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Fundraiser: West Roxbury Resident to Run in 2015 Boston Marathon

Tim West was selected to be a part of the first-ever Team Fisher House Boston Marathon group.

West Roxbury native Tim West is raising money via CrowdRise to run in the 2015 Boston Marathon.

After running in the Marine Corps Marathon with Team Fisher House for five years, West was selected for the first-ever Team Fisher House Boston Marathon squad.

The Fisher House Foundation provides lodging for military families and veterans. Homes are located near major military and VA medical centers nationwide.

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The team has raised $5,606 as of Friday, Jan. 9.

Click here to learn more or donate to the campaign.

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Photo courtesy of Tim West. From left: Tim West, George Brooks and Ivan Castro.

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