Martin Richard Foundation holds first fundraiser of 2016 at Fenway Park
The organization strives for peace in honor of 8-year-old Martin Richard.
The Martin Richard Foundation, formed by the parents of 8-year-old Martin Richard, the youngest victim killed in the Boston Marathon bombings, held its first fundraiser of the year at Fenway Park on Thursday.
Both Mayor Marty Walsh and Governor Charlie Baker were among the approximately 200 people in attendance, according to The Boston Globe. That 200 also included the 75 members who will run this year’s Boston Marathon as part of Team MR8.
The team’s name comes from Martin Richard’s initials and his favorite sports number.
This is the third year that MR8 is raising money for the Martin Richard Foundation. The organization aims for peace by investing in education, athletics, and community. MR8 hopes to raise $500,000 this year, according to the Globe.
At the event, Walsh spoke of the city’s plans to create a park in memory of Martin Richard, saying it will be next to the Boston Children’s Museum.
“Martin inspired us to do something special,’’ Walsh said, according to the Globe.
Read the full Globe story here.
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