February 26, 2012

I want to say thank you for some offline donations made by:

Brian Pendleton - $30

Phil Tarallo (Burke Drive Associates) - $100

Bavel & Diane Cummings - $50

Gary Darman Company - $500

Jill Peters & Donna Calderbank - $30

Lawrence & Karen Ovian - $50

Philip, Janet, & Daniel Poyant - $25

Kevin Martin - $100

Grace Benjamin - $5.00

March 12, 2011

Additional thanks goes out to:

Catherine Cordeiro - $200.00

Johnstone Supply - $250.00

The Roedls Family - $20.00

March 14, 2012

Elizabeth Gingras - $20.00

Linda Gagne - $50.00

John & Ann Marie Bremser - $20.00

March 23, 2012

Adding more thanks to:

Eileen Daley - $262.00

Jennie Daley - $100.00

Barbara Daley - $27.00

Jeanette Rudnicki - $100.00

March 30, 2012

Got some more offline donations, so here are some more thank yous to:

Greenman-Pederson Inc. -$400.00

and associates from Greenman-Pederson:

Carl Myers-$20.00

Michelle Ann Jose-$20.00

Rebecca Williamson-$25.00

Sandra and John Barry-$25.00

Bonnie Ewing-$25.00

Heather Monticup-$20.00

Michael Makosky-$20.00

Robert & Joanne Peavey-$25.00

Christer & Lauire Ericsson-$100.00

Jason & Kimberly Plourde-$50.00

Joseph & Nicole Johnson-$50.00

John Diaz & Kirsten Konefal-$20.00

and a donation from the Walmart Foundation-$2,000.00 (thanks to Carolyn Cordeiro for the help)

April 15, 2012

Thanks to Cheryl and Jay Williams - $100.00

About the Marathon Team

Since 1998, with the partnership of John Hancock Financial, the Mass General Marathon Team has raised over $6.7 million to support the pediatric hematology-oncology program at MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC). Funds raised are directed to cancer care and research initiatives that enhance the quality of life for the hospital’s youngest cancer patients. Apply to run on the 2012 Mass General Marathon Team today!

Patient-Partner Program

The MassGeneral Marathon Team is centered around the Marathon Patient-Partner Program, in which runners are paired with patients undergoing cancer treatment at MGHfC. When our runners set out on Boston’s grueling 26.2-mile course, they not only raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research; they inspire and bring hope to the youngest patients we serve.

Last year, 50 children undergoing treatment were paired with Mass General runners. Some runners take part to support young patients they already know and love while others bond with a courageous child they have never met through the Patient-Partner Program. At an emotional pre-race pasta party and ceremony on the night preceding the marathon, runners presented a medal of honor to their patient-partner. It symbolizes a shared personal commitment in the fight against pediatric cancer, and represents all the hope we have that our efforts at Mass General will lead to a cure for this devastating disease.

The Child-Life Program

The Child-Life Program within the Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at MGHfC benefits every year from the funds raised by the Marathon Team. The program utilizes therapeutic play — including music and art therapy, massage and acupuncture — to help pediatric cancer patients and their families cope emotionally and developmentally with their illnesses. This year, more patients than ever before utilized Child-Life services, an indication of the growing popularity of the programming, the recognition of its importance and the program’s ability to continue to expand its offerings — thanks in large part to philanthropic dollars.

Learn More

Learn more about the causes we support and the pediatric hematology-oncology program at MGHfC at the MassGeneral Hospital for Children web site.