to never stop until Boylston St and never leaving until the Hoyt's came by.
Running took on a new meaning for me a few years ago when I set out on a path to change my life. Never could I have imagined how amazingly painful & wonderful running could be at the same time, nor could I have imagined how welcoming the running community could be. An amazing person once said to me "It doesn't matter if you run 3miles or 26.2 miles, the only important thing is you ran and you did it"  (THANK YOU Phil!)
I am grateful to have the opportunity to help those impacted by the events of last year. Out of something so horrible came something even more beautiful, a bond that will never be broken.
Please consider sponsoring me as I run the last leg of this amazing journey!
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Donation by Kevin Roy and Pamela Lacy on Feb 21, 2014
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Donation by Tracy Spaniol on Feb 21, 2014
Awesome Cause. Congrats!
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Donation by Jeanne Gullage on Feb 21, 2014
You go girl!!!
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Donation by Michelle on Feb 22, 2014
Great stuff Rachel!
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Good Luck Rachel!
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Donation by Anonymous Sponsor on Feb 28, 2014
Bravo Rachel!
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Donation by Lynn-Marie & Carmen on Mar 15, 2014
Really proud of you Rachel!
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Donation by Dennis Ouellette on Mar 19, 2014
You inspire me with your drive! Go girl!
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Donation by Marie Tennant Slavit on Mar 21, 2014
Bravo Rachel
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Donation by Richard Levesque on Mar 30, 2014
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Donation by Michelle Ouellette on Mar 31, 2014
Go Rachel!
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Good Luck Rachel!!!!
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Happy Birthday! Go get um! <3
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Happy Birthday Rachel - from Dennis & Louise xxoo
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You can rock this Rachel!
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Happy Birthday, Rachel!
Good Luck in the One Run
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Donation by Kim Gambardella on Apr 13, 2014
You are a champ Rachel!
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Donation by Anonymous Sponsor on Apr 14, 2014
great to have met you!
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Donation by Sharon McAuliffe on Apr 15, 2014
Good Luck!!
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Donation by Deirdre Keady on Apr 16, 2014
Click those knitting needles Boston Strong Rachel!