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A Massachusetts police officer is running the Boston Marathon for veterans
On her third charity run, Laicey Ieronimo is supporting Semper Fi & America’s Fund and honoring the service of those closest to her.
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Name: Laicey Ieronimo
Age: 25
From: Carver
An integral part of my life is giving back. I am running the 2026 Boston Marathon to give back to true heroes of this nation – veterans and military members.
We owe a debt to our nation’s service members that we can never fully repay, but we can certainly try.
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It is an absolute honor to run for Semper Fi & America’s Fund.
This will be my third Boston Marathon as a charity runner. I’ve run for two other amazing charities, but this one hits closer to home. So many of my family members and loved ones are veterans or actively serving – many have gone on combat deployments, been diagnosed with PTSD, and humbly believe they don’t need any recognition.
Heroes.
I am a police officer here in Massachusetts. I am also a high school cross country and track coach, a Special Olympics track coach, and I am the founder/leader of my own small non-profit that maintains a focus around veterans and fallen police officers, as well as our nation’s homeless population.
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I have run numerous other races for charities too and through my running I have collectively raised over $40,000.
My why is my loved ones who have served this country and to be the change – running is just one of the ways I can do that, it is also something I love.
Editor’s note: This entry may have been lightly edited for clarity or grammar.
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