New Milford Resident Runs for Family, Friends and Philanthropy at Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon

Since 2010, the Hartford Marathon Foundation has recognized local runners with incredible and inspiring stories, honoring them at the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon as part of a special group called the Aiello Inspiration Team.

Allan Darrow runs among this inspiring group on behalf of his family and friends with life-altering illnesses. He first started running for his mother after she was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer. He ran for "Ovations for the Cure" and raised over $1,000 for cancer research, awareness and patient programs. His mom cheered for him as he crossed the finish line, and it was the only race she would ever make it to. Since his mom passed away, Allan continues to run to raise money and show support for loved ones. Most recently, he completed his first one hundred-mile race, the C&O 100, for his friend Sean with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Allan runs for “purpose and happiness” and that motivation will carry him 26.2 miles at this year’s Eversource Hartford Marathon.

2017 Aiello Inspiration Team members represent a vast array of backgrounds, experiences, ages and running goals. 2017 Aiello Inspiration Team members are:

Sonya Alexander, Fairfield, CT – Charity 5K

Allan Darrow, New Milford, CT – Marathon

Lee Falk, Bristol, CT – Marathon

Kayla Giacin, New York, NY – Half Marathon

Danielle Marcue, Portland, CT – Half Marathon

Ed Rudman, Rocky Hill, CT– Marathon

Nan McKernon, Middlebury, CT – Half Marathon

Paul Smith, West Hartford, CT – Half Marathon

Sammi Verbickas, Torrington, CT – Half Marathon

BJ Williams, Leicester, MA – Half Marathon

This year’s team includes inspiring individuals who have shared moving stories on the many reasons they run - they run to honor loved ones who have passed away, they run for weight loss and health, they run to overcome illness or difficult times.

Members of the Aiello Inspiration Team will receive special VIP treatment the Eversource Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon, Charity 5K and Team 26.2 Relay events that take place on Saturday, October 14, 2017, in Bushnell Park, Hartford.

The Hartford Marathon Foundation is joined by Aiello Home Services, sponsor of the team, in the effort to recognize individuals whose determination and perseverance serve as an inspiration and motivation for others.

More information on the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon can be found at www.HartfordMarathon.com, on Facebook.com/HMFevents and on Twitter @runHMF.