This past Sunday, I completed my longest Boston Marathon training run yet … 19 miles!  I’m walking around a bit wounded after that one, but I know I’ll be ready for the marathon on April 16th

I thought the physical and mental challenge would be the toughest part of this endeavor.  Instead, I’m discovering that raising awareness and $9000 for the Dana-Farber Institute is proving to be my true challenge.

The Dana-Farber Institute, was recently ranked as one of the Top 5 Hospitals for Cancer by US News & World Report. One of the many programs that distinguishes Dana-Farber from other Hospitals is their role in cancer research.

All funds – a full 100% – raised by DFMC benefit the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, widely recognized as one of the largest and most successful …