Help Hannah raise money

For the 7th consecutive year, I have the honor of running the Falmouth Road Race for Live4Evan.

We’ve always been passionate about their mission—providing housing for families whose children are receiving cardiac care at Boston Children’s Hospital. But when we started running for them seven years ago, we couldn’t have known just how personal this cause would become.

Just over two years ago, when I was 30 weeks pregnant with Jordyn, we learned that her heart had gone into an unsafe rhythm: supraventricular tachycardia. The galloping sound of her heartbeat still echoes in my memory. With medication, we were able to stabilize her, and I was able to carry her to 39 weeks for induction.

Once she was born, Jordyn’s medical journey continued. At just seven weeks old, she developed septic arthritis in her foot. The exceptional care we received at Boston Children’s during that time led us to transition all of her care there. To date, Jordyn has seen more than seven specialists through BCH, and the care has been nothing short of remarkable.

Every time we make the drive to Longwood, I think of Live4Evan and the families they serve. Whenever I find myself frustrated by traffic or midday appointments, I remind myself how fortunate we are. We’ve never had a hospital stay extend beyond a week. We’ve never had to make the painful drive back and forth every day while our child remains inpatient for months. We haven’t had to cross the country to access the world-class care that happens to be in our backyard.

But for many families, this is their reality.

Three months ago, a young girl very dear to me was admitted to the CICU at BCH after complications from the flu virus. I’ve visited her and her family there several times. Each time I walk into that unit, the air is filled with hope—but also the unmistakable buzz of constant urgency. The beds are always full. And unfortunately, so is the patient family housing.

This is why Live4Evan matters. A comfortable bed. Relief from the crushing financial burden. The ability to be close to your child during their most critical moments. These things are invaluable—and so deeply needed.

Please consider supporting my run by making a donation to Live4Evan. Together, we can ensure that more families have a place to rest their heads, hold onto hope, and be by their child’s side when it matters most.