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We are running the Falmouth Road Race this year for the Live4Evan team in honor of Kane Grimes. The Live4Evan foundation was created to carry on the legacy of Evan Girardi who always lived his life to the absolute fullest, an outlook on life that our patient Kane embodied and more.
As nurses in the cardiac icu at BCH we have seen first hand the comfort this foundation brings to both the patients we care for and their families. This year we will be running in honor of Kane Grimes and his family who are extremely special to us. The Grimes family was supported by Live4Evan during Kane’s long hospital stay, countless surgeries, procedures and ups and downs by giving them a place to stay close to the hospital while being far from home in South Carolina. Kane was an incredibly kind, funny, and strong guy who has taught us so much at just 16 years old. Kane unexpectedly passed away in April after a long and hard fight in the cardiac ICU in which he embodied the spirit of Evan-be positive.
The foundation provides housing for families of children with congenital heart defects, like Kane, 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. 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 8 years. Over this time, the Live4Evan team members have collectively raised over $720,000. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | Team Lilly G. | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 23 | Fundraising Incentive (new runner recruit) | $150.00 |
| Jun 17 | Jen DePatie | $28.10 |
| Jun 16 | Jenna Morley | $28.10 |
| Jun 16 | Palmer Ridick | $109.85 |
| Jun 16 | Bri Consigli | $28.10 |
| Jun 16 | Kara MacLellan | $50.00 |
| Jun 16 | Brenda Peri | $28.10 |
| Jun 10 | Fundraising Incentive (new runner recruit) | $150.00 |
| May 02 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
