My Story…
I am thrilled to be running the Falmouth Road Race again this year for Team Live4Evan! When my son, Quinn, was diagnosed prenatally with a congenital heart defect, we felt so fortunate that we lived so close to Boston Children's Hospital and could get him the care he needed, without having to uproot our family or worry about the financial constraints of relocating. Unfortunately this is not the case for all families and many travel to Boston so their children can receive life-saving care.
Live4Evan helps to provide families traveling to the Cardiac Center at Boston Children's Hospital with affordable, temporary housing.
THANK YOU for your support! Every dollar donated goes straight back to the families, ensuring they can focus on their child's healing instead of the financial burden.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 06 | Fundraising Incentive (new runner recruit) | $150.00 |
| Jun 04 | Susan Morrison | $100.00 |
| Jun 03 | The Mastros | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 02 | Anonymous | $109.85 |
| Jun 02 | The Heils | $109.85 |