My team
My Story…
I'm running the Falmouth Road Race to support Live4Evan, a nonprofit that provides free, temporary housing to families whose children are receiving lifesaving cardiac care at Boston Children’s Hospital. As a pediatric cardiac nurse, I see every day how stressful and overwhelming it can be for families who have to leave everything behind to be by their child’s side. Live4Evan offers them not just a place to stay, but a sense of peace and comfort during an incredibly difficult time. Your donation will help ensure more families have a safe, supportive home just steps from the hospital. Every mile I run is for them—and with your help, we can support even more families through their most difficult times.
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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 7 years. Over this time, the Live4Evan team members have collectively raised over $620,000. Thanks in large part to these efforts, Live4Evan is currently providing SEVEN 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 15 | Donor Match | $500.00 |
| Aug 13 | Anonymous | $273.35 |
| Aug 13 | Edward and Joanne OConnell | $273.35 |
| Aug 11 | Kerrin and Charlie DeMassi | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 11 | Sarah Doyle | $44.45 |
| Aug 11 | Shane & Shannon Doherty | Undisclosed amount |
| Jul 16 | Cousin Bridget | $25.00 |
| Jun 10 | Kate and Jed | $109.85 |
| Jun 06 | Kevin Franks | $55.35 |
| Jun 05 | Meg and Gary Doyon | $109.85 |
