Help us cross the finish line for kids and families! Announcing Boston Children’s Museum’s 2025 Boston Marathon Team!
Boston Children’s Museum has recruited a team of runners to complete the Boston Marathon® on April 21, 2025. Our team will run the 129th Boston Marathon and support our mission to engage children and families in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills and spark a lifelong love of learning. Each runner will raise critical funds for the Museum’s Helping Hands Campaign. Interested in joining our team and already qualified? We need you too! We welcome qualified runners who already have an official bib to be a part of our team by committing to raise $2,000.
Support for our individual team members may be made here:
Colin Carey
Colin lives in Needham, MA with his family and works for State Street Corporation. He has run the Boston Marathon three times before, and his children are his inspiration. He most appreciates the crowds that show up “to memorialize the beginning of this country’s fight for independence 250 years ago and celebrate the oldest annual marathon in the world. The energy is outrageous and the people of Boston inspired me to tackle my first Boston in 2014 as a sign of strength and solidarity against fear. ‘Boston Strong’ is real and the Marathon Monday crowd embodies a ‘better together’ mentality.”
“I am fortunate enough to have three children, twin daughters (8.5) and my son (3), and, apart from providing an incredible experience for children, Boston Children’s Museum embodies the values I work to instill in them. The principles of the Museum’s mission to engage and empower in ways that contribute to a collective wellbeing are both critical to personal success and on display Marathon Monday as we rally behind runners from all walks of life. Running Boston in support of BCM is a privilege and I’m proud to support a better tomorrow.”
Favorite Quote: “Today is the first day of the rest of your life”. Colin lost his father 8 years ago, 10 months after becoming a father himself, and running affords him the time to compartmentalize his goals amid daily chaos and to live each day like it counts.
Thank you, Colin for running with kid power!
Brendan Wilcox
Originally from Baldwinsville, NY, Brendan is a former member of the Boston University Men’s Lacrosse Team and discovered his passion for distance running while studying abroad in London. Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Business at BU, he is a CFO for a Boston startup that aims to expand financial literacy and well-being among Gen Z and underserved populations across the globe. Brendan finished 17th overall in the 2024 Lake Placid Marathon and is looking forward to fulfilling his dream of completing the Boston Marathon in under three hours.
“Raising money to help the museum keep admission affordable, maintain existing exhibits, and create new ones is an exciting opportunity. Museums like BCM are key to helping families create lasting memories and provide kids with an exciting experience that makes them enjoy learning. As a member of Gen Z who has seen our lives taken over by smart technology, it is reassuring to see places like BCM that provide kids with a place to have meaningful in-person experiences at a young age.”
Brendan’s Race Day Ritual: Wearing color-coordinated shoes, socks, and a single sweatband on his right arm. He also has his mom write his mile-by-mile pace targets on my left arm!
Thank you, Brendan, for running with kid power!
Marybeth Reardon
Marybeth is a high school educator who lives with her family in Cohasset, MA. She has not officially run a marathon but in college, she and her field hockey teammate unofficially ran the Boston Marathon as “bandits” (don’t tell anyone). The Boston Marathon is special to Marybeth because it’s the world’s oldest marathon and was inspired by Revolutionary War events. “Gathering at the same time of year to run a course that originally followed Revere’s route is a great way to commemorate our history and celebrate our patriotism.”
“I loved bringing my kids to Boston Children’s Museum when they were younger – we went so often we became members. Each time the kids would spend hours climbing, exploring, dancing, discovering, playing – really just having the best time being kids. Supporting the Museum is important to me because I believe all children should have access to this special place regardless of ability to pay.”
Favorite Running Quote: An excerpt from her friend Jennifer Pust’s essay about life, motherhood, and taking on the challenge of running: “I believe in living from streetlamp to streetlamp.” Jennifer passed away from metastatic breast cancer in 2017 and her memory will inspire Marybeth’s Boston Marathon run.
Thank you, Marybeth for running with kid power!
Diana Watkins
Diana is a veterinarian living in Cohasset, MA with her family. She has run six marathons including running the New York City Marathon twice. Diana’s running inspirations are her children and her running friends and her “sister who watches from heaven.” Just three weeks before Diana ran her first major marathon she lost her sister and “I know she runs beside me for every race, sending me signs.” She is excited to run the Boston Marathon – her “hometown marathon” — in hopes of someday completing all of the majors.
“I have three young boys and loved taking them to Boston Children’s Museum when they were smaller. It is so important to allow access to the arts for all socioeconomic levels.”
Diana’s favorite things to eat on Race Day: A salt bagel with cream cheese, Gatorade and coffee.
Thank you, Diana for running with kid power!
Jude Hansen
Currently living in Charlottesville, VA, Jude ran his first race in the Chicago Marathon and was inspired there by the guide runners for people with disabilities. Hoping to become more involved, he discovered the personal account of Peter Sagal (NPR) and how he guided a blind runner in the 2013 Boston Marathon, the year of the bombing. Since then, Jude’s goal has been to complete the Boston Marathon and to take up guide running.
“Boston Children’s Museum is a place that promotes a sense of curiosity and nurtures hands-on discovery. As a child who always appreciated the unconventional and creative approaches to learning, I wanted to run for the Boston Children’s Museum to encourage other young minds to explore the world and see things from a new perspective.”
Jude’s Marathon Experience: Jude has run a total of 17 marathons: Chicago x8, NYC x3, Berlin, Tokyo, Tunnel Vision (near Seattle), Light at the end of the Tunnel (near Seattle), Los Angeles and Richmond.
Thank you, Jude, for running with kid power!
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For more information on the Boston Children’s Museum Boston Marathon team, please contact run4BCM@bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
Thank you for helping our team run with kid power!