2025 Archive
Ten runners. Honoring those who keep moving forward.
The 2025 Boston Marathon was run on April 21, 2025. This page is preserved as a record of the team and their stories — donations to this team are closed.
Eighth consecutive Boston Marathon, sixth time with ALF. Believes in the foundation's mission to restore hope and dignity to those navigating life after limb loss.
“This foundation doesn't just change lives — it helps restore hope and dignity.”
Running so the people ALF supports never truly stop running in the race of life. Carrying their names every mile.
“We carry their names every mile and we do it so the people we support never truly stop running.”
Ran the 125th Boston Marathon on behalf of A Leg Forever Charitable Foundation.
Twelve years after watching the 2013 bombing as a 12-year-old, ran in honor of all those impacted that day.
“I am so honored to have been selected to run on behalf of A Leg Forever.”
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Ran in honor of his uncle Dave Mackey — an elite para-athlete who returned to competition after losing his leg in a traumatic running accident.
“I am inspired by his perseverance and courage, and want to support others.”
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Ran her first marathon for ALF in honor of her grandfather, a leg amputee after developing cancer from Ground Zero exposure.
“This will be my first marathon and being a member of this team means so much.”
Mother of three and physical therapist running her first marathon. Lived in Boston during her studies and saw the hardships amputees face accessing the prosthetics they need.
Believes in the power of sports to transform lives. Ran to raise awareness and make a real difference for amputees striving for an active future.
“I believe in the power of sports to transform lives and want to raise awareness.”
Plastic surgeon specializing in targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) for limb-loss patients. Ran for ALF to extend her professional commitment to amputee care into miles.
“Running for ALF allows me to actively contribute to a cause that aligns with my professional expertise.”
A 50-state marathoner with running friends across the amputee community. Chose ALF to help others living the same situation as friends she's lost or watched struggle.
“I know firsthand how expensive prosthetics can be and wanted to help my friends.”