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This Norwell physician is running Boston for the Grayken Center

"I am also running to show my own two young children that with hard work you can do anything that you put your mind to."

Ruth Levesque is running Boston to raise money for behavioral health and substance use disorders treatment.

April 5, 2022

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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.

This Peabody mom is running for Boston Children’s Hospital

Name: Ruth Levesque
Age: 39
From: Norwell

I am running my first ever marathon as a charity runner for my hospital, South Shore Hospital. I am running for the Grayken Center which specializes in behavioral health and substance use disorders.

As an OB/GYN physician, these resources are essential for my pregnant patients in order to allow them to achieve healthy pregnancies. The last two years have been challenging for everyone — both those in health care and those seeking medical attention. Being able to support my patients with these resources on the South Shore is priceless.

I am also running to show my own two young children that with hard work you can do anything that you put your mind to, whether it be raising $10,000 for charity or running 26.2 miles! I cannot wait to achieve this goal on April 18.

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