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Our mission at the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation is to inspire and empower youth across New England and beyond to increase physical activity, expand literacy, and build community and self-esteem though running, reading, and performing acts of

10/10/2026

Collect them all: Team Finish Strong, Chicago Marathon 2026 Series, Part 2

Tomorrow’s the big day! Swipe to meet more of the runners lining up in Chicago so more kids can move, read and give.

Good luck tomorrow, Team Finish Strong! Drop a cheer for the team below, and follow along in our Stories on race day.

#08 Annika Smith Annika

Manchester, MA | Rookie: first marathon
Why: Every kid deserves the chance to play, build confidence and believe in themselves.
Highlight: Surprising herself on every long run.
Race day: Feeding off the crowds.

#09 Cam Quimby Cameron Levi

Reading, MA | First Chicago
Why: Met Dave as a Boston charity runner and was inspired by his story.
Highlight: Smiles and high fives with fellow runners.
Race day: New city energy and “a tasty PR.”

#10 Sara sara🦋

Cherry Hill, NJ | Rookie: first marathon
Why: Every child deserves the chance to have fun, grow and reach their goals.
Highlight: Hitting mile 21 on her final long run, one week after stopping at 13.
Race day: Friends and family cheering her on.

#11 Mary High Mary High

Plymouth, MA, now Chicago | Rookie: first marathon
Why: A former college athlete and one of 11 kids, she knows sports build confidence and connection.
Highlight: Learning she can push past her limits.
Race day: Her first marathon in her first year living in Chicago, with her mom cheering.

#12 Sarah Solomon Sarah Solomon

Franklin, MA | First Chicago
Why: Dave’s speech at her Boston team’s pasta dinner inspired her.
Highlight: Her girls wishing her luck before long runs.
Race day: Seeing her family at the finish.

10/09/2026

Collect them all: Team Finish Strong, Chicago Marathon 2026 Series, Part 1

Swipe to meet the runners taking on Chicago this Sunday so more kids can move, read and give.

Drop your good-luck messages below. Part 2 drops tomorrow!

#01 Robert Barry Robert John

Danvers, MA | First Chicago
Why: “Movement is the best medicine,” and kids should learn that early.
Highlight: Meeting people with the same goal: to run far.
Race day: The atmosphere in every neighborhood.

#02 Brooke Hass

Trumbull, CT, now Quincy, MA | Rookie: first marathon
Why: Wanted her first marathon to support a local mission, and learned to keep showing up when it’s hard.
Highlight: A half marathon mid-plan with her fiancé.
Race day: Crossing that finish line.

#03 Kathryn Leann Harris Kathryn Leann Harris

Somerville, MA | Veteran: her 6th World Major race (4 Bostons + 1 Berlin)
Why: Healthy habits start with a strong foundation in childhood.
Highlight: Her 20-miler was her strongest yet.
Race day: Her run club, the Heartbreakers, at their cheer zone.

#04 Emily Streeter Emily Streeter

Boston, MA | First Chicago, 2nd marathon with Finish Strong
Why: Youth sports shaped who she is. “Everyone deserves to have that opportunity.”
Highlight: Quiet sunrise long runs around Boston.
Race day: Soaking in the crowd for 26.2.

#05 Brendan Carpenter Brendan Carpenter

North Reading, MA | First Chicago
Why: Dave has supported him in endeavors before, and he believes in the foundation’s mission.
Highlight: Looking back on his progress after a 22-mile final long run.
Race day: Exploring the city in a whole new way.

#06 Samantha Kelly Sam Kelly

Stoneham, now Lynnfield, MA | First Chicago
Why: “Finishing strong doesn’t mean the road was easy. It means continuing forward when it wasn’t.”
Highlight: Early runs with her two boys watching.
Race day: That final stretch, running for everyone who got her there.

#07 Sarah Winter Surs 🌹

Denver, CO | Rookie: first marathon
Why: “Reading and running have saved my life more than once.”
Highlight: 18 miles at sunrise.
Race day: Crossing the finish and meeting the Finish Strong team.

10/07/2026

Three down, one to go 👀

We have ONE bib left for the 2027 Tokyo Marathon on March 7, and the fundraising minimum just dropped to $6,000. Run a World Major and help kids move, read and give with every mile.

Help us check this one off ✔️ Apply here: https://consoles.realbuzz.com/charity/dave-mcgillivray-finish-strong-foundation/listing/2017/

10/06/2026

Fall grants are OPEN! 🎉

Does your school, library or nonprofit help kids move, read or give? We award grants of up to $5,000 to programs that help young people build confidence through:
🏃 Running, fitness and healthy habits
📖 Reading and literacy
💛 Kindness, inclusion and good citizenship

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools and public libraries

Deadline: Monday, November 2
Application: davemcgillivrayfoundation.org/grants

Tag a teacher, coach or librarian who should see this! 👇

09/25/2026

After a week of hoping the forecast would change, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel Saturday’s 5K & 10K due to the incoming Nor’easter.

The safety of our runners, volunteers, staff, public safety members, and community will always come first.

We are currently exploring potential reschedule dates later this fall and will share more information as soon as we have it.

A few important notes:
• Tonight’s Kids Races are still ON as scheduled inside the Medford High School gym.
• Bib pickup will also take place inside the gym tonight from 4–6 PM for anyone who would like to pick up their race bib and t-shirt.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support of Run Medford. We hope to see our kiddos at the start line tonight and the rest of you at a new start line soon.

09/10/2026

Why Run Medford?

For the miles. For the community. For something bigger.

Your starting line is waiting. Register today.

09/04/2026

Can you tell we’re excited for Run Medford?

Join us September 25 & 26 for a weekend of running, community, and giving back, all in support of the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation.

Friday is for our youngest runners, with kids races and activities to kick off the weekend.

Then on Saturday, it’s time to hit the streets for the Run Medford 5K and 8K.

Pick your race, grab your spot, and we’ll see you at the start.
Register today at RunMedford.com or the link in bio.

08/19/2026

What a weekend in Falmouth!

A huge thank you to our Team Finish Strong runners who took on the Falmouth Road Race, Inc. and to every donor who supported them along the way.

Every mile run and every dollar raised helps the Finish Strong Foundation inspire youth to move, read, give, and dream big.

We’re so grateful to have this community behind our mission. Congratulations to all of our runners, and thank you to everyone who helped make race day so special!

07/08/2026

Eat a lobster roll. Watch the sunset. Run Falmouth.

Sounds like the perfect summer to us.

Join Team Finish Strong at one of New England’s most iconic road races and turn your summer miles into meaningful impact.

Check one more thing off your bucket list. Link in bio to apply.

07/02/2026

The impact of a running prosthetic can’t be measured in miles alone.

It’s measured in confidence gained, barriers overcome, friendships formed, and dreams pursued.

Through , we’re helping create opportunities for children with limb loss to experience the freedom and joy that movement can provide.

Because every child deserves the chance to run.

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Boston, MA

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https://www.davemcgillivrayfoundation.org/

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