The Final Countdown 

It’s almost the final countdown to the 130^th Boston Marathon! From April 16-19, make sure to check your email and the runner portal every day for fun and inspiring messages! 

Cross Your Fundraising Finish Line!  

Now’s the time to make a big fundraising push and cross that fundraising finish line strong. To help you maximize these last three weeks, here are some fun and effective ways to rally support: 

• 14 Day Challenge: Commit to something daily (push-ups, gratitude posts, running miles) and ask for donations to keep you going! Example: “I’m running 2.62 miles every day, donate $26.2 to support me!” 

• Social Media Countdown: Post daily updates, donor shout-outs, or reasons why you’re running. A countdown creates urgency! 

• Match a Mile: Ask friends/family to “sponsor” a mile with a donation (e.g., $100 for Mile 10, $50 for Mile 5). As a thank-you, write their names on your race-day gear! 

• Race Day Dedications: Dedicate each mile to a donor or cause and share why it’s meaningful to you. “Mile 5 is for my grandma—who wants to own it with a $50 donation?” 

• Flash Fundraiser: Set a 24-hour goal (ex., raise $500 in a day to reach your fundraising commitment) and promote it hard via social, emails, and texts!

Please email marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu or call/text 857 505 1225 if you need anything at all over the next few weeks! 

From start to finish, 

Ali

Support a Stepping Strong Runner Day – Hats!  

Hats were mailed to donors who gave $100+ via TeamRaiser on Support a Stepping Strong Runner Day yesterday – we hope your supporters are ready for Marathon Monday in their new swag! Please have them email us if they have any questions.

Marathon Madness – March Winners 

Congratulations to our March Marathon Madness winners! Freida B. raised the most money and Joe G. received the most donations.

Marathon Madness – CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS 

And BRAVO to our Marathon Madness CHAMPIONS! Josh O. raised the most money and Elyse W. received the most donations during the three-month challenge!  

Have questions about race weekend? Make sure to review our last team meeting PowerPoint HERE! Still have questions? Email marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu OR join me during office hours:

• Tuesday, 4/7
  • 7:30am – 8am: https://mgb-org.zoom.us/j/86077840930
• Friday, 4/10 (last day of office hours)
  • 7:30am – 10:30am: https://mgb-org.zoom.us/j/86210748202
  • 11:30am – 1:30pm: https://mgb-org.zoom.us/j/86210748202
  • 2:30pm – 4:30pm: https://mgb-org.zoom.us/j/86210748202

Social Media Sharing

Don’t forget to post photos (but not of your bib/bib number!) on social media and tag the following accounts: 

• Facebook: Bank of America, Boston Marathon, Boston Athletic Association, Mass General Brigham,
  Stepping Strong, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Instagram: @bankofamerica, @bostonmarathon, @teambaa, @massgeneralbrigham,
  @steppingstrongcenter, @brighamandwomens
• LinkedIn: Bank of America, Boston Athletic Association, Mass General Brigham, The Gillian Reny Stepping
  Strong Center for Trauma Innovation, Brigham and Women’s
• Threads: @BankofAmerica
• TikTok: @boston_marathon
• X/Twitter: @BankofAmerica, @BostonMarathon, @BAA, @MassGenBrigham, @steppingstrong1,
  @BrighamWomens
  
• Use the following hashtags:
  • #SteppingStrong
  • #Boston130
  • #ReasonToRun
  • #BostonMarathon

B.A.A. Resources: Make sure to…  

• Review and share the following: 
  • Participant Guide 
  • Spectator Guide 

• Download the B.A.A. Racing App for access to great features:  
  • Apple
  • Android

Please email marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu or call/text 857 505 1225 if you need anything at all over the next few weeks! 

From start to finish, 

Ali

P.S. Make SURE to submit your photos if you want to be featured in something special by clicking HERE! The deadline is TODAY, April 3.  

If you have not already done so, please complete the form HERE by 4/3 so we have all the information needed for race weekend.

Questions? Email marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu.

From start to finish,

Ali

Thank you to our incredible team and to those who supported you yesterday for Support A Stepping Strong Runner Day! Together, we raised $14,271. Hats will be sent to those who donated $100+ and will arrive before race weekend.  

Team Office Hours

Office hours are available for questions, fundraising guidance, or general support. Please drop in at any of the times below:

• Friday, 3/27
  • 12:00-1:00pm: https://mgb-org.zoom.us/j/84880215725
• Tuesday, 3/31
  • 1:30pm – 2pm: https://mgb-org.zoom.us/j/84276082271
• Wednesday, 4/1
  • 7:30am – 8:30am: https://mgb-org.zoom.us/j/84208486135
• Friday, 4/3
  • 9:30am – 10:00am: https://mgb-org.zoom.us/j/82689456603
• Tuesday, 4/7
  • 7:30am – 8am: https://mgb-org.zoom.us/j/86077840930
• Friday, 4/10 (last day of office hours)
  • 7:30am – 10:30am: https://mgb-org.zoom.us/j/86210748202
  • 11:30am – 1:30pm: https://mgb-org.zoom.us/j/86210748202
  • 2:30pm – 4:30pm: https://mgb-org.zoom.us/j/86210748202

If you have any questions, please contact us at marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu. 

From start to finish, 

Ali 

TODAY is YOURS and YOUR DONORS! On Support a Stepping Strong Runner Day, make sure to ask everyone you know to support your run and make a new $100+ donation in order to receive a Stepping Strong hat to wear on Marathon Monday. You can find suggested language here for any emails or social posts you want to push out! 

If you have any questions, please contact us at marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu. 

From start to finish, 

Ali