As someone who has been a long distance runner since high school, I've always toyed with the idea of training for a marathon. But, if I'm being totally honest, I always worried that I would burn out during my training and wind up paying for it on race day. In this case, that couldn't be less of a concern because as a part of the MassGeneral Hospital (MGH) Marathon Team, I have the best motivation in the world.
The MGH Marathon Team began in 1998 and has since raised over $6.7 million dollars - all of which has been contributed to MassGeneral Hospital forChildren (MGHfC). More specifically, the Child-Life Program within the Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at MGHfC benefits every year from the funds raised by the Marathon Team. The program utilizes therapeutic play — including music and art therapy, massage and acupuncture — to help pediatric cancer patients and their families cope emotionally and developmentally with their illnesses. This year, more patients than ever before utilized Child-Life services, an indication of the growing popularity of the programming, the recognition of its importance and the program’s ability to continue to expand its offerings — thanks in large part to philanthropic dollars.
As a part of this year's team, I have committed to raising a minimum of $5,000 for this program and the hospital's youngest cancer patients. It fills me with great pride to be able to give back to MGH and to this specific patient population in such a meaningful way.
If you would like to join me on this journey, you can make a donation by visiting my fundraising page. Please remember that any contribution, regardless of how great or small, will make a difference in the lives of these children and their families. Also, don't forget to check back here for updates over the next four months. There is much more to come!
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