Boston Marathon

Jo-Ann Quirke is running for cancer

"I run to raise money and awareness to find a cure for this disease that touches one too many."

Jo-Ann Quirke is running the Boston Marathon in honor of her mom. Jo-Ann Quirke

By Emily Collins

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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. If you’re running the marathon, you can share your #WhyImRunningBoston story here.

Name: Jo-Ann Quirke

Age: 45

From: Plainville

I am running the Boston Marathon in honor of my mom, who is a 15-year breast cancer survivor. Fast forward 15 years later, I was diagnosed in 2022 with stage 1 breast cancer.

I immediately thought of my daughters and would never want them to go through what their mom and YiaYia have. I run to raise money and awareness to find a cure for this disease that touches one too many.

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

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