In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, we have a lot to be thankful for. It’s easy to fixate on the horror of the day and the brutal manhunt, but out of respect for the runners, the victims, and their families, this community is joining the efforts to offer support and kindness to those affected by the tragedy.
It recently came to light that the sports apparel company, New Balance, donated $1 million to the One Fund to support the people of Boston – particularly those most affected by the horrific events. This is an incredible gesture and will surely help the families of the victims in the following weeks.
Here’s how you can show your support.
Donate to the following organizations:
The Lu Lingzi Scholarship Fund
Krystle M. Campbell Memorial Fund
The New England Patriots’ Fund
Race for Boston
Participate in these marathons to support the victims.
Or, you can check out the Boston Athletic Association website for information about qualifying for the 2014 race.
As always, in this type of situation we can’t undo the physical and emotional damage inflicted on the many runners and their families, but we can do our part to help fellow athletes and the Boston community. Boston – stand strong. They picked the WRONG city.
And, don’t miss this David Ortiz clip.