Two Needham Residents Running Boston Marathon For Project Hope

From Project Hope:

NEEDHAM, MA — Needham residents Jay and Cyndi Gonzalez are among ten individuals who will run the Boston Marathon on Project Hope team. Thanks to a partnership with John Hancock’s Non-Profit Program, Project Hope received ten entry bibs for the 121st Boston Marathon, which will take place Monday, April 17, 2017.

“We applaud Jay and Cyndi Gonzalez and our running team that symbolizes the struggles of our families with their hard work, dedication and commitment to reach the finish line,” said Linda Wood-Boyle, Executive Director of Project Hope, said in a release. “Their journey of 26.2 miles, and all the training leading up to it, helps us raise vital funds and connects us to new sources of support. Join us in supporting our Project Hope runners as they pursue their fundraising goals for a great cause.”

Gonzalez, a board member, loves how running makes him feel and uses it as a time to think. Jay has completed an impressive total of five marathons and this will be his second time running the Boston Marathon for Project Hope. He is inspired by the determination of the women and families of Project Hope to overcome whatever obstacles they face, their hard work and their drive toward self-sufficiency and independence. Click here to check out Jay’s fundraising page and support his run for Project Hope!

Cyndi, who returns for her second year, began running 12 years ago and hasn’t slowed down since. She has run a total of 6 marathons all over the country. She ran with Project Hope in 2015 and said she was hooked by the spirit of the Project Hope team and the amazing women at Project Hope are soul-filling. Click here to help support Cyndi reach her marathon goals!

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