Brookline Runner Joins TB12 Boston Marathon Team

Brookline MA

31 August, 2021

12:10 PM

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BROOKLINE, MA — A Brookline runner has joined the TB12 Foundation's Boston Marathon team, which will feature 19 athletes from across the country and raise money to support the nonprofit's mission to support the health and wellbeing of athletes who need it most. The TB12 Foundation was founded by seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady with the purpose of maximizing the health, well-being, and athletic potential of underserved athletes. Funds raised through the Boston Marathon will help provide free access to health and wellness resources for people who are at-risk due to economic or health-related obstacles. "We are grateful for all our marathon team runners, past and present, who have dedicated their time, energy and fundraising efforts to support our mission," said TB12's Executive Director Lisa Borges in a statement. "Their hard work enables us to reach many more deserving athletes who need that extra level of encouragement, training and support to reach their full potential." As a thank-you from TB12, this year's runners will receive a full 18-week customized training plan created by certified coaches of the Road Runners' Club of America with organized group runs throughout the season, online fundraising tools, TB12 treatment sessions and apparel, and a 20% discount on all TB12 products. This year's TB12 Foundation Boston Marathon team includes the following athletes: Cheryl Bechunas of Sutton, MASarah Checkosky of Boston, MAJohn Christian of Brookline, MAAleesha Denning of Ormond Beach, FLKeller Dinan of South Boston, MAWill DiTullio of Woburn, MAChris Federico of Providence, RIKevin Flike of Weymouth, MATodd Garland of Hingham, MAMadeline Giese of Boston, MADavid Hagen of Union, NJRyan Hargraves of Boston, MAMichaela Menard of Weymouth, MAJim McDonough of Hingham, MAKaley Nyquist of Parker, COCaroline O'Donnell of Boston, MAVictor Ramos of Mexico City, MexicoTushar Raval of Newark, DEBianca Routt of Miami, FLSince its founding, the TB12 Foundation has donated over $1.6 million to athletes and organizations in need of support since its founding. For more information, click here.