Hi all! 

I am SO excited to announce that I will be running the Boston Marathon this year in support of the Stepping Strong Marathon Team. As many of you may know, I work as a Registered Nurse on the Burn/Trauma unit at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Each day I see the impact the Stepping Strong Foundation has on patients as they embark on their journey to recovery. I am honored to raise money for a foundation that, in one way or another, directly impacts the patients I care for. I run in honor of my incredibly strong patients! Thank you for your support and for helping me reach my goal! 

The Stepping Strong Center unites healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community members to revolutionize trauma care and rebuild lives. Here's how:

• 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 iniatives, and improving public safety

When you support a member of the Stepping Strong Boston Marathon Team, you're helping us turn tragedy into hope for civilian and military heroes who have suffered devestating traumatic injuries. As a solely philanthropically funded center, we depend on generous donations like yours to sustain our life-changing programs and iniatives. 

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 Qualified runners are encouraged to join our team as well.