To my family and friends, thank you for visiting my fundraising page. As many of you know, I witnessed the tragic events of the Boston Marathon firsthand last April – both at the finish line and as part of the Boston Medical Center community. This year, I’ve been given a very special opportunity to run the Boston Marathon on behalf of BMC – a hospital that will forever be inextricably tied to this race.

On April 15, 2013, when Boston experienced one of its darkest hours, Boston Medical Center’s Emergency Department rose to the occasion to care for, and support the injured, and their loved ones. With the whole world watching, the essential character of BMC was revealed. Boston Medical Center’s Emergency Medicine and Trauma Departments proved why BMC is known for exceptional emergency care.

But, the truth is, BMC provides exceptional care, without exception every day of the year. This year, our team is dedicated to raising funds to support much needed improvements, and expansions of our Emergency Department, a department that is the busiest in New England and sees more than 10,000 patients every month.

Your support and encouragement is what will make training for my first marathon so special. Thanks in advance, and remember no donation is too small!