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Two months after the Boston Marathon®, pledges to our Kids at Heart Marathon team are still coming in. The total so far: $949,000.
One hundred forty-one first-timers and marathon veterans ran for Children's Hospital Boston April 18. Among them were an Australian and a 71-year-old retired school teacher. Some of the loudest cheers came from some of the smallest spectators--Children's patients who were matched with runners for inspiration during training.
Here's what a few patient families and runners had to say about the Kids at Heart experience:
"What has been extra, extra special has been getting to meet and bond with my patient partner, Hailey, and her family, the Manducas. Believe me, I have received so much more back from this experience than I've given. I consider myself lucky to have had such a wonderful opportunity." Bob Cargill (qualified runner)
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