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Last weekend, Team Brigham members took to the road and completed their longest training run of this season—21 miles from Framingham to Boston. The run was part of the team’s regular training that includes long-distance runs every Saturday morning and hill training runs in Boston every Tuesday evening. BWH Bulletin caught up with a few runners who shared why they are committed to raising funds for BWH community programs and the physical challenge of training for a marathon. Support Team Brigham runners, visit www.firstgiving.com/teambrigham2010
I have lived in Boston for almost two years now and figured what better marathon to run than Boston’s and better yet to run for my hospital and support the community where I live! As an inpatient pharmacist, I often staff the Emergency Department with patients who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. I feel really proud to be raising funds to support them. Not only will running a marathon accomplish a life goal of mine, but it will accomplish an even stronger feeling of success knowing I helped my community members.
As a registered nurse, I am reminded everyday how lucky I am to be able to walk, let alone run, so in part I am doing this to celebrate those who are less fortunate. We take so much for granted everyday, and I wanted to take advantage of this opportunity. I’m proud to represent BWH, because the Brigham is a big part of who I am and to accomplish this goal while representing Team Brigham seemed like a win/win for me.
As a relatively new BWH employee, my initial desire to run for Team Brigham was to get involved with the organization and meet new people. I enjoy challenging myself and thought no better way than to run a marathon. Lastly and more importantly, I joined Team Brigham because I saw the opportunity to influence the health and safety of others in underserved communities by raising money for the BWH Center for Community Health and Health Equity.
I initially made this decision on impulse. I saw it in the Bulletin and thought, “Why not? I’m up for the challenge.” After reading about it, I thought it would be a great opportunity to commemorate the 10 years I’ve spent in the great city of Boston and the fact that I’m turning 30 soon after the marathon. More importantly, it’s for a great cause. I feel fortunate to be where I am, and helping out those who are less fortunate is something we should all do more often.
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