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Each year, members of Team Brigham commit their bodies and minds to a grueling training regimen as they prepare to run the Boston Marathon. In the process, they raise money for BWH community health programs and services. BWH Bulletin caught up with five runners who shared what will keep them motivated and inspired as they take on the challenging 26.2-mile course on Marathon Monday.
Michelle Delprete, RN Cardiac Surgery Intermediate Care Unit
“I have been a nurse at BWH in the Cardiac Surgical step-down unit since 2005. I’ve been inspired by the stories from past Team Brigham members regarding how rewarding an experience running the Boston Marathon through Team Brigham has been. This year, I decided I was up for the challenge and adventure of running my first marathon for such an important cause.”
Katyuska Eibensteiner Research Assistant Department of General Medicine
“I truly admire Team Brigham’s commitment to raising funds to improve the health and quality of life for low-income families in Boston. I was born and raised in Honduras and then moved with my family to an underserved area in upstate New York, and I have experienced firsthand the importance of basic health care. I believe I have been given many blessings, and raising funds with Team Brigham will give me an opportunity to share my blessings with those less fortunate in the Boston community.”
Lauren Ferraro, Diet Technician Department of Nutrition
“This is my very first marathon! Being able to support amazing community programs while taking on one of the toughest marathons is all the motivation I need to keep going. Running with Team Brigham is my way of making sure I have a healthy future and that the families Team Brigham supports have a healthy future, as well.”
Kristen Foote, Senior Research Technician/Evening Supervisor Center for Clinical Investigation
“I’ve worked for the Brigham for more than 18 years, and this will be my third Boston Marathon for Team Brigham. I run because I can...running beside stroke survivors, cancer survivors and everyone else is truly an inspiration! This year, I am running with two special people in mind. My brother David, who has suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a fall last November, and my nephew’s wife, Amanda, who lost her battle to cancer at age 32 at the end of December. My struggles on race day will pale in comparison to the challenges they experienced.”
Matthew Galvin, PA-C Physician Assistant Cardiac Cath Lab
“I’m running for my grandmother. She has been battling cancer (multiple myeloma) for more than a decade and she recently decided to stop chemo. My run is to support her struggle and to convince her to keep pushing on. I have been battling two knee injuries during my training, so it has been anything but smooth sailing. But with a lot of patience and pool training, I should be ready by Marathon Monday. She doesn’t know this is all for her, and although she is not able to be at the finish line due to her health, we are planning to have a T-shirt made and have her watch my run online. I plan on telling her the weekend before the marathon so she has something to look forward to.”