My team
My Story…
My son, Quinn, was diagnosed with a critical CHD during my 20 week anatomy scan. The months that followed before his birth were extremely stressful and difficult. We feel incredibly fortunate to live close to Boston Children's Hospital and to have access to the best healthcare in the world. I could not imagine how much more stressful (and expensive) it would have been to have had to relocate our entire family for him to receive care, however, this is the reality for many families.
Live4Evan helps to alleviate this burden for families by providing temporary, and affordable, housing to families of CHD patients. These apartments are located right next to Children's and ensures that families can stay together during this difficult time.
Thank you for your support!!
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ABOUT US: The Live4Evan Organization was formed out of a desire to recognize and support the critical relationship between a child and their loved ones. We believe that there is no greater gift to be given than a parent’s love to a child. We understand the importance of staying by a child’s side without having to worry about the additional burdens that life can place on us. And so, our organization works tirelessly to provide financial and emotional support to families by providing them with temporary housing while their child receives congenital cardiac treatment.
The Falmouth Road Race has been a crucial fundraiser for Live4Evan for the past 6 years. Over this time, the Live4Evan team members have collectively raised over $500,000. Thanks in large part to these efforts, Live4Evan is currently providing SIX patient-family apartments for families traveling to Boston for pediatric cardiac care. These apartments are next to Boston Children's Hospital and offer calm and comfort in the midst of such a difficult time. The close proximity to the hospital ensures that caretakers can be at their loved ones bedside in a moment's notice. The need for patient-family housing is critical and Live4Evan is committed to increasing our apartment portfolio in order to help additional families.
OUR STORY: Live4Evan was founded in memory of Evan Girardi, who passed away his senior year of college from a heart arrhythmia. Evan was born with a congenital heart defect (CHD) known as Corrected L-Transposition of the Great Arteries. Despite his heart condition, Evan lived his life to the fullest. Rather than allow Evan’s passing to put an end to the life and legacy that Evan had built, his friends and family formed Live4Evan to serve as a testament to the power of relationships and the importance of having loved ones by your side.
Watch our video to learn more about the Live4Evan Organization by clicking HERE or by visiting our website.
DONATE: If you would like to make a donation, support one of our runners below or send a check to LIVE4EVAN at P.O. Box 845 Hopkinton, MA 01748
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19 | The Budreaus | $50.00 |
| Aug 18 | Grampy | $218.85 |
| Aug 12 | 48 Hour Match | $988.00 |
| Aug 06 | Dan, Brit, Teddie, Ruggles & Rufus | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 06 | The Katzenbacks | $28.10 |
| Aug 06 | The Bartuccas | $109.85 |
| Aug 06 | Jody & Pat McQuillan | $100.00 |
| Aug 06 | Kevin Venturoso | $109.85 |
| Aug 06 | Ellie Biscoe | $50.00 |
| Aug 06 | Strive Workout | $243.00 |
