My team
My Story…
My name is Jennie O’Brien and I am running the Falmouth Road Race this year for the wonderful Live4Evan organization. I am a very novice runner (this will be my first race!) but running for the Live4Evan organization has long been on my bucket list. I have been a nurse in the Cardiac ICU at Boston Children’s Hospital for 15 years. I see first hand what families go through at the bedside every day. Relieving the burden of finding and funding housing during a long and complex hospital admission is priceless for these families.
This organization has such a special place in my heart because of Evan. Evan and my brother TJ grew up as the best of friends. Evan always came over our house with the biggest smile and was a joy to be around. When Evan had his surgery I was in nursing school. I remember going to visit him in the Cardiology step-down unit where he told me “you should work in the ICU”. He is a huge inspiration for what I do. It brings me such pride to see people wearing Live4Evan shirts around the hospital and to know that Evan is helping so many families. I am sure he would be so proud.
It would mean so much to me if you would consider donating to this amazing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16 | Kia & Jeff | $55.35 |
| Aug 16 | Julia & Matt | $28.10 |
| Aug 14 | Meena LaRonde | $28.10 |
| Aug 13 | Kirsten Neal | $55.35 |
| Aug 13 | Lisa & Kurt Spags | $55.35 |
| Aug 13 | Carly Murphy | $28.10 |
| Aug 13 | Kwasnik Family | $55.35 |
| Aug 13 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 05 | The Keenan Fam | $50.00 |
| Aug 01 | Jon K | $55.35 |
