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Olivio Goncalves is running for a youth program that helped him as a sixth grader

Goncalves hopes to raise $7,500 for the Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center.

Olivio Goncalves is running to shed light on the students being served by the Thompson Island OutwardBound Education Center.

By Zipporah Osei

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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 story here.

Name: Olivio Goncalves
Age: 34
From: Boston

I am running the Boston marathon for two reasons. One is to support the kids that go to the Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center by trying to raise $7,500 for them and the second is to challenge myself. I went to this program as a sixth grader and now I’m a part of the board of advisors. It’s so great to be able to spotlight them. 

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Zipporah Osei is an audience engagement editor for Boston.com, where she connects with readers on site and across social media.

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