I am honored to be running the Boston Marathon for Marisa's Mission. When I first learned about Marisa's Mission a few years ago I was immediately drawn to their goals of alleviating the financial burden for local families fighting cancer. 

My family and I are all too familiar with the physical, emotional, and financial burden of battling cancer. We lost my Grandma Trudy to ovarian cancer when I was in elementary school and my Aunt Hope to breast cancer when I was in High School. 

My husband and I have ran an annual fundraising workout for Marisa's Mission at our gym Moses Fitness each October for the past 2 years in honor of Breast Cancer awareness month. I am proud to continue raising money for families in honor of my grandmother and aunt so families can focus on spending more time together, loving each other, and beating cancer.

At Marisa’s Mission, our goal is to keep the spirit of our namesake, Marisa Federico, alive by alleviating the financial burdens caused by cancer to patients and families through out Massachusetts. We provide hope, support, and the means to focus on what matters most: their health and well being as a family. Marisa’s Mission grants upwards of $10,000 per patient/family through four major programs: Home Assistance, Care, Travel/Lodging and Special Trips. We understand the turmoil caused by this disease and how it not only impacts the individual, but also extends its reach to the entire family. Since 2017, we have been fortunate enough to grant over 1 Million dollars worth of support to patients, families, and hospitals across Massachusetts. Your support not only facilitates our mission, but also amplifies the positive impact we can make!

Learn more about Marisa’s Mission at www.Marisas-Mission.org.