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This dad is running Boston to give back to Boston Children’s Hospital
"I’m proud to be running with my son as my patient partner — he’s my inspiration, my motivation, and the reason behind every mile."
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Name: Nick Gallagher
Age: 38
From: Plymouth
I’m running Boston as a member of the Boston Children’s Hospital’s Miles for Miracles team to honor the incredible care my son and our family have received since he was born 4 years ago.
Shortly after his birth, we began an unexpected journey that led us to Boston Children’s. Since then, their neurology team has been by our side, offering expert care, guidance, and hope every step of the way. Thanks to treatments developed in just the last 15 years, he has received care that simply wouldn’t have been possible a generation ago.
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Today, he’s a happy and thriving 4-year-old, and Boston Children’s is a huge reason why. I’m running the 2026 Boston Marathon as part of the Miles for Miracles team to give back to the hospital that’s given our family so much, and to help other children and families receive the same life-changing support. I’m proud to be running with my son as my patient partner — he’s my inspiration, my motivation, and the reason behind every mile.
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