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12/9/2024 4:33:10 PM General

Cape Wellness Collaborative Seeking Runner for Upcoming Boston Marathon Coveted Bib Donated to Local Non-profit to Support Programming

Cape Wellness Collaborative Seeking Runner for Upcoming Boston Marathon
Coveted Bib Donated to Local Non-profit to Support Programming
South Yarmouth, MA — Cape Wellness Collaborative (CWC), a Cape Cod-based 501(c)(3) offering
free-of-charge integrative wellness therapies and support for residents of Cape Cod and the Islands
facing cancer, is seeking an experienced runner to run on the organization’s behalf at the 2025
Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025. All interested runners should submit an application at
capewellness.org/boston-marathon by December 31st. Applicants will be notified by or on January 7,
2024. For questions, applicants can email Carol Bosco Baumann at carol@capewellness.org.
The chosen runner will fundraise a minimum of $10,000 for CWC leading up to the marathon in April.
Further requirements include a $375 race entry fee, set by the Boston Athletic Association, and the
ability to finish the marathon within the 6-hour time limit.
The chosen runner will receive the following benefits from CWC to support their fundraising efforts:
? A custom CWC singlet;
? A personalized fundraising page on CWC’s website, ensuring a seamless donor experience;
? Community visibility via CWC’s digital channels, including social media and email;
? Expert tips and guidance from the organization’s fundraising team;
? And access to a VDOT-certified running coach with previous experience at the Boston
Marathon.
Funds raised by the chosen runner will go directly towards supporting CWC’s signature programming
and services, including Wellness Care, which connects those facing cancer to local integrative care
practitioners across the Cape, and Wellness Eats, a curated meal delivery program for cancer
patients and their caregivers. In 2024, CWC provided more than 1,100 Cape Cod and Islands
residents with services. To learn more about CWC, visit capewellness.org.
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