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Help Mark raise money

For participating in The 2026 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

My Story…

This year, we're taking on the Falmouth Road Race together in support of Make-A-Wish Foundation MA & RI - an organization that means more to our family than words can express.

For Mark, life has never followed the typical path. He lives with a rare form of epilepsy that causes hundreds of seizures a day. Along the way, there have been challenges, setbacks, and moments that felt overwhelming. But if there's one thing Mark has never done, it's give up.

There was a time when simply walking became difficult. While many people would have accepted those limitations, Mark chose to keep working. Day after day, he showed up, stayed positive, and fought to regain his strength. Today, he's preparing to run his very first Falmouth Road Race - a milestone that once seemed impossible.

For Mom, this race is about more than the miles. It's about celebrating resilience, honoring how far Mark has come, and giving back to an organization that gave our family something priceless.

When Mark received his wish through Make-A-Wish, it brought joy, hope, and excitement during a difficult chapter of life. It reminded us that even in the middle of medical challenges, there is still room for dreams, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Together, we're running to help make those moments possible for other children and families facing their own battles.

Every donation helps grant wishes that bring hope, strength, and joy to kids who need it most.

Thank you for supporting our journey, cheering us on, and helping us make more wishes come true.

With every step, we're running for hope and wishes. 


Description

Together, we create life-changing wish experiences for children with critical illnesses. Every year, approximately 500 Massachusetts and Rhode Island children are newly diagnosed with a serious illness and newly eligible for a wish. Our ultimate goal is to grant wishes for every medically eligible child in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.    

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Aug 14 Rustan(Rooster) and mom We are so proud of you Swaggy !! Go show Rooster you’re the best resilient rooster ❤️❤️ $109.85
Aug 14 Marisa Boidi Boidi's are so proud of you. $55.35
Aug 14 Mohre Family This is amazing, Swaggy! So proud of you for running this far and raising money for Make A Wish! $109.85
Aug 13 The DiPalmas Way to go, Mark! Undisclosed amount
Aug 13 Nana Jeannette Let’s goooo Mark.You’ve got this. $218.85
Aug 13 The Olson’s Go get it, Swaggy! $55.35
Aug 13 Linda Meehan Good luck🍀❤️ $25.00
Aug 13 Jensen Family Go get em’ Swaggy! This is for a great cause. $55.35
Aug 13 Kelly Salvati Thank you Mark for showing us all how to be ReMARKable $109.85
Aug 06 Melanie Norton Best of luck Swaggy and mom!! $28.10