My team
My Story…
I am running the Falmouth Road Race this year in support of the incredible Live4Evan foundation. As a Hopkinton Hiller who grew up down the street from the Girardi family to now a nurse in the cardiac icu at Boston Children’s Hospital, I have seen daily the amazing impact this foundation has on so many families. The Live4Evan foundation was created to carry on the legacy of Evan Girardi who always lived his life to the fullest. The foundation provides housing for families of children with congenital heart defects so that they can be near their child during their stay at Boston Children’s during some of the most difficult times of their lives. I have seen first hand the comfort this brings to both the patients I care for and their families. Please consider donating to this great cause!
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12 | Mark and Amy | $109.85 |
| Jun 11 | Krista Hawley | $55.35 |
| Jun 10 | Mom & Dad | $109.85 |
| Jun 10 | Mike Cabral & Amanda Argiro | $109.85 |
| Jun 10 | Abby Ridick | $50.00 |
