Friends,

I am so excited to share that I’ll be running the 129th Boston Marathon for Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton. I grew up in Hopkinton, not far from the marathon start line, and volunteered at Baypath. I also put on bake sales to raise money for the shelter. I know how much the shelter means to the community and I am honored that my run will help them raise funds for a new, modern facility.

For more than 45 years, Baypath has been a safe haven for dogs and cats in need in our area and beyond. The work they do – caring for more than a thousand dogs and cats each year – is essential in our region. However, they have outgrown their current facility and need expanded space to help more animals.

Baypath has already raised $4.3 million of the $6.5 million needed for construction. My run will be dedicated to helping them bridge this gap with a personal goal of raising $10,000. Every gift helps and I’ll think of each and every one of you as I cross the finish line on Boylston Street in April.