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Why I’m Running: ‘I wouldn’t be here, alive, or running marathons without this community’
Vanessa LoChirco is running the 2021 Boston Marathon for hospital where she was a patient.
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: Vanessa LoChirco
Age: 24
From: Everett
I am running this year’s marathon on behalf of Boston Children’s Hospital. I was a patient at the hospital growing up and I wouldn’t be here, alive, or running marathons without this community.
This is my time to give back and empower others that they can be strong and make a comeback.
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