Running for Support: Cyndi Holohan Takes on the Boston Marathon for Children Who Are Grieving Some people run for the challenge. Others for the joy of it. For Cyndi Holohan, running is about something deeper—creating space for grief, healing, and connection. This year, [...]
A Race for Resilience: Chloe Marguils Runs Boston to Honor Her Mother and Support Grieving Families For Chloe Marguils, running has never just been about fitness or competition. It’s about strength, perseverance, and the unbreakable bond she shares with her mother. Chloe’s mother [...]
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Running for Resilience: Anne Bunn Takes on the Boston Marathon For Anne Bunn, running has always been about resilience and determination. In 2016, she took on the Boston Marathon to raise funds for the Mass General Cancer Center, a cause close to her [...]
Running with Heart: Emily Levy Takes on the 2025 Boston Marathon for Grieving Families Emily Levy has been a runner for years, but Boston has always been the goal. And while some races are about speed and endurance, the Boston Marathon represents resilience, [...]
Running with Purpose: Emily Haroz Honors Her Daughter Noa in Her First Boston Marathon For Emily Haroz, running has always been about movement—not just in the physical sense, but as a way to process, reflect, and heal. This year, as she prepares for [...]
A Family Tradition: Ali and Catherine O’Brien Run the 2025 Boston Marathon in Memory of Their Parents For Ali and Catherine O’Brien, running has always been more than a sport. It’s a connection to family, a bond that started in childhood, and a [...]
Jesse Barnes Runs the 2025 Boston Marathon in Memory of His Son Merrill Jesse Barnes' world changed forever in 2022 when his son Merrill died unexpectedly at the age of 22. A senior in college, Merrill had a bright future ahead of him. [...]
Grief doesn’t exist in isolation. It’s deeply personal, but it also reaches beyond the individual, reshaping the way we interact with the people around us. It can bring relationships closer, or it can create distance. It can heighten tensions, test communication, or deepen understanding. [...]
When Sean Riley’s wife Josephine died of cancer in 2013—on her birthday—his world shifted in an instant. He was left not only grieving but also navigating life as a single parent to their two children. Like so many caregivers who come to The Children’s [...]
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