Welcome to my Stepping Strong 2026 Boston Marathon Fundraising page!

As many of you know, I have been fortunate enough to attend Harvard Medical School over the past three and a half years and complete my clinical training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). Throughout my time at BWH, I’ve developed a passion for plastic and reconstructive surgery and plan to specialize in hand and burn surgery, as well as limb salvage. Over the past few years I have been deeply moved by the passion and dedication of the healthcare professionals who care for patients suffering from devastating injuries, and witnessed firsthand the resilience required for both recovery and innovation in trauma care.

As I approach the culmination of my medical education, I can think of no better way to express my gratitude to the hospital and patients who have taught me so much than by running the Boston Marathon as a member of the Stepping Strong Team. Stepping Strong supports survivors’ journeys from injury to recovery and transforms trauma care via groundbreaking research, educational initiatives, and multi-disciplinary collaborations.

I’ve been lucky to attend conferences and learn from the research of some of the Stepping Strong Innovator Award recipients, and can confirm the work they do is truly progressive. More specifically, here’s how the Stepping Strong Center advances trauma care and rebuilds lives:

• Fuel Research: We support clinical studies and collaborative projects that accelerate solutions and improve trauma patient outcomes 
• Reimagine Care: We embrace the latest research to redefine best practices and transform trauma care for survivors
• Advance Education: We train the next generation of trauma leaders and empower the public to respond to trauma 
• Inspire Advocacy: We champion trauma survivors and injury prevention by raising awareness, supporting policy initiatives, and improving public safety

As a solely philanthropically funded center, Stepping Strong depends on generous donations like yours to sustain their life-changing programs and initiatives. Given I may be leaving Boston soon, I would be incredibly appreciative of your support as I run for Stepping Strong to help me give back to a community and hospital that have inspired my personal and professional growth so much.

Thank you for supporting this extraordinary group of runners and continuing to honor the Boston Strong spirit that still defines our city today. Learn more about the Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation at the Brigham: www.bwhsteppingstrong.org