JAF Team gets back to the streets between Hopkinton to Boston
Taking back the streets from Hopkinton to Boston, Team JAF’s 21 athletes stepped out in full force, successfully completing the 126th Boston Marathon on...
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Foundation CEO to Run in Memory of Grant Recipient and Marathon Runner
On Marathon Monday, the Joe Andruzzi Foundation’s President and CEO, Jen Andruzzi, will take the course alongside 20 other incredible runners to help...
Runner honors Mother’s lesson of giving back
The Christmas Jars, by Jason F. Wright, is a story about a family that aims to help, even if in just a small way. The family saves and collects change and...
With Her own Parents in Mind, Team JAF Runner Asks Others to Donate a Mile of the Race to a Cancer Warrior
Laura Schulz has run the Boston marathon before. But this year, it will take on an even greater meaning. She’ll be running with the names of 26 cancer...
Team JAF Runner Takes Leap of Faith in First Marathon
Jordan Smith fell into running at the start of the pandemic. She thought half marathons might be in her purview one day, but not a full marathon. But...
Right Timing for Boston Native To Run Marathon
James Cole has run a marathon before. But for 2022, he thought the time was right to try his hand in his hometown. The 33-year-old grew up in West...
Team JAF’s Return to Boston Marathon Raises $200,000+ In Support of Cancer Patients
Nearly two and a half years after the last in-person Boston Marathon®, 18 Team JAF athletes – along with their six teammates choosing to run virtually...
Boston Sportswriter Gets His Turn in the Spotlight Running Marathon to Support Cancer Patients
Steve Hewitt is used to telling athletes’ stories. He’s been a sports reporter for The Boston Herald since 2014, assisted with coverage of the Red...
Team JAF Athlete to Run First-Ever Marathon in Honor of Late Friend
Ally Colton fondly remembers the girl with the sparkly crutches. That girl was Samantha Bourque, a Mansfield, Mass. resident. Ally and Samantha met...
Team JAF Athlete Inspired by Boston Marathon Champ, Paralympian to Run First Marathon
Michelle Brousseau never considered herself to be a runner. Then, she heard Cheri Blauwet speak at a work event in September of 2019. Blauwet is...