Boston Marathon

James Casady is running to raise money for cancer research

"My hope is that with continued funding for research, a cure may be found for not only blood cancers, but for all types of cancer that afflict people today."

By Alex Svenson

1 minute to read

In our “Why I’m Running” series, Boston Marathon runners share what’s inspiring them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston.

Name: James Casady
Age: 50
From: Hopkinton

I am running the Boston Marathon this year to raise money for cancer research at Dana-Farber.

In 2020 I was diagnosed with High Risk Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.

I participated in a two year trial from 2021-2023 which brought my cancer numbers very low, but did not completely rid me of this blood cancer.

I was able to go off of chemotherapy though and can remain off until my numbers go back up again.

Advertisement:

Dana-Farber has helped and continues to help so many people.

My hope is that with continued funding for research, a cure may be found for not only blood cancers, but for all types of cancer that afflict people today.

Editor’s note: This entry may have been lightly edited for clarity or grammar.

To comment, please create a screen name in your profile