Middleboro High honored for marathon volunteering effort
Apr 12, 2024
Middleboro High School students were honored for their volunteer efforts at the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, where they help at the Lunch Stop. Source: Jimmy Fund
The Middleboro High School Student Council was honored at a recent award ceremony for their efforts at the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. Middleboro High principal Paul Branagan, left, with Emily McCollem Kendall Santos, Student Council President ; Dante D'Alessandro and Melina Freitas, all Student Council officers. Fiona Clancy, Student Council Vice President, coordinated the delegation that attended the walk but was unable to attend the ceremony. Source: Middleboro High School
MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro High School students have been honored as “Volunteers of the Year” for their efforts in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, which was held in October 2023.
More than 8,400 walkers and 700 volunteers participated in the event, according to information provided by the Jimmy Fund.. Among them were Student Council members. Students from Middleboro High School volunteer at the Lunch Stop every year.
“They bring incredible energy and positivity to the walk and we hear from so many participants how much they appreciate them,” said Middleboro High School Principal Paul Branagan, who serves as liaison to the student council volunteers.
“It is truly remarkable to see the dedication of individuals who have invested their time, passion, and energy in supporting this event, furthering critical research at Dana-Farber,” said Suzanne Fountain, vice president of the Jimmy Fund. “Middleboro High School has demonstrated their commitment to defy cancer and exemplifies the spirit of this event. We are proud to honor Middleboro High School with the ‘Volunteers of the Year’ award to recognize all they do for Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund.”
In 2023, participants walked along the Boston Marathon course and had the flexibility to choose from four distance options: 5K walk (from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute), 10K walk (from Newton), Half Marathon walk (from Wellesley), or Marathon walk (from Hopkinton). Walkers could also participate virtually, as well.
The Jimmy Fund Walk has raised more than $176 million for Dana-Farber Cancer in its 35-year history, raising a record-breaking $9.4 million in 2023. Funds raised from the Jimmy Fund Walk support all forms of adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Boston Athletic Association has supported the Jimmy Fund Walk since 1989.
