With the Boston Marathon 2024 just five days away, excitement is mounting for the 128th edition of the world’s oldest annual marathon. Nearly 30,000 athletes are poised to tackle the challenging 26.2-mile course, each with their own story and motivation encapsulated in the “Why I’m Running” series. This phrase sheds light on the diverse reasons behind each participant’s journey.
For instance, 53-year-old Michelle O’Brien of Needham, for her inaugural Boston Marathon, is driven by a desire to support the Dana Farber Cancer Treatment Center. Meanwhile, Colm Homan runs to honor his son Eoghan’s courageous battle with Ewing Sarcoma, championing the cause of pediatric cancer research at Boston Children’s Hospital. Amidst this sea of purposeful strides, US icon Sara Hall is raising $100k for the fight against death caused by starvation.
What noble cause is Sara Hall running for at the Boston Marathon 2024?
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In an Instagram post, professional American distance runner Sara Hall announced she was traveling to the city for the Boston Marathon 2024. Posting a picture of herself running and tagging the brand ASICS, she invited fans who are in town to come and say hi to her at two specific locations and times: the finish line from 2–2:30 and the expo from 3 to 4. In her heartfelt caption, she revealed her motivation for running, stating, “I’m racing Boston to raise funds to give microloans to extremely poor individuals in Ethiopia.”
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She emphasizes her commitment to this cause by mentioning that she will match all donations until she reaches her fundraising goal. Additionally, she plans to randomly choose a few donors and send them autographed merchandise as a thank-you gesture. As we reflect on this noble cause, let us see how much money she has raised so far and how the campaign will help.
The “Racing Boston for Loans for Women in Ethiopia” campaign
A GoFundMe fundraiser titled “Racing Boston for Loans for Women in Ethiopia” is organized by Sara Hall on behalf of the Hall Foundation in Flagstaff, AZ. Sara’s participation in the Boston Marathon aligns with her 41st birthday celebrations, and as of April 10, 2024, the fundraiser has raised $4,191 out of a $50,000 target through 77 donations and as she aims to match all donations this rounds out to about $100,000. In the Boston Marathon 2024 fundraiser description, Sara emphasized, “Every day it bothers me that there are people starving to death around the world when there is more than enough to prevent it. I’m committing my race to changing that.”
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Through her campaign, Sara hopes to help women living in extreme poverty as a way to empower them to start their businesses and work their way out of poverty while providing aid in a manner that preserves the dignity of the recipients, making them self-sufficient. With the Boston Marathon 2024 set for Monday, April 15, 2024, the coming together of countless goodwill ambassadors, including Sara Hall, offers awareness and charity, conveying a message of unity, hope, and solidarity.
