Tyler Callahan '27 is running this year's marathon to benefit Dana-Farber.

A reason to run

More than 60 BC students, faculty, staff, and alumni are racing for local charities in this year鈥檚 md传媒国产剧 Marathon

Every year, md传媒国产剧 College students line Commonwealth Avenue at Mile 21 to cheer on participants in the md传媒国产剧 Marathon. And every year, they see more than a few familiar faces. This Patriot鈥檚 Day, more than 60 BC students, faculty, staff, and alumni will take on the 129th md传媒国产剧 Marathon while raising much-needed funds for organizations like Compassionate Care ALS and the md传媒国产剧 Public Library. Below, they share the inspiration they'll be taking with them to the course.

Extending a helping hand

Since 2019, sophomore Emily Williams and her family have welcomed three foster children into their home, including a 3-month-old baby boy, giving her a greater appreciation for the challenges many families face and the impact of homelessness on children. 鈥淚t鈥檚 given me a deeper understanding of how a child鈥檚 earliest experiences shape their future," she said. "It also fueled my desire to support organizations like FamilyAid md传媒国产剧, which works directly with families in similar situations.鈥

  • Felicia Campanale '26:听
  • Bridget Carey '22:听
  • Kate Haine MSW '27:
  • Sara Litteken '24, MSW '25:听
  • Molly McEnroe '22, '28, CSON faculty:
  • Mia Naman '25:
  • Jackson Petrella '22:
  • Addison St. Jean '27:听
  • Emily Williams '27:听
A woman wearing a hardhat petting a dog

Felicia Campanale

A woman running and holding her thumb up

Mia Naman

A man holding a medal around his neck

Jackson Petrella

A man and two women at a football game in the stands

Emily Williams with her family

Stepping Strong is the definition of the light in the storm for many trauma patients and their families. Running for such a special cause has changed my life and I am so incredibly grateful for it.
Bridget Carey '22

Searching for a cure

Computer Science professor Ma铆ra Marques Samary is dedicating her run to her beloved grandmother, Anna, who passed away from cancer. She joins nine other Eagles fundraising for organizations like Dana-Farber and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in hopes of eradicating diseases like ALS and Melanoma. 鈥淐ancer is a devastating disease that does not ask your permission to appear鈥攊t just appears and turns your life upside down,鈥 Samary said.

  • Tyler Callahan '27:
  • :听
  • Samantha Crochetiere '25:
  • Charlie Greifenkamp聽'26:
  • Annie Hockin '25:听
  • James Julian '26:听
  • Trey Klinger '25:
  • Conor Richards聽'25:
  • Ma铆ra Marques Samary, Computer Science Professor:
  • Jonathan Shea '25:听
A woman in a BC uniform pointing a field hockey stick

Samantha Crochetiere

A man standing on a street with his thumbs up

James Julian

A man holding up a race bid

Trey Klinger

A runner

Mar铆a Marques Samary

Favorite post workout snack?

Chick-fil-A grilled spicy chicken sandwich
Trey Klinger 鈥25

Supporting patients and hospitals

Kaleigh Neuhauser 鈥27 wouldn鈥檛 be running the marathon without the lifesaving care she received at md传媒国产剧 Children鈥檚 Hospital following a car accident at the age of 13. Now, she and 15 other Eagles are racing in support of local hospitals like md传媒国产剧 Children's, as well as organizations that improve access to quality medical care for families in need.

  • Zoe Bosenberg '18, WCAS '25:听
  • Brynn Ensminger '27:
  • Ben Fink, JD '25:听
  • Delaney Gibbons, JD '26:听
  • Colin Gordon '27:
  • Amanda Maguire '17:听
  • Elizabeth Massman聽'20:
  • Joey McIntyre, Assistant Athletics Director:
  • Ruth Anne McManus WCAS '25:听
  • Kaleigh Neuhauser聽'27:听
  • Carlton Ritz '25:听
  • Nick Rotondo '25:听
  • Sean Smith '19:听
  • Owen Stannard '25:
  • Annie Toomey '23:听
  • Liam Conboy '28:
A man standing in front of Gasson Hall

Liam Conboy

A woman with a medal around her neck

Elizabeth Massman

A man and child outside

Joseph McIntyre with his daughter

A woman posing on a beach

Kaleigh Neubauser

Journey Forward represents so much more than a charity鈥攊t embodies the strength of the human spirit, the transformative power of perseverance, and the absolute necessity of having accessible resources.
Annie Toomey 鈥23

Giving back to the community

Donating blood and platelets helped sophomore Elizabeth Kane overcome her insecurities by giving her a tangible way to help others. Now, she鈥檚 one of three Eagles running 26.2 miles in support of the American Red Cross Massachusetts. 鈥淭hrough this journey I've been able to recognize how much I can give to the world simply by being me, and how much we can all do for each other with the gifts we've been given,鈥 she said.

  • Caroline Driscoll '27:听
  • Joey Edgar聽'26:听
  • T茅a Gilbert MS'24:听
  • Danny Gillis '28:听
  • Cameron Guthrie '27:听
  • Lucy Haswell '25:
  • Elizabeth Kane '27:听
  • Michelle LaConte '18:听
  • Grace McKenna '23:听
  • Catie McLane聽'28:听
  • Zoe Moran '21, CSON '25:听
  • Kathryn Turner CSOM '29:听
  • Marie Walsh '26:听
  • Ava Whalen '25:听
  • Caitlyn Yee '23:听
  • Zach Zawacki聽'25:听
A runner crossing the finishline

Caroline Driscoll

A woman in a white BC dress

Elizabeth Kane

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Zoe Moran

A runner with a medal

Zachary Zawacki

Song to get you across the finish line?

Mr. Brightside (obviously)
Zoe Moran 鈥21, CSON '25

Raising autism awareness

Senior Leah Trichon runs the Eagles Autism Challenge 5k every year, but now she鈥檚 taking it up a notch. This will be her first marathon as a member of the Flutie Foundation team, where she鈥檒l run alongside 17 adaptive runners (the organization鈥檚 largest adaptive team ever).

  • Mary Feldmann '23:听
  • Slok Jariwala聽'24:听
  • Leah Trichon聽'25:听
A runner

Mary Feldmann

A man smiling at the camera

Slok Jariwala

A woman running

Leah Trichon

I鈥檓 not just running for myself, but for a community that truly benefits from the work the foundation does. It feels incredible to be part of something so meaningful.
Slok Jariwala '24

Promoting inclusive athletics

For the past three and a half years, running has helped senior Pat Connell stay active, manage stress, make friends, and explore the city of md传媒国产剧. So for his senior year, he鈥檚 taking on Heartbreak Hill while supporting The MEB Foundation鈥檚 mission of promoting health, education, and fitness for children worldwide. 鈥淚t鈥檚 going to be a tough challenge,鈥 he said. 鈥淏ut running has taught me that there鈥檚 no goal I can鈥檛 complete without some effort, consistency, and time.鈥

        • Pat Connell '25:听
        • Joey Davidson '25:听
        • Margaret Kuffner '25:听
        • Avery Manni '25:听
        • Andrew Petracca, Ph.D student:听
        • Addy Rosen '27:
        • Jonas Weinmann '27:听
        • Holden Williamson '27:
        A woman running with a BC singlet

        Margaret Kuffner

        A woman in a BC uniform holding a soccer ball under her arm

        Avery Manni

        A man standing outside

        Jonas Weinmann

        A man running

        Holden Williamson

        I'm dedicating this run to every girl who ever doubted if she was fast enough, strong enough, or capable of reaching her goal; to my younger self, who once got cut from the soccer team for not running a sub-8:30 mile; and to my friends in club running who have been with me through it all. See you at Mile 21!
        Margaret Kuffner 鈥25

        Holden Williamson '27