My team
My Story…
This August, I’m lacing up my sneakers for the second year in a row to run the Falmouth Road Race in support of Live4Evan - an incredible organization that provides housing to families of children receiving cardiac care in Boston.
Live4Evan’s mission is to help ease the burden for families during some of the hardest days of their lives. Knowing that each step I take helps keep a family close to their child gives every mile deeper meaning.
Whether you donate, share, or cheer from the sidelines, thank you for supporting me and this cause. Let’s keep the heartbeat of this mission going strong. 💙
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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 17 | Kim Wilson-Lienhoop | $55.35 |
| Aug 17 | The Shibley Family | $109.85 |
| Aug 17 | Brian and Daren Breed | $109.85 |
| Aug 16 | Kia & Jeff | $55.35 |
| Aug 16 | Tibaudo Family | $55.35 |
| Aug 15 | Donor Match | $150.00 |
| Aug 13 | Haley Rudolph | $55.35 |
| Aug 13 | Don and Christina | $55.35 |
| Aug 13 | Nonna and Grandad Healy | $109.85 |
| Aug 04 | Jared Honquest | $100.00 |
