My team
My Story…
After running Boston this year I thought my time running would take a hiatus, surprise!
A bit about my why for Live4Evan: This year my cousin and his wife recently had their daughter, Indie, and stayed at Evan’s Place for 6 weeks while she was in the intensive NICU and NICU at Children’s. Having just run the Boston Marathon around the time of Indie’s birth, when they heard about the Evan’s Place Falmouth Road Race team they couldn’t wait to tell me more about Evan’s Place and the team. I knew I wanted to take the opportunity, if possible, to run. I’d love to be able to support my family by supporting a place that positively impacted their lives and gave them immense support throughout this tough time in their, and inevitably, all our lives.
Live4Evan is an incredible organization which aims to support families in their most dire time of need and I hope to help them do so.
Description
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 | $345.00 |
| Aug 14 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 14 | Rachel Holland | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 14 | Laurie Pare | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 14 | Brenda Dostie | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 13 | Leslie Zetlinh | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 13 | Mary Bolt | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 13 | Katie Hansson | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 13 | C. Kidd | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 13 | Anthony Ricchiazzi | $273.35 |
