Boston Marathon 2015 Runner Profile: Tammy Stapleton, Four-Time Participant

Name: Tammy Stapleton

Age: 45

Profession: Stay-at-home mom

Marathon experience: Four Boston Marathons

Reason for running: For those who can’t.

Charity (if applicable): The Hoyt Foundation

Training tip: Believe in yourself, yes you can!

Bib number: 29809

Stapleton also submitted the following info:

On Thursday, April 16th at 7 p.m. I will hold a virtual raffle in which I will give away $5,000! All money raised will go directly to the Hoyt Foundation!

How it works: Purchase a $100 raffle ticket by mailing a check (made out to the Hoyt Foundation) to my home: 26 Bond Street, Reading, MA 01867. Drawing will be held in one week and only 200 tickets will be sold!

Purchasing a ticket also makes you eligible to win one of the 15 raffle prizes up for grabs!

In addition I have five silent auction items:
* Bowling Party for 6 at King’s Lynnfield ($200 value) Bidding starts @ $100, increase in $10 increments, please.
* 2 passes to Ogunquit Playhouse & Mike’s Clam Shack gift card ($225 value) Bidding starts @ $100, increase in $10 increments, please.
* Pablo Sandoval autographed baseball donated by the Boston Red Sox - Bidding starts @ $100, increase in $10 increments, please.
* Keurig 2.0 Brewing System with 96 Starbucks K-cups. Brews by the cup or carafe (provided) ($250 value). Bidding starts at $125, increase in $10 increments, please.
* Two night stay at North Conway condo, location just minutes away from all area attractions, air-conditioned, pool, www.vrbo.com/472479 ($500 value). Bidding starts at $250, increase in $25 increments, please.

Please email me with your bids. Bidding closes at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 16.

Support an amazing cause and possibly win big at the same time! Donations are tax deductible (unless you win the cash prize).

Email me at tstapes@comcast.net with any questions and GOOD LUCK!