At the intersection of running and trauma, these marathoners find healing
Robert Wheeler, who runs to help cope with trauma symptoms, says runners with trauma have “a little more fire” in them.
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Robert Wheeler, who runs to help cope with trauma symptoms, says runners with trauma have “a little more fire” in them.
Nearly 10 years ago, an explosion at the Boston Marathon finish line changed Gillian Reny’s life forever. But she turned her struggle into a decade-long mission to help others who have been impacted by trauma.
The 26-year-old is running the 2023 Boston Marathon and raising money for The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation.
City of Boston will lead service activities and calls on community-based organizations and residents to plan and share One Boston Day volunteer opportunities
David Bell is running Boston to accomplish a goal and raise money for Brigham and Woman's Hospital. Read more on Boston.com.