Fundraiser: Brookline Couple to Run Boston Marathon

Brookline residents Chris and Katie Marshall will be running the 2015 Boston Marathon on April 20 in support of a friend suffering with acute myeloid leukemia.

The couple’s friend, Jim Henry, is currently undergoing treatment at City of Hope Hospital in Duarte, California and is in dire need of help to fund many of his medical expenses not covered by insurance.

Henry lives in Orange, CA with his wife, Teresa, and their children Nolan and Mia.

The Marshalls have agreed to support Jim by asking family members, friends, colleagues and associates to make donations.

Chris works in the athletic department at Providence College and Katie is a physical therapist at Spaulding Rehabilitation Network in Charlestown. Spaulding assisted many of the victims of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.

“We’re excited to run the marathon together and help our friend in his fight against leukemia,” said Chris. “This will be my wife’s first marathon and my third Boston in a row, so we are ready to have an amazing day and, hopefully, make a difference in the life of a friend.”

Chris is a member of the running team for the Boston Athletic Association and hopes to improve upon his personal record time for a marathon of 2:48 by running a sub 2:45 in April.

“Running the marathon with my husband will be a memorable experience,” said Katie. “And helping someone who is going through such an arduous struggle will make it all the more rewarding.”

For further information and to make a donation, visit themarshallsrunboston2015.com.

Your gift is not tax-deductible. All gifts will go directly to Jim Henry. This is not a charity concern and has no relationship with the Boston Marathon, Boston Athletic Association, or any sponsors/partners of those entities.

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