Ashley Donnelly's Boston Marathon Fundraiser

I am thrilled to announce that this April, I will be running the 127th Boston Marathon for the Korean Church of Greater Boston!

In the Hopkinton spirit of “It All Starts Here,” I am running this year’s marathon for the Korean Church of Greater Boston. This wonderful church has sat at the start line of the Boston Marathon overlooking the thousands of runners who have come through our small town each year. For years, the church has also hosted many of the elite runners who have competed not only to finish but to win. The Boston Marathon has always promoted the spirit of community. The Korean Church has represented this marathon spirit for years, and now to give back, I am raising $5000 for their youth group!

Growing up in Hopkinton, I have had the privilege of watching our small town transform every year into the start line for one of the oldest and most renowned marathons in the world. Feeling the excitement and anticipation of the runners in the air each year, and watching some of the most talented athletes in the world compete, ignited in me a passion to one day do the same. As a track and field athlete in high school, I have always loved running, but as a sprinter, I could have never imagined that I’d be running this many miles so soon.

It was recently my 22nd birthday, and this year I am asking that you consider donating to this wonderful cause and supporting me in my dream to run the Boston Marathon!