Dear fellow Hanoverians:<\/p>\n
Hanover resident Meg Coogan has been an avid runner for 25 years. She has
\n6 marathons under her belt, and trains year-round. That alone is
\nadmirable. This year, however, she will be running what for most of us is
\nunthinkable \u2013 two marathons in the space of six days.<\/p>\n
The 52 year old Hanover mother of four children plans to run the Boston
\nMarathon on April 18th, and the Big Sur Marathon in California on April
\n24th. Both races are a grueling 26.2 miles. Boston is famous for
\nHeartbreak Hill and Big Sur boasts of a two mile climb to the top of
\nHurricane Point. And somehow, Meg is going to run both of them in less
\nthan a week.<\/p>\n
For now though, Meg is focusing on Boston. She goes on 20 mile training
\nruns on Saturdays and 5 mile hill sprints on Tuesdays, among other training
\nregimens. The Granddaddy of all Marathons also comes with a hefty
\nfundraising requirement for those who run for a charity. Meg went through
\na rigorous application and interview process and was one of 25 people out
\nof hundreds who was picked to run for the New England Patriots Charitable
\nFoundation. The money raised for the Patriots Foundation benefits the Myra
\nKraft Community MVP Awards, which recognizes outstanding volunteers in New
\nEngland. Last year the Foundation gave out $200,000 to the volunteers\u2019
\nrespective New-England based non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is truly inspiring to hear the incredible stories of each Myra Kraft
\nCommunity MVP Award winner,\u201d said Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft.
\n\u201cEvery volunteer has such a unique story about how they got involved in
\ntheir community and it is very touching to learn about their impact. These
\nindividuals are making a lasting impact on a daily basis and we are excited
\nto have the opportunity to thank each of them for their commitment. This is
\ntruly one of my favorite programs and I know Myra would be proud of the
\nwork each of these volunteers are doing.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cRaising money for the Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards is an honor and
\nprivilege and I am pleased to have been chosen to do it,\u201d said Coogan.
\n\u201cIt has been hard, though. People think the Patriots have plenty of
\nmoney, but the Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards are completely fundraised
\nwith no contribution from the Patriots. By raising money for the awards, I
\nam giving back to my community, just like the award winners. I hope to
\nraise $10,000 before Boston.\u201d<\/p>\n
Coogan is therefore organizing what she hopes will be a large fundraiser at
\nQuan\u2019s Kitchen in Hanover on April 7th from 6:00 p.m. \u2013 10:00 p.m. The
\npublic is invited to attend. Sports memorabilia with a distinct Patriots
\nflavor will be available for auction, along with raffles and a silent
\nauction. Tickets are $20 per person and will be available at the Hanover
\nTown Clerk\u2019s Office and at the door. Come support Hanover\u2019s most
\nimpressive marathoning mother and wish her well as she runs \u201cBoston to
\nBig Sur, 2 marathons, 2 coasts, 6 days\u201d. Congratulations, Meg, you are
\nalready a champion here in Hanover.<\/p>\n
If you are unable to attend the fundraiser but would like to support
\nMeg\u2019s efforts, donations may be made on-line at
\nwww.firstgiving.com\/fundraiser\/meg-coogan or by sending a check payable to
\nthe \u201cNew England Patriots Charitable Foundation\u201d c\/o the Hanover Town
\nClerk\u2019s Office, 550 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA 02339. For more
\ninformation or to purchase tickets, contact Cathy Harder-Bernier at (781)
\n826-3937 or cathyhb@comcast.net , or Meg Coogan at (617) 827-0785 or
\nmrc9810@comcast.net .<\/p>\n
For “Around Town on the Web”,
\nCathy H-B<\/p>\n
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