Ira, Max, Colleen, and Valerie have picked up the torch and are running the Boston Marathon for Julie’s Family Learning Program.

 

 

 

Ira and Max are a father and son team that have set a goal to complete the marathon together before Max graduates from Newton South High School . Max is an aspiring writer and will be going to journalism school in the fall. Ira is in the lighting industry and designs aesthetically pleasing lights for facilities throughout Boston as an employee of Reflex Lighting.  This is Ira’s third marathon, but his first running for Julie’s.

 

 

 

Colleen and Valerie are colleagues at Emmanuel College who came to us through a relationship with Miriam Finn Sherman, a close friend and previous employee of Julie’s. These young, vibrant and energetic women are excited about completing their first marathon and honored to be running for Julie’s.  Furthermore, Valerie is dedicating her run to John Finn, Miriam’s father, who suddenly passed away last fall.  John was a committed supporter of Julie’s who would be pleased to know that she is running in his memory.

 

 

 

Julie’s and our runners would welcome your support of our Boston Marathon efforts. If you would like to give to Julie’s consider being in the Mile High Club and donating a dollar per mile for a $26 gift. Or you could help us out by forwarding this page along to a friend who may be interested.  We also welcome major sponsors to give a gift of $250, $500, or $1,000, and we will list your sponsorship on our website.  If you would like to be more involved please contact Amy at 617-269-6663 ext. 33 or amalkemes@jflp.org.

 

 

 

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