HANSCOM AFB, Mass.–– Hanscom Federal Credit Union raised $39,199.79 for Boston Children’s Hospital at the 2018 Boston Marathon. This is the 19thyear the credit union has participated in the iconic Patriots’ Day race.
“I’m continually amazed and heartened by the generosity of our supporters, including our members,” said Paul Marotta, Hanscom FCU’s chairman. “I offer my sincerest thanks to everyone who donated to this worthy cause. Their donations make such a difference to the children and their families who benefit from the work Boston Children’s Hospital does.”
One hundred percent of the money raised by Hanscom FCU will be used to fund several pediatric brain research projects at Boston Children’s Hospital, including the search for treatments, therapies, and cures for Moyamoya Disease, Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and pediatric brain tumors.
This year’s team was comprised of three runners who trained for months leading up to the April 16 race. Master marathoner Ray Phillips, a member of Hanscom FCU’s Board of Directors, has run the Boston Marathon every year since 2000. This was a landmark year for him: it was his first time running in the 70+ age division. He completed the race in 5:37:50.
Longtime Team Hanscom FCU teammate Andy Martin, Jr., competed in the wheelchair division and, despite suboptimal weather conditions, finished in 6:09:20.
Elizabeth Kistoglou, assistant branch manager of the Billerica branch, ran her first ever marathon. She finished the race in 6:45:30 with Hanscom FCU member advisor Lori Skelton at her side.